Re: [doc] Looking for a project Delorean

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Spent all lunchtime readin the diary at www.projectvixen.com - brilliant read, and hilarious in places (Mt St Delorean thanks
to the AC... go read it!)

That should set any mind at rest that restoration adds value.

Martin

danielpwillis@xxxx wrote:

> Hear hear Martin.
>
> To put a point on this case (and not to start an arguement ;) ) my
> car has taken 18 months so far to repair and has another 6 months
> ahead. PLUS I'm now out of work (redundancy) so I think there is
> always room for a DeLorean. I actually agree with a lot of what you
> say Chris, especially the strain a restoration can put on "people" as
> well as finance. I think though, if people have gotten as far as to
> ask for your advice then they already have will do go forward.
>
> As for DeLorean's future value... well, waste of time speculating!
> I'll never get back what I've put in, neither will anyone else. But
> who really cares? :)
>
> Just my 2 cents.
>
> Dan
> Vin#5641 - Maddie - Oct'81 - www.projectmadness.com - 'STALLED'
>
> --- In doc-uk@xxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> wrote:
> > Chris, I am moved here to ask what you'd do with all those
> DeLoreans which are "beyond economic repair" as you seem to be
> > suggesting?
> >
> > As you know I'm on the verge of buying a project car. However I've
> found one with low mileage that has sat for four years,
> > where the body's in prostine condition, but the interior's tatty
> (mainly sun damage) and all the non-stainless trim is in need
> > of a lick of paint and/or _minor_ repair.
> >
> > I own two cars already, my Xantia and my BX. My BX was my first car
> and as a student at the time, I really HAD to learn how to
> > work on it myself, and establish channels for sourcing parts at non-
> dealership prices. It's truly amazing what you can find if
> > you look hard wnough. Last June I had an accident in it which would
> have clearly written it off had I reported it to the
> > insurance company. Instead, it sat on my mum's driveway for 9
> months while I got the readies together, bought a knackered BX
> > for parts and nursed it back to health. It's now going strong for a
> freind who's at university. 176,000 miles and rising...
> >
> > My point: Especially here in the UK, we put different values on
> things DeLorean. Our friends in the US often seem to need to
> > replace repairable parts - eg the auto governor computer, interior
> trim, even body panels. Mechanical items such as brake
> > calipers can be bought new over the counter here as long as you
> have a decent parts cross-reference. James Grant seems to be a
> > man after my own heart, sourcing places to repair interior trim,
> the original manufacturer for his windscreen, and the brake
> > caliper mantioned above - £16 wasn't it James? Engine and
> transmission parts are STILL available from Renault. I expect to
> > find out just how much as soon as my mechanic gets hold of my car -
> he's ex-Renault.
> >
> > At Eurofest, a bunch of us "young-uns" put an informal plan
> together to take a road trip round europe when we've all got our
> > D's on the road. Chris Hawes was clearly worried about putting so
> many miles on what is likely to be a gem in the club's list
> > (he wants as near to a new car as he can get). My car has fewer
> than 2500 miles on it, but having nursed it back to health
> > myself, I'm going to relish every last mile I put on that car,
> because it's my hands that have made it possible.
> >
> > ...and the preliminary estimates suggest my "project car" will be a
> good investment, but only time will tell. Plus buying this
> > one and spending on it over time will enable me to buy it sooner,
> and enjoy it sooner. Even if it ends up costing more than a
> > "newer" one would, it'll still be MY DeLorean, that I'VE rescued.
> There's no greater reward IMO.
> >
> > And one day, when it's up to scratch, I may well sell it and find
> another project car to restore. That's being a true
> > enthusiast I'd say.
> >
> > Martin
> >
> > Chris Parnham wrote:
> >
> > > Dan,
> > > There are a few people, like you and Chris N , who have been able
> to commit
> > > time (2 years?), money, and some help from others, and still keep
> the dream
> > > alive. BUT I have many conversations with people with VERY
> limited budgets
> > > and time, and family's etc. , for whom, a tatty "cheap" DeLorean
> project
> > > would be a disaster.
> > >
> > > I have restored 6 cars over the years, it put a lot of strain on
> family and
> > > finances...its all right for you flushed young lads!
> > >
> > > I want people to feel good about owning a DeLorean, not wish to
> hell they
> > > have never seen one!
> > >
> > > Yes, the ideal purchase for any new member, is one that "some one
> else" has
> > > put all the money and time into.
> > >
> > > Sorry just my "shop keepers" view.
> > >
> > > Chris (Arkwright) Parnham
>
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