DeLorasaurus Rex - the Pre-Historic Era (photos)

[Rich W]

Prior to becoming D Rex, the DeLorean 4x4 was built in TX in the early 1990's.

DeLorean 4x4 sightings became more numerous by the mid-1990's, including
some pre-Internet photos being faxed around within the DeLorean community.

After I acquired the DeLorean 4x4 in late 2001 and created the D Rex in 2002,
I began getting more and more reports about "Hey, I saw that thing in Texas".
After DCS 2002, I received even more reports (and emails) from people who
saw the DeLorean 4x4, in and around Round Rock, TX, but no actual photos.

Until December 2002...I received an email from a DeLorean Owner/Enthusiast
who actually took some photos of the DeLorean 4x4 as is sat on an auction lot.
Sorry, I forgot the person's name, but if I can locate the name in one of my
email archives, I will give them full credit for the photos attached below:

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More Pre-Historic photos to follow.

Later,
Rich W.

[Rich W]

The first red-letter date in D Rex pre-history for me was the day I saw the ad.
Friday, December 21, 2001, just before a very long Christmas holiday weekend.

It was one very small, low resolution photo, in an ad listed only as a DeLorean.
A very unassuming ad which I am sure many people did not see, as the ad had
appeared just before the Christmas holiday, which then led into the New Years
holiday, and by then, the DeLorean 4x4 had already arrived in IL from TX.

Although I was "sold" on just that one, low resolution photo, I requested many
more via email before I made my "final offer" and completed the deal.

I have been sifting through my archives and uncovering many photos I have not
previously posted, so make sure to check back for more old photos to be posted.

dmc-4x4-ad-photo.jpg

Later,
Rich W.

[Rich W]

After initial contact was made on the ad on Friday, December 21, 2001
I requested some additional photos and received them later that day.

Attaching a few of the photos that show the poor condition of the 4x4
at the time of sale. The LF fender was the only un-damaged SS panel.

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Later,
Rich W.

[PlutonimicX]

Wow, it makes me apreciate it more now that I can see how sad it was. Great job, Rich!

[Rich W]

Yeah, it is one thing telling people how bad the vehicle was before the complete
refurbishing and transformation, which was all done in less than one month !!

I am thinking of putting together a presentation display board with photos of the
Before condition, along with some of the In-Progress refurbishing photos.

When you see the Before, the Progress and the Result, it is quite an impact.

Later,
Rich W.

[Rich W]

Second set of emailed photos arrived on December 23, 2001.
Attaching a few of the photos below.

Again, these photos show the pre-sale condition of the DeLorean 4x4
as it sat in Round Rock, TX. A couple more exterior views, one view
of the interior from the open driver's side door and one view of the
radiator (mounted at nearly a 45 degree angle) and power steering.

open-1.jpg

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drv-int3.jpg

rad-steer6.jpg

Later,
Rich W.