Approximately 6,000 are thought to exist today, and this car is a great example of these historic deloreans best known as the back to the future car. Delorean, engineered in part by lotus, and styled by giorgio guigiaro, the delorean dmc12 debuted in 1981. The delorean motor company, named after its founder, gm automotive executive john z. During its short life, the company introduced only a single model, the iconic dmc12 gullwing coupe, into production at its manufacturing facility in dunmurry, northern ireland. The delorean motor company of humble, texas, and epic electric vehicles unveiled the dmcev, an electric powered delorean prototype. John delorean interview delorean motor company wheels. Has the original blue california plate that was first issued with the car. Search from 9 used delorean dmc12 cars for sale, including a 1981 delorean dmc12, a 1982 delorean dmc12, and a 1983 delorean dmc12 ranging in. An ottawa delorean owners meet up provides a look at the fascinating story of the delorean, the car made famous by the back to the future movie. A special delorean polish is available, although at. Although its a great story, it, unfortunately, doesnt have a happy ending. This car was brought to us from the original owner. This is a very clean and dependable 1981 delorean, with only 44,280 miles on her. If youre a diehard back to the future fan with money to burn, weve got some great news.
Auto news newspaper subscriptions about the free press free press jobs page bookstore email this story printerfriendly format john z. Dec 20, 2017 tony bastable speaks to american engineer and executive john delorean. The life of an accumulator will depend on the formulation of the gasoline used and the presence of stale fuel for long periods of time. This is the most desirable of deloreans being an oct 81 car. Get your vehicle running with durable 1981 delorean dmc 12 v6 2. Approximately 25,500 miles mileage might increase slightly. Theres very little told about deloreans childhood and adolescence. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Part ii back to the future delorean interior package.
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Jan 11, 2011 today i received a text message from a friend with a great picture attached. Only vehicles that meet the high program standards of kelley blue book and pass inspection, as signed off by an ase certified technician, are eligible for the kelley blue book certified preowned cpo vehicle program all vehicles must be six 6 model years or newer with less than 75,000 miles. The delorean of hard driving is devious, amoral, and a ruthless man. Ernie cline is just begging for a speeding ticket in his soupedup delorean, a slick 80s ride thats loaded with scifiinspired gadgets. This is a 3rd owner car with only 19,5 miles on the odometer. John zachary delorean january 6, 1925 march 19, 2005 was an american engineer, inventor, and executive in the u. I replug back in the blue plug and it will not continue to run or restart. My car has sat for about three or four months and now it will not start. The public eagerly awaited the vehicles 1981 launch, as the car had a rear mounted engine setup, gullwing doors, an angular form, and a novel stainless steel. Stephen wynne, ceo of the delorean motor company, announced the plans this week in an interview with the houston nbc affiliate, near the companys humble, texas. Delorean by john delorean meet your next favorite book. Its body is molded from brushed stainless steel, a lowcarbon variety that does not turn dark with age.
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Tony bastable speaks to american engineer and executive john delorean. This car was with its original owner until just four years ago. John delorean interview delorean motor company wheels 1981. Car needs total restoration but is an excellent candidate. Painted red by delivering dealer less than 2k original miles original documentation fully res. Haddad presents a lucid picture of delorean s convoluted financial dealings and complicated political relationships with the governments of england and northern ireland. This week, we celebrated the actual date of the future world depicted in the 1989 film back to the future part ii october 21, 2015 which put marty mcfly on yet another collision course with his malleable destiny and further lifted the delorean sportscar time machine into iconic status. If you own an example and want to sell it, the alex manos team is a good place to start. The dmc delorean often referred to simply as the delorean is a sports car manufactured by john delorean s delorean motor company dmc for the american market from 1981 to 1983.
Get a look inside his awesome ride and find out how you. Hard driving is an unflattering picture of delorean written by his former public relations director. The carpet was removed because it smelled terrible. On original delorean boschstyle fuel pumps, there is a check valve at the top of the pump that holds pressure on the system after the pump is turned off. The man behind the now infamous if not iconic delorean car. Back to the future delorean for sale delorean back to the. The delorean dmc12 was introduced in 1976, but the car only entered production in 1981.
Only vehicles that meet the high program standards of kelley blue book and pass inspection, as signed off by an ase certified technician, are eligible for the kelley blue book certified preowned cpo vehicle program. The new dmc 12 will run new for about 80 to 100 thousand dollars, next. Have you always wanted a delorean dmc12 but are leery of. Oct 17, 2016 the delorean motor company is known for performing high quality restorations on original dmc12s, so the continuation series cars should be top notch. Only about 9000 delorean dmc12 were ever made by the delorean motor company.
The life of an accumulator can be from 10 to 20 years under normal circumstances, but as short as a few years if the car is parked for a long period of time. All vehicles must be six 6 model years or newer with less than 75,000 miles. Originally red, it was repainted an incredible metallic blue a few years ago. Owned by danny botkin service manger of delorean motor co of ca. Its founder, john delorean, had numerous run ins with the law.
They must also have a clean, title as verified by a carfax vehicle history report. Nomileage delorean dmc12 should have bright future. I bought it to do it and started but we have taken on other paying projects so mine will not get any attention. For sale 1981 delorean dmc12 rare 1 of 7 dupont painted. Except there is some competition this time around since larry page, airbus, and uber are all racing to develop a fully functioning flying car. If i plug in the grey plug it will start right a way and run very rough but it will run. The film chronicles john delorean throughout the launch of his delorean sports car in 1981. Delorean dmc12 for sale test drive at home kelley blue book. About the 80s dream car that died due to drugs and. Due to the use of the rubber diaphragm, the fuel accumulator is subject to deterioration over time. Thoughts i am 100 miles away from the nearest delorean service center and that is a log push at my age. Delorean motor company the best source for your delorean. Oct 21, 2011 a motorcade of delorean dmc12 led the procession. Search from 9 delorean dmc12 cars for sale, including a used 1981 delorean dmc12 and a used 1983 delorean dmc12 ranging in.
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The book focuses a lot on deloreans infamous trial, to the point it nearly takes of the volume. Cars for sale search kelley blue book s car classifieds for new and used cars for sale. Driving a delorean is a oneman parade houston chronicle. I tried the rpm relay jump and the pump ran fine but that was not the problem. Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on delorean dmc12 listings in hollywood, fl.
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Delorean was born in 1925 on detroits east side, the son of two immigrants a romanian father and an. The pick of the day is an example of the sports coupe that again has a central role in a hollywood film. The delorean, built near belfast with the british governments backing, doesnt come in blue, yellow, red or even black. Approximately 9,000 units were made during the production run, but a much smaller number is now still available on the market. Used 1981 delorean dmc12 for sale test drive at home. I have read everything that i can find about this subject in the search section. Delorean, to the international phenomenon of loyal owners and devoted fans whove kept the dream alive for. Jun 07, 2018 its founder, john delorean, had numerous run ins with the law. The dmc delorean often referred to simply as the delorean is a sports car manufactured by john deloreans delorean motor company dmc for the american market from 1981 to 1983. Delorean cars for sale test drive at home kelley blue book.
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Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on used 1981 delorean dmc12 listings. Living the dream 2014, chronicles the history of the iconic delorean automobile from the rise and fall of legendary automaker john z. Oct 23, 2015 the 1981 delorean has been transformed into a replica of the back to the future timemachine. A special delorean polish is available, although at harrigans, windex is used to keep the car clean. Used 1983 delorean dmc12 for sale kelley blue book. The delorean is going back into production for the first time in more than 30 years. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1981 delorean dmc12 and assess the current state of the classic car market.
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