RE: [doc] Value of VIN 16118, ebay 928 mile? car NEED ADVICE

[Phil Peters <PhilPeters@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I seem to remember a story that KAPAC coated the chassis on some of the last cars with a black protective coating (probably little more than a standard waxoyling in all honesty). Maybe the "black stuff" on the chassis is original?

Phil

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On Fri, 3 Jun 2005 16:49:22 +0100 , "Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>I think it sounds a bit expensive Michael. I think you are be dazzled by
>the mileage. I would be a bit concerned about the state of the chassis.
>How much can you see of it with all the black stuff on it?  It will also
>want a lot of re-commissioning work.
> 
>  I don't like to be a wet blanket, but I wouldn't buy it. Really good
>cars have been bought from the USA for half of that money. 
> 
>Just my opinion. 
> 
> 
> 
>Best regards
>Chris Parnham
>DOC 2
>RHD  vin 5638
>BTTF vin 20049 
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>Hello Gentleman:
>
>Here in Pittsburgh to purchase VIN 16118.
>
>Had to deal with three sales people so far, and I am pretty close to a  
>purchase price. 
>
>The car is a low mile 1983, with 928 miles on the odometer. There are a
>few  
>questions I have;
>
>1) The undercarriage is undercoated with tar. Some DeLoreans were
>prepared  
>at the docks in Belfast and the QAC's to hide the rust from the sea air.
>Is 
>this  a problem especially with the sensitivity of the DMC chassis?
>
>2) the center arm rest area/window switch area has been modified to
>include  
>a toggle switch & warning light, I suspect for the cooling fans. This
>part  is 
>no longer available?
>
>3) frame tow hooks are badly bent  from towing the car.
>
>4) the cooling system hoses have a plastic tie wraps holding the hoses  
>together.
>
>5) there is a small chuck missing from the lower passenger seat cover.
>It  is 
>noticeable
>
>6) center steering pad has a DMC pin glued onto it.
>
>7) the shifter plate for automatic has a thermostat hot glued to it
>where  
>the 1981 clocks are located.
>
>8) The original coil cover for 1983's has been replaced with a 1981
>version.
>
>My offer of $26,000 was considered as the dealer counter offered to
>$28,000. 
>He wants more than $32,000 for the car. It does have a  cover, extra
>oil, air 
>& fuel filters, workshop manual, window stickers  etc.
>
>What is your advice?
>
>Sincerely Yours,
>Michael Pack
>
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