New pics of DMC FL and excellent pics of Proto-1

[Chris Burns]

http://chrisgrosserphotography.com/gallery.php?ID=5&subID=151#imagelist

[pezzonovante88]

http://chrisgrosserphotography.com/gallery.php?ID=5&subID=151#imagelist

The interior of Proto 1 looks very high-end '70s euro exotic. Pretty nice. Some of the other pieces in that showroom are pretty nice too.

[thirdmanj]

Those ARE great! Thanks for posting man!!

[Chris Burns]

No problem! I know I'm going to love seeing Proto-1 in person this summer at DCS!

[qwerk]

They should just offer a Proto-1-style interior. I'd do it.

[thirdmanj]

They should just offer a Proto-1-style interior. I'd do it.

:vomit_1: Proto-1 interior.

[qwerk]

:vomit_1: Proto-1 interior.

Not a fan, huh?

[Michael]

Great pics, I have always had a soft spot for the proto 1 car, and the interior. When the shot of the production interior directly followed proto1 interior I immediately thought the production looked better, but you have to judge these cars in the era in which they were conceived. That interior for mid 70's is just perfect, I like the contrast of the brown color against stainless, the way the seats blend into the floorpan, and I love the little carpeted shelf.

[thirdmanj]

...but you have to judge these cars in the era in which they were conceived. That interior for mid 70's is just perfect, I like the contrast of the brown color against stainless, the way the seats blend into the floorpan, and I love the little carpeted shelf.


You're right about that, it matches vomit perfectly. ;) nah, its not THAT bad.

[dvonk]

Great pics, I have always had a soft spot for the proto 1 car, and the interior. When the shot of the production interior directly followed proto1 interior I immediately thought the production looked better, but you have to judge these cars in the era in which they were conceived. That interior for mid 70's is just perfect, I like the contrast of the brown color against stainless, the way the seats blend into the floorpan, and I love the little carpeted shelf.

+1 on everything you said. :smile:

i too am looking forward to seeing this gem in person at DCS... as well as seeing a DeLorean for the first time in 12 years! :shock:

on another note, is the gear shift boot pulling up at the corner in this photo?

http://chrisgrosserphotography.com/gallery/3992.jpg

[Karin]

Those are really neat photos. Thanks for sharing them with us, including those that are still chasing the dream. :D

[sean]

They should just offer a Proto-1-style interior. I'd do it.

Honestly, so would I. I like the tan interior. Porsche and Audi have a really nice shade they use and I wouldn't mind having it in my D.

[nofear365]

The steering column of Proto 1 looks just like the one on my old 1980 Z28.

I wonder if DMC used a GM parts bin steering column for this.

[Domi]

Wonderful pictures :)
Thank you for sharing :thumbup2:

[SIMid]

The final production of the Delorean is perfect, would not change anything apart from the head unit.

I know many said that it does not match the exterior, but then, I think the current design is timeless in shape and form.

As for Proto-1, well, that has aged a fair bit! :lol: But this is genesis!! :)

[Chris Burns]

I prefer the production interior myself, but Proto-1 is still awesome! It's the grandfather of our Deloreans:devil: Completely different car than the production version. I like the knee bar and Craig deck with the equalizer! Would make a GREAT show car.

[The Aviator]

Awesome job! I love proto1 wish there was more engine bay/tranny pics or even frame pics we lach motor pics :( either way I always like seeing a bunch of the cars together

[dmcjohn]

Here are some more pics I took of Proto-1 when Tony allowed me to view the car at his house last year:

http://www.delorean.ie/dmcflorida/dmcfloridatrip09.jpg

http://www.delorean.ie/dmcflorida/dmcfloridatrip10.jpg

http://www.delorean.ie/dmcflorida/dmcfloridatrip11.jpg

http://www.delorean.ie/dmcflorida/dmcfloridatrip12.jpg

http://www.delorean.ie/dmcflorida/dmcfloridatrip13.jpg

http://www.delorean.ie/dmcflorida/dmcfloridatrip14.jpg

http://www.delorean.ie/dmcflorida/dmcfloridatrip15.jpg

http://www.delorean.ie/dmcflorida/dmcfloridatrip16.jpg

http://www.delorean.ie/dmcflorida/dmcfloridatrip17.jpg

Thanks again Tony! I really love that car - hope to own it someday!

[SIMid]

Great pics! Are all the windows glass or perspex?

[PlutonimicX]

I believe they are all plexiglass except the windshield.

[Victor]

Wonderfull pictures! Thank you. It has always been a futur project of mine to redo all the interior when my interior will be in a irreversible state of deterioration. It's not for tomorrow(must be very expensive!) But I like very much the baseball glove color of proto-1.

I did in the past stained the complete interior of my Dodge Stealth ES. I stained it Tan color from PPG product. I had great comments from people knowing that model. But I would never stained the D. I would do a re-upholster instead.

[SIMid]

I believe they are all plexiglass except the windshield.

Thats what I thought it looked kinda "plastic". Are there decent shots on the internet comparing the proto with the final incarnation? Side by side, different angles?

[Rhsxo]

Was this the car used in all of the promo material (that shows the prototype) or was a different prototype used?

[Michael]

Was this the car used in all of the promo material (that shows the prototype) or was a different prototype used?

No, along with the prototypes, production and pre-production cars were used as well. One that comes to mind is a very small tri fold I have that uses the production body and interior, but retains the sliding windows, and looks like different wheels as well.
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