Mike Loasby said it was because it was the 1st model, and a 2-seater. The 4-seater was to have been the DMC-24. This is the "official" reason at the time of the car's production (presumably because it was so hopelessly off the $12k target!). Martin #1458 sand131@xxxx wrote: > > According to Mr. Delorean it is true. Although some people have other > opinions I would tend to believe the man. > Ralph > VIN 1606