I sold 2867 months ago and have been searching for another D. I haven't found 'the one' yet. By chance I was working on a project for a man and spotted this Delorean through the woods. I saw the owner taking his dog for a walk and approached him. Sure enough, it's for sale. I had limited time to assess the car, but did snap some photos and get a really good feel for what is good and what is bad. I'm going to return this weekend for some time with the car.
The good:
-Except for the one blistered area on the front frame extension, the fame looks like it's in very good shape. The epoxy in all other areas looks to have survived well.
-16,000 miles, original owner.
-The body is in miraculously good shape, and the panel gap around the doors is perfect(the first Delorean I've ever seen in person to have perfectly aligned doors and body panels).
-It's all there.
The bad:
-It hasn't been driven since the early 1990's and doesn't run. Will likely need complete mechanical restoration. Brakes, cooling system, fuel system, power steering .
-The windshield is cracked, the dash and binnacle are shot. A pillar trim needs replaced.
-Fascias are shot.
-Tires and all rubber components, gaskets, are shot.
So... what does the community think this car is worth? I'm very tempted to make a play for it and save it, but I want to buy the car for the right price. I have an idea. I'm sure the owner has an idea. What's your idea?