[DML] RIGHT HAND DRIVE

[Lance Haslewood <lanceh@xxxx>]

In response to a question from an Australian on right-hand drive 
conversions and factory right hand drive DeLoreans in the 'Letters To The 
Editor' section of the latest edition of DeLorean Word (Fall 1999), the 
editor David Knudson, responded by stating that DMC did not produce any 
right-hand drive vehicles. I find this statement to be somewhat 
contradictory to general opinion, and confusing, because as far as I am 
aware, DMC manufactured 12 right-hand drive models; two with auto 
transmission and 10 with manual. Furthermore, I own a right hand drive 
DeLorean, which the paperwork tells me, is original. The vehicle is also 
Eurofit configured. I have thoroughly checked my car for any tell-tale 
hints that it may be a converted model, but there are none. A well-done 
conversion perhaps?

Mr Knudson goes on to say that he had seen several DeLoreans that had been 
converted, and were extremely well done, but most had been rather poor 
jobs. I'm somewhat confused by this statement. Agreed that there are 
probably a few sharks out there who have the attitude that 'near enough is 
good enough' when carrying out vehicle conversions, however, I have seen 
some converted DeLoreans in Australia which were all very professionally 
done. One such DeLorean is owned by an American now living in Sydney who 
recently had is 'D' converted here in Sydney.

Whilst not claiming to be a DeLorean guru, if the Australian to whom Mr 
Knudson refers would care to contact me, I would be most happy to discuss 
any aspects of the DeLorean which may be of interest to him. I would also 
welcome any comments from the field regarding factory right-hand drive 
DeLoreans.

Thank you,

Lance Haslewood
Sydney, Australia