ceboyd

not me! I always smile when I see one....

Robin 993DX

Ugh... I didn't even know that was an American car? :P

p_carfan

Agreed!

993Dave

Actually, it wasn't, I suppose owing to the fact that it was manufactured in Ireland.



Edit: Actually, the cover of Motor Trend probably doesn't prove anything; all I've probably proven is that I remember that cover. For what it's worth, I have always thought DeLoreans were cool. Awkward and slow, maybe, but unmistakeable and perfectly reflective of my Jr. High doodles of what a supercar should look like.

rsrdan

i might own one if it came with the option Flux-capicator!!

bgiere

posted on the Delorean forum: "did your DeLorean come with a briefcase of coke in the trunk like mine?"

ed devinney

Nope. The last car I bought on a whim was a Triumph Stag, which was also an interestingly styled complete piece of sh*t. Spun a bearing 2 weeks later.

My life is too crowded right now to spend time on stuff that I don't *love*. If the idea of a Delorean makes you super happy, go buy it now :-). But otherwise stick with stuff that makes your life better rather than just hangs around.

adsc4s

Pong, the Delorean is a car to look at. You will never enjoy the driving experience. It is heavy, it is slow, blind spots everywhere. Small windows that don't work most of the time, funny sized tires, doors that don't stay open. However, it is a novelty. People look at you, wave at you and start conversations in parking lots.

The Puegot engine has proven to be reliable for us. My dad took delivery of a brand new Delorean in 1982 and has had it ever since. Says he will never sell it.

Maybe I'll drive it to our next rumble!

CP

Addison,

That would be a hoot. I bet you that at the end of the day, there will be more pics of your DeLorean than my RUF on the internet.

I'd love a test run in one. I never thought it'd be a driver's car like a 993, or even a Miata. but the novelty index is still as high as ever, even after 25 years.

CP

JimGinKC

If had the means and space, I would totally get one - what a riot to drive around in. It wouldn't need to be sporty, who would care?

that Motor Trend cover was hilarious!!! when was the last time you saw a Quantum hatchback, LeCar 5dr, 280ZX turbo, or Audi Coupe? Acutally a guy in KC has a white Audi coupe I see from time to time. haven't seen any GTV6 Alfas here though but I did see a really clean mid 80's Nissan Stanza on the highway the other day.

ceboyd

hey now.. I had an 88 16V Scirocco.. I loved that car.... It was my 1st sporty car!

Robin 993DX

I owned 3 of those cars on that pages..... :P

82 Celica Supra
84 Celica GTS coupe
82 Celica GTS hatch back
280ZX turbo *Forgot what year.....

pcar964

Actually, Delorean Motor Company was founded in Detroit by John Delorean, a GM exec and very American businessman. Built in Ireland yes, but finished in the US and many American manufactured parts.

993Dave

Hence the caveat at the bottom of my post. As I say, MT, in its finite wisdom, considered the car an import, but probably because of where it was manufactured. I probably have that issue buried in a box somewhere that would explain their thinking, but it's just going to have to remain a mystery for now.

ceboyd

technically, every car out there is built with parts from all over the world now