[DML] Re: An actual Delorean Topic

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Having seen many "sleepers" and drivers I can tell you in general you
are usually better off getting something that is running no matter how
badly over something that has been sitting for an extended time. First
off you can actually see what works and what doesn't where on a
"sleeper" you usually can't even start the thing. If you can't start
it you can't tell if the brakes, clutch, transmission, electrical
system work so you have to figure it will need EVERYTHING. After you
finally do get it to run you find leaks, all the previous owner's
"repairs", all of the problems that caused it to be left for dead,
etc. A running car can at least be evaluated. When a car sits
(especially outside) it tends to rot faster, the brake and clutch
systems rot from the inside out, the frame disintegrates (especially
if it is stored on dirt with covers over it). The owner of the car
that sits thinks because it doesn't accumulate any mileage it is
actually MORE valuable when the opposite is generally the case. When
you finally do get the sleeper running it is like old age catches up
all at once and everything lets go quickly.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757





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