In a message dated 06-Mar-01 10:56:04 PM GMT Standard Time, knut.s.grimsrud@xxxx writes: > The survey data also casts doubt on the commonly reported figure > of 8583 vehicles produced (the stats estimate about 9200 cars > manufactured). I wonder where this original figure came from -- does > anyone have an original _DMC_ source for this commonly cited number? > I'm not interested in non-original sources for the number like > DeLorean World, or other publications that are merely re-reporting the > figure -- I want to know where the figure _originated_ from. The British goverment investigation into DeLorean Motor Cars Ltd. by the Committee of Public Accounts (1983-84) issued the following statistic; "...and sales of cars to 31 January 1982 were:- cars produced.....8,333 cars shipped to USA.....7,401..." Keeping in mind that production continued (albeit limited) thru 1982 then it seems reasonable that 9200 cars in total might be a more accurate figure. Come to Eurofest 2001 and ask the many former employees who will be attending - they'll probably know for sure! Robert Lamrock Belfast