I think that pretty much all of JZD's comments were right on. If DMC had stayed in business, the ideas of the use of stainless steel and composite materials would have come true. After all, take the ideas for the DeLorean the DMC planned on implementing, and compare them to both cars of the period, and of one's today: Powertrain: 50,000 miles. Body: 25 years against rust & perforation. Eviornmentally friendly: No paint, no air pollution. Sub structure: Repairable/swappable chassis & light-weight underbody. While not an option on all models that would have been produced, easy ingress/egreess will gullwing doors. Another point that JZD brings up that is quite interesting is about having a "fun" car. It's interesting that he brings this up about being a classic or replicar. It is a growing trend, and after all we all seem to be apart of it too! :) -Robert vin 6585 "X"