Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel
If you’ve been looking for that ‘clean’ tire dressing that doesn’t make your DeLorean tires look like they’ve been dipped in a swimming pool, try “Opti-Bond Tire Gel.” “This stuff is friggin amazing. Balances out the rubber, hides discoloration imperfections, and makes them look like showroom-new tires – with a very low-gloss, eggshell-like finish.” – NorCal DeLorean Club Member [flickr_tags tags=”DD11267″]
Don’t trust a DeLorean seller who won’t share the VIN
When you’re looking to buy a DeLorean and doing online research, don’t trust a business (or individual) that hides the VIN in their listing. VIN theft is a real thing – for mass-produced cars. Not for DeLoreans. There are no bar codes or ODB II computers in a DeLorean. No one is going to clone a DeLorean VIN. Therefore, there is no reason to keep a DeLorean VIN private/secret – unless you’re trying to hide information about the car. Any half-intelligent car dealer knows this, especially ones who deal with rare or classic cars. So the short of it is, if a dealer doesn’t, or won’t list the VIN of a DeLorean they are selling on their website, BEWARE! There are a few “car club” dealers around the world who frequently sell DeLoreans. Most of the time those cars are in bad to extremely poor condition. And most of those dealers only share their stock number on the listing, most likely to keep potential buyers from discovering the history (and sometimes the truth) about that vehicle. Some of these “car clubs” have refused to post the VIN on their listings citing potential VIN theft as the reason. To reiterate, that argument doesn’t work for DeLoreans. The dealer is more than likely just looking for a sucker to buy the car (for an inflated price.) So WHY is it important for car dealers and private owners to post the VIN of the DeLoreans they sell online? Because the community that surrounds the DeLorean is vast, and there are many, many people who follow these cars, and who know when something doesn’t look right. We’ll take care of our brand. We don’t want bad actors pulling scams with our cars. When someone is looking to buy a DeLorean, they almost always look on the web. When a car comes up for sale, other DeLorean owners can be a big help in making sure a potential new owner doesn’t get taken advantage of in the sale. Plus, on the extremely rare occasion of DeLoreans being stolen in the past, it’s the whole car – not just the VIN. Luckily, eBay requires the VIN when listing cars. Again, for mass-produced cars the VIN cloning issue is real. As of 2015, cloning theft cost Americans around $12 million each year. But that’s for mass-market cars that are stolen and can be folded into the mix of hundreds-of-thousands of the exact same car. That just doesn’t happen in the DeLorean community. Even the new DeLorean Motor Company lists the VIN (only the last 5 numbers matter) on the cars they sell. There’s no excuse, rhyme, or reason for a DeLorean seller to hide the VIN. Note to DeLorean sellers: At the very least, include the last 5 digits of the VIN. Better is to include the full VIN. Best is to have a photo of the door VIN plate. Do this, and your sale will go well.
Ecto88
“Ecto 88” is the Ernest Cline‘s name for his hybrid-DeLorean. Ernie created his DeLorean using the DeLorean Time Machine, Buckaroo Banzai’s Rokit 88, The Ghostbuster’s Ecto-1, and Knight Rider’s K.I.T.T for inspiration. Articles: Ecto88: Ernie Cline’s ultimate Eighties geekmobile | Hemmings Daily [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/OHUYJFbGC3w?t=14″ width=”800″ autoplay=”yes” mute=”yes” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” playsinline=”yes”]
DeLorean Proto-1
The 1976 DeLorean Prototype #1, “Proto 1” was the first road-worthy DeLorean built, used to sell John DeLorean’s dream of an “ethical sports car.” The exterior and interior design was created by Giorgetto Giugiaro’s design team and Bill Collin’s engineering team. The exterior of Proto 1 looks similar to production DeLoreans, but a keen eye (or dedicated DeLorean owner,) can easily see the differences. Not only Giugiaro update his original styling between prototyping and production, but engineering challenges and costs brought significant changes to the production line version of the cars. There are many photos of JZD with Proto-1, as it was a great tool for getting investors for the company. It was also put on display all around the United States in the late 1970s, which gave reporters many opportunities for photos of this unique automobile. Some things Proto-1 has (or was advertised to have,) that production cars did not get are: In 2014 Cliff Schmucker sold Proto-1 to Tony Ierardi, after it had recently been restored, including stainless steel regraining by Chris Nicholson. Prior to its sale, it had been kept in a climate-controlled building for several years prior.
DeLorean Time Machine
The DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future (1985)…
Howard Weitzman
Howard Weitzman was a litigator who defended John DeLorean in the government entrapment scam. Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump & Aldisert USC School of Law John DeLorean’s attorney “Defending John DeLorean in the biggest case in the world 30 years ago.”
THE DE LOREAN. LIVE THE DREAM
Your eyes skim the sleek, sensuous stainless steel body, and all your senses tell you, “I’ve got to have it!” The counterbalanced gull-wing doors rise effortlessly, beckoning you inside. The soft leather seat in the cockpit fits you like it was made for your body. You turn the key. The light alloy V-6 comes to life instantly. The De Lorean. Surely one of the most awaited automobiles in automotive history. It all began with one man’s vision of the perfect personal luxury car. Built for long life, it employs the latest space-age materials. Of course, everyone stares as you drive by. Sure, they’re a little envious. That’s expected. After all, you’re the one Living The Dream. Start living it today at a dealer near you. A dealer commitment as unique as the car itself. There are 345 De Lorean dealers located throughout the United States. Each one is a stockholder in the De Lorean Motor Company. This commitment results in a unique relationship which will provide De Lorean owners with a superb standard of service. For the dealer nearest you, call toll free 800-447-4700, in Ill., 800-322-4400.
DeLorean Owner’s Handbook
The DeLorean Owner’s Handbook below is the 1982 version. Learn more about the other versions of the DeLorean Owners Manuals.
Hi-Resolution DeLorean Relay and Fuse diagram
A hi-res, full-page printable DeLorean relay and fuse diagram. (Click here for PDF version.)
Uber’s San Francisco DeLorean rides
In 2013 Uber hired DeLoreans to give free rides to a few lucky Uberites… here’s the reprinted page from Uber… DeLorean Time Machines in San Francisco September 6, 2013 | Posted by Tess Uber hasn’t introduced a time travel option yet, but you might see shades of 1985 when you open your app today. For this weekend only, Uber has partnered with GE to bring DeLoreans to the streets of San Francisco. GE’s Brilliant Machines campaign uses real-world examples to demonstrate how GE’s advanced hardware and analytical software can revolutionize the way cities are powered. In other words, the GE technology in your DeLorean might predict and meet an entire city’s power needs someday (but don’t worry — these cars won’t be hitting 88 miles per hour on Market Street). How to snag a free ride: Open the Uber app anytime from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday or 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Supply will be very limited, but if your timing is right, you’ll see the DeLorean option Maximum of 15 minutes per trip and one person per vehicle Brilliant Machines are transforming the way we work, and Uber is transforming the way we ride. History is gonna change!