DeLorean Project Car

[StainlessBullet]

Alright let me start off by saying this is a full-on involved restoration project car. This car has been sitting for 20+ years. I've only drove it in a parking lot and I've never been beyond 1st gear or reverse with it. It needs a lot of work to say the least.

I bought the car in 2010. It spent a lot of time before that being driven in the salty northern roads. The salt destroyed the frame and made the car unsafe to drive, hence why it has sat for so long. When I bought the car it would start right up and sounded healthy. The motor did idle high (around 1500rpm) due to a sticky fuel distributor. I have not started the car since 2010.

I found a donor automatic frame that I converted over to manual. Refurbished that frame and it's ready to go under the car and replace the rusty one. The car is still sitting on the rusty frame at the moment.

The car is #5788, an Oct. 1981 build with 48,000 miles, 5-speed manual, and grey interior.

I'm not in a position where I have to sell the car. The only reason I'm putting it up for sale is due to the fact I've had the car for 7 years now and I have barely touched it. That being said I don't mind holding on to it longer and eventually restoring it. If someone wants it more than me though :biggrin:, you're welcome to buy it and the refurbished frame. I'm asking $15,000.
If you're interested and want more info send me a private message. The car is located in Jackson, TN (about 80 miles east of Memphis). The car does have a clean/clear TN title in my name.

These are some older photos and videos. The car is shoved in a shed and hard to get pics at the moment. It still looks the same.

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48465&d=1484836477

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48466&d=1484836484

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48467&d=1484836492

Video from 2010 when the car was running...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuTKwRAKgVM

Frame currently under the car...

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48476&d=1484836577

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48475&d=1484836567

The refurbished donor frame...

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48462&d=1484836449

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48464&d=1484836470

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48463&d=1484836462

All stainless is in good shape except for this small dent in the drivers door...

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48472&d=1484836539

The following are some of my pre-purchase pictures and before I cleaned the car up...

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48471&d=1484836528

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48470&d=1484836519

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48473&d=1484836548

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48474&d=1484836556

One wheel is messed up but I do have a replacement wheel that I'll include with the sell...

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48469&d=1484836510

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=48468&d=1484836501

Thanks for looking!

[StainlessBullet]

One more video...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9joSkquYvQ

[StainlessBullet]

To answer a few PM's I've received.

At this time I'm not willing to sell the refurbished frame by itself. If someone buys the car without the frame, then I'd be willing to sell the frame by itself.

I am open to offers. I have more than what I'm asking tied up in the car so I won't be willing to come down much.

I have a diesel truck and trailer, so I can haul the car for a buyer anywhere in the US. PM for a shipping quote to your zip code

And last but not least, I am willing to sell outside the US. Buyer would have to arrange shipping though.

Thanks again for the interest!

[Rich W]

<snip>To answer a few PM's I've received.

At this time I'm not willing to sell the refurbished frame by itself. <snip>

Sorry for the drift off topic ...

FYI - If someone is interested in a fully refurbished frame, send me a PM.
If you want photos of the frame, make sure to include an email address.

My refurbished frame is a 5-speed and is "Ready to go" back under a car.
(not actively selling it, but if there is a serious buyer out there, it's for sale)

Please make all inquires via PM.

[thegodfather]

PM sent

[StainlessBullet]

Open to offers

[StainlessBullet]

Alright, I'm hoping to sell my cars by the end of this month. I'll take $12,500 for the car and the refurbished frame.

[Mary]

Would you take ten g's for all of it since we have to come so far just to look? Call me at 406-445-2248 asap. Thank you for your reply. Can it be moved as rust never sleeps? Mary

[StainlessBullet]

I will sell the car for $12,500 with the refurbished frame. I'll take $10,000 for the car without the extra frame. This is the lowest I'm willing to go.

[StainlessBullet]

I sold my trailer so I can no longer help with hauling the car for a buyer. Sorry guys :tongue2:

Car is still available though!

[Stephen1969]

I sold my trailer so I can no longer help with hauling the car for a buyer. Sorry guys :tongue2:

Car is still available though!

Wish it was in uk I would bite your arm off to get this

[StainlessBullet]

Wish it was in uk I would bite your arm off to get this

I'll sell to an overseas buyer :biggrin:

[Mary]

I will sell the car for $12,500 with the refurbished frame. I'll take $10,000 for the car without the extra frame. This is the lowest I'm willing to go.

You know, after thinking about it your refurbished frame looks like you painted it, not knowing whats under it and after seeing the new frames at DPI, I am gonna just be patient and wait til my shop sells this year and get what I want, may consider a build fromDPI after just learning what they are all about. I really like their frame they built but want to know more about whats available in texas with James. Got lots to learn. Good luck with your sale. At this stage I am still working on my 73 charger and 70 Newport can't wait to get them done and move on to dmc. Mary

[rustycarr]

pm sent

[videobob]

PM sent.

[Oliver1212]

Pm sent

[StainlessBullet]

Sorry for the delay in replying to everyone's PM's. I've been extremely busy. I'll try to reply to all this weekend and answer everyone's questions etc. Thanks!

[steve.s]

Hi

I am looking for a project...was this car sold?

Thank you

Steve

[TX50]

Hi

I am looking for a project...was this car sold?

Thank you

Steve

Hi! seems there's nobody out there. I sent many pm without answers...

[Soundkillr]

Hi! seems there's nobody out there. I sent many pm without answers...

Agreed...