Thanks Mr. Robertson. I do intend to get the car in decent, safe condition before an engine swap. Now, to the rest of you... Um. I'm hoping this 'first car' discussion isn't about me. Yes I'm a teenager, but I'm not stupid. I have a first car (83 Ford Fairmont Futura) and I intend to practice driving on it first before ever touching a De Lorean (not hard to do, since I have 2 years before geting a D anyways). Okay, just my opinion from a teen's perspective. Adam Stadnick Waiting out for a VIN