Hi there and welcome....This is a good place to get info and such about buying one, spceically your first one.
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 2,208
My VIN: 4877
Club(s): (PNDC)
Hi there and welcome....This is a good place to get info and such about buying one, spceically your first one.
Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
The Ressurection of 4877......
Website
YouTube
My Patreon
Checking in!
Just bought my dream car the other day, right now it's on a truck from California to it's new home in Chicago:
I've wanted a DeLorean since I was two years old and now that dream has come true! It's #5364. '81, grey interior, 5-speed with just about 48,000 miles on the clock. Bought it from Palm Desert Auto in California.
Really looking forward to being a part of the community and investing some time (and money) into the car!
Last edited by ASquared150; 09-13-2017 at 03:36 PM.
Location: France
Posts: 2,457
My VIN: 16951
Club(s): (DCO) (DOA) (DCUK)
Welcome to the forum and congratulation on your purchase
Enjoy the car now
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 2,208
My VIN: 4877
Club(s): (PNDC)
Welcome and congrats on the purchase...hope you get to enjoy it alot
Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
The Ressurection of 4877......
Website
YouTube
My Patreon
Location: Atlanta OTP GA
Posts: 7,084
My VIN: 2743
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCH) (DCUK) (DOC-UK)
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
I don't always drive cars, but when I do, I prefer DeLoreans
http://www.will-to-live.org
No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
Location: Gorham, ME
Posts: 31
Hello!
My name is Pete and I am the excited new owner of 1596!
I've been hunting for a Delorean for the last 4 years and finally found one that was what I was looking for: All original with solid frame and body with mechanical or electrical issues. I've been working on Project cars for awhile now and wanted a Delorean as the next project.
The Delorean is a May 81 gas flap. It has Black/Gray interior, Manual 5 Speed, and 6835 original Miles.
It was originally sold to a fellow in Vermont who collected cars and antique aircraft and the car spent its life in his Hanger.
The original owner passed away and in 2001 was bought by a real estate developer in Maine who drove it for a summer before storing it.
The Second owner didn't do anything with it other then starting it once a year to let it run before returning it to his garage.
This past spring 2017 he noticed an oil leak while starting it and after his mechanic made a house call, was told he should probably get an expert on Deloreans to figure out whats wrong. He opted to just to sell it instead.
I live just 2 hours south in southern Maine and ended up buying it.
The car definitely needs some work mechanically and electronically get back into driving state, but I am looking forward to the challenge.
I love these cars and their history and looking forward to returning it to the road!
Pictures below, obligatory frame shot first
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The body of the car is in good shape, I was only able to find a single dent in the pass quarter.
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The car also came with binders of paper work, copy of the service manual, service bulletins, and original window sticker
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The car is now at my brothers shop where I have access to tools and a lift. I'll be digging into the known issues and building a list of immediate issues that will need addressing.
Last edited by mrpeterman; 10-20-2017 at 11:32 AM.
Location: Atlanta OTP GA
Posts: 7,084
My VIN: 2743
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCH) (DCUK) (DOC-UK)
What he said.
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
I don't always drive cars, but when I do, I prefer DeLoreans
http://www.will-to-live.org
No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
Location: France
Posts: 2,457
My VIN: 16951
Club(s): (DCO) (DOA) (DCUK)
Welcome to the forum and congratulation on your purchase
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 2,208
My VIN: 4877
Club(s): (PNDC)
Welcome Pete and congrats on the car..looks like a good'n
Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
The Ressurection of 4877......
Website
YouTube
My Patreon