Located in Crystal Lake Illinois, will consider or assist with delivery. Restorer/Seller - Dave Swingle - Moderator/Webmaster www.dmcnews.com and the DeLorean Mailing List.
Lift available in my shop, local inspection prior to purchase is encouraged. Airline tickets are Cheap, good cars are expensive.
Asking Price $SOLD
Contact via Email - swingle(at)dmcnews.com or Phone ..........evenings. I can provide hi-res versions of the photos below, or any other details you'd like to see.
-updated 10/19/2005 electrical upgrades done
Exceptional opportunity to own a freshly refurbished DeLorean that had been stored for almost 20 years. This car needs absolutely nothing, just get in and drive. See photos at below.
1981 Black Interior, Gas Flap Hood, Automatic, VIN 02466. 25000 miles.
In the past year I've done a complete mechanical restoration and upgrade on the car, making it into a highly reliable daily driver, only a few details from a show competitor. Receipts for $5000+ in parts available.
Overall the condition of the car is immaculate. The frame required no restoration, only a good cleaning and some POR-15 touch-up. All systems have been thoroughly inspected and repaired or upgraded as necessary. Everything works. Seats are in good shape, no tears although there is a small spot where the dye has worn and they are a bit "hard" being original 24-year-old leather. Air-conditioner is freshly professionally serviced with R12 and blows ice cold. Originally an inland North Carolina car, has never been exposed to road salt and has probably not been wet since 1985.
Features:
New DeLorean Motor Company-Houston/Eibach Suspension including springs and high performance dampers
New 3-core all-brass radiator
Silicone vacuum hoses and in-engine cooling system hoses
"Toby" Trailing Arm Bolts
Stainless trailing arm shield retainers
110 A Delco Alternator
Freshly Powder Coated Wheels (by Ken Koncelik and Cincinnati Powder Coating)
Yokohama AVS Tires (about 1/3 worn, several years old)
Original functional Craig Radio, appears 100% original, Windshield Antenna
Gas Flap Hood
Upper Light Grey Pinstriping
Restoration/Maintenance Items (all of the following items have been replaced as part of this restoration):
Fuel System:
Completely flushed, cleaned, and tested
Injectors cleaned and tested
New:
Tank boot and cover
All Hoses
Pickup Screen
Accumulator
Filter
Cooling System:
3-core all brass radiator
New (not a rebuild) Water Pump
All junction hoses
Fresh Prestone Coolant
Otterstat and seal
100% Stainless Hose Clamps
Air Conditioning professionally vacuum tested and refilled with R12
Pressure Cap
Brakes
System flushed
Remanufactured Front Calipers and Pads
Rebuilt Rear Calipers with Stainless Steel Pistons
Stainless Braided wheel hoses
Refinished (honed, not cut) Rotors
Suspension:
DMC Houston/Eibach Springs and Dampers
"Toby" Trailing Arm Bolts
Pearce Design Stainless Trailing Arm Shield Retainers
All suspension components sandblasted and powdercoated or POR15-coated depending on application
All four wheel bearings replaced
Steering Column Delrin Bushing
Tie Rod Ends
Steering Rack cleaned, flushed, and boots replaced
Engine:
Stripped to long block and detailed
All rubber parts replaced
Front and Rear Main Seals, Pan gasket
Exhaust Manifold Gasket and stud kit installed
Exhaust Manifolds sandblasted and refinished
Silicone hoses on "back of waterpump"
Silicone vacuum hoses
Delco 110A Alternator
"Valley of Death" cleaned and painted with POR15
Transmission:
Serviced and externally Cleaned and degreased
Axle Seals replaced and sleeved
Cooling line hoses and heat exchanger replaced
Torque Converter Seal
Inner CV Boots
Line Pressure tested and adjusted to factory spec
Electrical:
Relays upgraded, fan fail eliminated
Custom engine harness wiring eliminates wires on top of engine
All systems tested and functional
OEM Fuel Sender and Lock Module/Solenoids
Body:
Roof structure stripped, painted with POR15, and re-caulked.
New Hood/Trunk/Door struts (pistons)
Interior:
Headliners Recovered
New upper and lower door seals
Seat Tracks refurbished
Includes OEM Wool Floor Mats with DMC logo in dye
Wheels:
Freshly refurbished and Powdercoated
General:
All Fluids renewed -
Engine Oil - Castrol 20W50 (Perflux Filter)
Coolant - Prestone Green
Brake Fluid - Castrol GT-LMA
Transmission Fluid - Castrol ATF
Differential Gear Oil Valvoline Synthetic
Steering Rack Oil Valvoline Synthetic
Buyer Options:
Following Options may be added at buyer's direction and expense:
Stainless Header Bottle (at parts cost, or you supply)
Repaint Front And Rear Facias (Bumper Covers) to Correct Color ($900)
--The facias are in very nice shape, perfectly straight, but have been painted a lighter silver color that appears to match the stainless. I elected not to repaint them because I do not do body work, and the labor rates in my area are non competitive with much of the US. Get it done locally and you can definitely beat this price.
Note the DMC Quality logo still in the driver side window - these normally get destroyed by the sun if the car sits outside much
Trunk
Interior
Original DMC Wool floor mats - the logo is not embroidered but is dyed in the wool.
The speedometer was working when I got the car and is believed (but not warranted) accurate.
Front Suspension - swaybar and hardware powder coated. Control arms blasted and painted with POR15
Rear Suspension - a good look at the DeLorean Motor Company Shock/Eibach Spring setup.
Engine
Engine Details: Note Silicone Hoses and POR15 in the "Valley" new cap and rotor.
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