Re: [DML] DeLorean gets a Wankel Engine

[Jon Heese <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

According to the webpage (http://eliseusa.com/rotary.htm) the 
transmission is a 6-speed w/LSD from a 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2. 
Pretty specific if you ask me. :)

As far as how it was installed in the car, I seem to remember Jim saying 
that there was some modification to the frame (notching?  a piece cut 
out?) to make the transmission fit properly.  I believe he had the 
section that was cut reinforced in another way to make up for the 
weakness the modification introduced.  This was at least 3 years ago, 
and I'm working from memory here, but it was something like that.

I'll have to go back in my archives and see if I can find the messages 
and pictures to reference specifically.

I remember being particularly impressed with Jim's ingenuity and 
devotion to the project.  It was indeed a masterpiece that made us all 
jealous.

When I heard he was trying to sell it in 2004, his asking price was 
$25,000.  I remember hearing that he sold it on eBay for somewhere south 
of $20,000.  A steal by any measure.

Regards,
Jon Heese

Ryan Wright wrote:
> On 5/20/07, rodney rael <rodrael1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Does anyone know who owns this car now?   I understand it was sold for some
>>  $35 grand some 3 years ago...   I talked to the guy that originally built
>>  the car.  Jim I think his name is.
> 
> I looked at this car when it was for sale. Not in person - too far -
> but I gave it consideration. $35k was more than I was willing to pay.
> 
> My understanding is it did sell - for less than half the asking price.
> When I heard that, I kicked myself for not making a ridiculously low
> offer and snatching it up.
> 
> All I want to know is, how'd they get the Porsche 6 speed in, and
> specifically which transmission did they use? If I keep my DeLorean
> the engine has got to go and I'd like to ditch the tranny, too, but I
> don't want to cut the car up to do it.
> 
> -Ryan
> 
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