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DeLorean #

05898

August 11, 2017 9:58 am  –  
Wilkes-Barre,
Pennsylvania,
USA
Model Year:
1981
Build date:
OCT 81
Odometer:
40,000
Engine:
Custom
Transmission:
Manual
Engine / Transmission notes:

The motor and trans we're both swapped out. The car was an automatic. When the transmission failed and the engine continued to have issues both were replaced. With the 3.0 PRV and the stock 5 speed.

Finish:
Stainless Steel
Finish Condition:
Destroyed
Finish Notes:

The car's completion to the 3.0 upgrade was done at a vendor location. The vendor failed to replace the fuel line on the manifold and it failed after a short time. The failed line resulted in a fire which destroyed the car.

Interior:
Grey
Interior Condition:
Destroyed
Interior notes:
Console Clock:
Yes
Radio:
Exterior Graphics:
None
Hood:
Grooved
Gas Flap:
No
Hood emblem:
No
Antenna:
Left-Rear
Wheel Casting:
Thick fins
Wheel Color:
Silver
Car storage:
Outdoors
License Plate Number:
EDP 9835
License Plate State/Country:
USA / PA
Registration Stickers:
N/a
Overall Vehicle Status:
Destroyed
Source:
Owner
Source Notes:
Date Last Seen:
2001-06-20
General Notes / Description:
Owner gender:
Male
Owner age range:
30-39
Purchased from:
Purchase notes:
Owner succession:
Miles / km driven per year:
Owner occupation:
How often driven:
Commonly Used Fuel:
87 octane
Full VIN:
SCEDT26T0BD005898