Re: THINK - Ideas for a "new" DeLorean?

["funkymcfly" <danielpwillis@xxxx>]

Okay here's an idea,

First we have a steel backbone chassis. Then we put a glassfibre 
underbody that sits on top of the chassis - with maybe only a couple 
of bolts so the whole thing can be lifted at will (you know, for easy 
maintenance). Then we drop a torquey V6 in the rear (the best place 
for an engine, look where Porsche are!) mated to a strong industry 
standard 5-speed box (or a an auto option for the crusiers). Okay - 
here's the clever bit... we bolt (yep, bolt) stainless steel panels 
to the plastic underbody? Yessery! They could be painted if necessary 
but let's say for the moment that we "brush" them! Yeah, then if they 
get scratched or damaged we could then repair them ourselves! Easy 
maintenance and no paint-fade over the years!
Right what else? Connely leather inside and only two seats - proper 
sports car!
Oh and the gimmick... let's do the doors. Lamborghini has butterfly 
doors but they have the history there... what could we do? Oh how 
about Gullwings? They've not had a long run on any particular car 
have they? Plus they'd look amazing! Let's do that.

I'm sure there is plenty else we could do (no power steering as it'll 
be more of a drivers car) but I think the idea is sound!

Opinions anyone?

;o)

Dan - Vin#5641

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Stian Birkeland" <delorean@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> If the DeLorean were to be re-produced (same styling), then it 
would be possible to offer a "cheaper" DeLorean without the expensive 
stainless steel panels. Someone at some time suggested fibreglass 
panels (painted) as one possibility in order to make variations of 
the car but based on the same platform.

> Best wishes
> Stian Birkeland
> Norway
> 
> VIN # 06759