ryan c
As a kids i saw all the BTF movies and have always wanted a Delorean. I have been looking for one good one at a great price for years. i found one for $13,000, seen pictures and everything .. the only thing that is bugging me is the year. the person you is selling it to me swares it's a 83. but all my studys says that they never made one after 81. I have not seen the car in person. and every body I've talked to also says that they only know of the 81 and that as far as they know that was the last year it was made.. but seening as it was not a big seller and that it was short lived cause of the owners drug thing.. not much is known to anybody i know about that car.. please let me know if I'm right or is something up with this car??
Answer
wiki says:
The De Lorean DMC-12 is a sports car that was manufactured by the De Lorean Motor Company for the American market in 1981 and 1982 in Northern Ireland. It is most commonly known simply as the De Lorean, as it was the only model ever produced by the company. The DMC-12 featured gull-wing doors with a fiberglass "underbody", to which non-structural brushed stainless steel panels were affixed. A De Lorean was featured as a home-made time machine in the Back to the Future trilogy.
The first prototype appeared in March 1976, and production officially began in 1981 (with the first DMC-12 rolling off the production line on January 21) at the DMC factory in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. During its production, several aspects of the car were changed, such as the hood (bonnet) style, wheels and interior. About nine thousand DMC-12s were made before production stopped in late 1982. Today, about 6,500 De Lorean Motor Cars are believed to still exist.[1]
A total of about 9,200 DMC-12s were produced between January 1981 and December 1982.[3] Almost a fifth of these were produced in October 1981. About 1,000 1982 models were produced between February and May 1982, and all of these cars had the VIN's changed after purchase by Consolidated International to make them appear as 1983 models. There are the 15XXX, 16XXX, and 17XXX VINs which were originally 10XXX, 11XXX and 12XXX VINs.
So if it was made in late 1982, it may well be considered a 1983 model
However, Prices for DMC-12s vary widely and are dependent upon supply and demand. As of early 2007, a De Lorean in good to excellent condition can be had for around $20,000 to $29,000. Mint-condition cars can fetch up to $50,000. There are an estimated 6,500 surviving DMC-12s today. Some of the larger parts carry a steep price tag, such as the fiberglass underbody. Most parts are reasonably priced and readily available.
So - the $13,000 price tag is what makes me raise an eyebrow. If the car is in good condition, it should fetch almost double that. So, I am the kind of guy who says "Why so cheap?"
wiki says:
The De Lorean DMC-12 is a sports car that was manufactured by the De Lorean Motor Company for the American market in 1981 and 1982 in Northern Ireland. It is most commonly known simply as the De Lorean, as it was the only model ever produced by the company. The DMC-12 featured gull-wing doors with a fiberglass "underbody", to which non-structural brushed stainless steel panels were affixed. A De Lorean was featured as a home-made time machine in the Back to the Future trilogy.
The first prototype appeared in March 1976, and production officially began in 1981 (with the first DMC-12 rolling off the production line on January 21) at the DMC factory in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. During its production, several aspects of the car were changed, such as the hood (bonnet) style, wheels and interior. About nine thousand DMC-12s were made before production stopped in late 1982. Today, about 6,500 De Lorean Motor Cars are believed to still exist.[1]
A total of about 9,200 DMC-12s were produced between January 1981 and December 1982.[3] Almost a fifth of these were produced in October 1981. About 1,000 1982 models were produced between February and May 1982, and all of these cars had the VIN's changed after purchase by Consolidated International to make them appear as 1983 models. There are the 15XXX, 16XXX, and 17XXX VINs which were originally 10XXX, 11XXX and 12XXX VINs.
So if it was made in late 1982, it may well be considered a 1983 model
However, Prices for DMC-12s vary widely and are dependent upon supply and demand. As of early 2007, a De Lorean in good to excellent condition can be had for around $20,000 to $29,000. Mint-condition cars can fetch up to $50,000. There are an estimated 6,500 surviving DMC-12s today. Some of the larger parts carry a steep price tag, such as the fiberglass underbody. Most parts are reasonably priced and readily available.
So - the $13,000 price tag is what makes me raise an eyebrow. If the car is in good condition, it should fetch almost double that. So, I am the kind of guy who says "Why so cheap?"
How do you get info about a car by running the vin #'s?
whatchathi
I've tryed running the vin #, but it only has 13 #'s instead of 17 like todays auto's,its a 79 trans am,can't find a web site to do this. Please help?.
Answer
There is a book called camaro by the numbers This will be able to provide the info. They make them for all classic GM's. It will tell you how to get the info from the vin tag and the trim tag on the firewall. I used this book for my 69 camaro, and I believe the book went up to 1981.
79 trans ams rock! I totally love it in Billy madison when he pulls up to school blasting billy squire. LOL
There is a book called camaro by the numbers This will be able to provide the info. They make them for all classic GM's. It will tell you how to get the info from the vin tag and the trim tag on the firewall. I used this book for my 69 camaro, and I believe the book went up to 1981.
79 trans ams rock! I totally love it in Billy madison when he pulls up to school blasting billy squire. LOL
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
No comments:
Post a Comment