You may have noticed in my last post about going to DMC-FL and taking frame measurements. Why? Because I was going to buy a Delorean that needed the engine cradle replaced, just the rear portion that essential holds the rear fascia. It was a 1981, grey interior, 5 speed, dark grey wheels(incorrect for the vin) and a sub 5k VIN car( it was a high 4000 VIN). My bank denied my loan, my friend couldn’t help me because he was, ironicly just let go from his job that day, and my other friends mom had a mental fit. Sure, I’m holding $1500 in my hands right now, and all I needed was $3500 for the complete car. Heck, the torsion bar is worth $1k and the hood alone could bring in close to $1500 with the right buyer.
This car was mint, forward of the engine compartment, frikn mint! only 20k on the odometer( the angle drive could have broken at some point though). No frame rust, no dings, no dents, no scratches. The interior was complete, just not all put together. The only stainless panel that would need replacing or work was the right rear quarter panel. It was destroyed in the accident and replaced with a panel off the “Fast and the Furious” Delorean that we all make fun of on DMCTalk.com.
So, there you have it, I almost lived the dream but the dream escaped me. It is not my time yet and the right car has not found me. It shall be said, When the time comes, I will know.
Chalk this up to my first one that got away from me, probably many more to come and go before I find one. I want to say my $280 that went to the Delorean Owners Association was a waste of money, but I do have an almost complete set of Delorean World magazines now that I can read over and learn torsion bar adjustments and oil changes and door adjustments before I even get my car.
“Live the Dream”
P.S. Now I have to drive the stupid Mercedes.
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