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    Senior Member Bruce Johnson's Avatar
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    '81 5-speed Turbo Black Interior For Sale

    A fellow Delorean enthusiast who happened to be an original owner and a neighbor of mine recently passed away. His wife, Colly, has asked me to list his car for sale. Norm purchased the car in late '81 from Beverly Hills Mercedes-Benz in Beverly Hills Ca. The car comes with a file of extensive service records which also includes smog certifications and lists of parts purchased through the years from various vendors. The parts that are pictured will be included. The radio was updated and Colly is looking for the original. She told me Norm never threw anything away!

    When I pulled the car out of the garage for inspection and photos, it was dusty and in need of a good wash. When I saw that this was distressing Norm's wife, I didn't press the issue. I did not see any dents or visible scratches in the stainless.

    A turbo kit was purchased and installed in 1986 at 41,355 miles, along with other needed service. I have access to all of the service records if you have any questions.

    I've included several photos. If there is something else you would like to see let me know. The asking price is $37,000.00 and Colly will consider reasonable offers. I can arrange pick-up for your carrier of choice. Car is located in California.
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    Senior Member Dangermouse's Avatar
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    A true DeLorean owner ad with the frame pictures first

    Bruce - I presume the car wasn't started or driven so you can't comment on that.

    How long has it been stored for?
    Dermot
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    Senior Member Bruce Johnson's Avatar
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    DM, the car has been sitting since February. The son would come up from Santa Cruz to visit and start the car every month. I pulled it out to take the pics. It started right up. Being a btk amputee though, it's tough to drive a strange stick. It can be driven and Colly can insure it for test drives.

    I have a video of it running. Don't know if I can post it here though?? Grrr didn't check the idle speed while it was running either. Hope this helps. If you know a way I can get this vid uploaded I would love to post it.

    Bruce

    btw no smoke at start-up
    Last edited by Bruce Johnson; 06-29-2017 at 07:13 PM.

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    You can post the video to YouTube and then add the link to the thread. Can make the video only viewable by clinking the link rather than being searchable.

    I'm curious how the turbo system passed smog here in CA. Nice looking car otherwise.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eight8toy View Post
    I'm curious how the turbo system passed smog here in CA. Nice looking car otherwise.
    I was thinking the same thing. More interestingly though is there is a lack of a column for Nitrous Oxides (NOx) on the provided smog report. If Santa Cruz country doesn't test for NOx, that would be a game changer for DeLorean owners in CA. The NOx test is the biggest point of contention I have with the whole smog check.
    Chris Miles

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    Senior Member Bruce Johnson's Avatar
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    Here's a representative sample of California smog tests when Norm lived in L.A. county with the turbo installed.
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