Well said Matt. I'm still waiting for someone to install a rear seat, and diesel engine. The law of diminishing returns...the classic or customized car. The cost to perform a total restoration Vs the cost to swap this and that part, and reengineer a car is a tough choice to make. Is either way the correct way? Who knows? Concepts Vs Limitations The current "Fast & the Furious" trend or fad, is to create a highly individualistic, distinctive car out of a mass marketed, high volume model from one of the global manufactures. These car owners strive for perfection. These "customizes" are fulfilling their needs, by creating their own personal view & belief of what car should or shouldn't be. There are many magazines, aftermarket parts companies, fashions, music, movies, books, an entire subculture built on customizing cars. (The DeLorean history buffs will recognize that history is again repeating itself, as this subculture was his inspiration during the 1950s and swinging 1960s) When a car is designed the possibilities & concepts are put on paper. Various sketches and ideas are conceptualized. However, when the car is actually engineered and final decisions are made, the limitations of the car, such as top speed, handling, acceleration, braking, etc., etc., come to fruition. Ideas have to wait, concepts put on hold, limits for a myriad of reasons are established. The difference between the possibilities & concepts of a new car, and the actual limitations that technology, money, time, can fulfill brings fourth competition. The competition from other manufactures to produce a car that is faster, better handling, has better safety features, etc., etc. Sure the engineers that designed the DeLorean wanted the DMC-12 to out pace a 911, out handle a Ferrari, have the competitive pedigree of a Mercedes Benz. You know the story, Viper Vs Corvette, 911 Vs NSX, etc., etc. DeLorean Vs the competition The final result of those engineering limitations and concepts is what the consumer is going to purchase and enjoy...or purchase and regret. There were many that praised the DMC for everything it was, and there were many who criticized the car for everything it should have been or criticized it for everything it could be. Perfection is and always has been elusive. However, disappointment & dissatisfaction can inspire someone to accomplish the unthinkable, the unreachable, or unobtainable. As the old adage "to build a better mouse trap." I guess this is what inspired JZD when he created the DMC. Many competing exotic car manufactures have built or are currently offering a better mouse trap, with the luxury, performance, styling, agility, pedigree, etc., etc. In 1981 to purchase a car that was faster, handled better, etc., than the DeLorean, you didn't have to look far. There were plenty of cars during the DeLoreans development period that were faster, better handling, "burned rubber at every stop light" sounded better, had better materials, etc., etc. Many buyers looked at a DeLorean, test drove it, decided if it was suitable for their needs and made a purchasing decision. If their performance, rear seat, or perception needs were not met, they looked at different models from different manufactures. If the buyer wanted a car with a rear seat, or a car with a diesel engine, they purchased a car with those attributes. Maserati, Ferrari, Porsche, etc., anticipated the demand of the market and offered a car less expensive than their flagship models, Bora/Merak, Ferrari 308s with Fiberglass bodies, and the less expensive Porsche 944. Rocket Science For the money that you would spend after all is said & done, customizing and personalizing, you will triple or quadruple the cost of a very nice DeLorean...and it is still a DeLorean. Yes,...the DeLorean is highly recognizable since it was in Back to the Future, however when someone drives "Magnum Pi's car" the same response is heard. There are plenty of faster cars, with more pedigree, class, better handling, in the $25-$30,000 range such as the NSX, 911, Esprit, Merak or Ferrari. Besides, those old cars from the 40s, 50s, & 60s that were kept original or restored to factory original condition are worth more today that when new. Spend your money wisely, as you can buy another marque that fulfills your needs. Best Wishes, Michael