Re: [DML] Newbie to DeLoreans

[Faded N Jaded <fadednjaded@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If it's in original condition, as you say, then expect to spend thousands of dollars beyond the purchase price on upgrades to bring it up to safe and reliable standards. If you need a number, I'd say figure on $15,000 more and if you can't afford that, then my recommendation is to forget buying it. Maybe the upgrades can be done for less, but it's better to be prepared for more expenses and be pleasantly surprised if it's less than the other way around.  

Ed Wenger <wewenger@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:          I am looking at purchasing an 81 DeLorean in what is described as very
good original condition, about 30k miles, garaged all its life. It
has the wide side stripe, is this original and/or desirable? What are
the weak points and pitfalls to look for when purchasing?

Thanks for the feedback.



         


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