[DML] Re:1982 DMC is concours?
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[DML] Re:1982 DMC is concours?



Regarding the recent discussions about concours, aftermarket mods (Tankzilla, braided steel clutch lines, etc) -

The Cooncours Judging Manual located here:

http://www.delorean.com/files/handbook.pdf

Pretty much spells it out. As far as "invisible" mods like the relay update kit, tankzilla, lockzilla, etc go, if the Judges can't see it immediately, you probably won't get deducted. If you TELL the Judges you have it, you'll probably get deducted. The braided steel clutch line can be seen from underneath the car depending on how it was installed, so it's an easy one to deduct for. The Judges do NOT look in the relay compartment, or the fuel pump access cover so if you have updated relays, or one of the Zilla products, as long as you keep quiet about it, you won't get deducted.

Generally speaking, common-sense safety/reliability updates are very minor deductions which can sometimes be offset by having the original part (in a concours-like condition) accompanying the car during judging (an example would be the coolant overflow bottles).

I welcome the previous Millennium concours Judges thoughts and experiences.

FYI, the next official DeLorean Concours are scheduled for EuroFest in Belfast in May and at our Open House, June 15-17, 2001.

James Espey
DeLorean Motor Company
Houston, Texas

281/568-9573
800/USA-DMC1
http://www.delorean.com

In the most recent concours held in Cleavland and going by the judging
manual created by James Espey and Steve Wynn of DMC Houston the car
would have points deducted for every change or modifacation from "BONE
STOCK" (including the smaller circuit breakers for the cooling fans
and blower and old door lock module). In some other concours events
held by other marques if you have the correct parts on the ground by
the car or can produce documentation that the car was sold by the
dealer that way they will accept it.Some car clubs like AACA allow any
safety related changes like turn signals, seat belts, safety glass
etc. As long as the owner has the origional parts and didn't cut the
car up you can return it to stock condition. A perfect concours car
would IMHO require all zillas which is a considerable investment plus
new tires, header bottle, radiater, battery switch, etc to be a good
and reliable daily driver and not just a show car.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757 2nd place Cleavland Millenium 2000 concours






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