Back to the present

[Blackstar the Chakat]

Who here hasn't heard of the De Lorean DMC-12, known for the part it played in the famous Back to the Future series? Well, now it's coming back to the present.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293814,00.html

To summurize after the DeLorean Motor Co. tanked some guys bought the spare parts for the DMC-12s. The parts changed hands over time, and the current owners have noticed the number of DMC-12s have been declining resulting in less buisness. Now they're building new DMC-12s at a rate of about 20 a year.The newly produced cars will have a base price of $57,500 and have new stainless steel frames and lighter fiberglass underbodies, with optional extras such as GPS, an enhanced "Stage 2" engine, and possibly a new modern interior. The cars will be made with 80% old parts and the other 20 percent will be new, supplier-made parts from companies such Valeo SA and the Bosch Group. The base price of a new DeLorean is expected to be $57,500 - roughly the same price a 1981 DeLorean would have cost in today's dollars. The one limiting factor is the doors. The company has enough for about 500 cars, though it's important to keep some in stock for repairs and such.

Am I the only one who thinks this is awesome?

[Teaos]

I want one.

[Tsukiyumi]

I think it's awesome as well, especially since they're doing this about 20 miles from where I live.

[Mikey]

This isn't really news... hand-built DeLoreans have been produced and sold ever since John DeLorean lost the co./went to prison. I think the original frames were aluminum with stainless fittings, to save weight. The doors were always a problem.

[Sionnach Glic]

Ah, the sheer awesomeness of that car.

[Tsukiyumi]

Ah, the sheer awesomeness of that car.

Especially if it has a Mr. Fusion.

[Blackstar the Chakat]

This isn't really news... hand-built DeLoreans have been produced and sold ever since John DeLorean lost the co./went to prison. I think the original frames were aluminum with stainless fittings, to save weight. The doors were always a problem.

But this is the first time they've been produced on a regular basis though. I just hope this guy stays in business long enough for me to afford to buy one. I would love to drive up to a friend's house, or be at a car show and say, "Yep, this is my '08 DeLorean." And watch their reactions. Most will get a confused look on their faces, but I'm sure I'd get a few outrageous reactions.

[Mikey]

I happen to think they're fairly heinous-looking.

[Blackstar the Chakat]

I happen to think they're fairly heinous-looking.

I suppose Ford Model Ts are more your style, right?

[kostmayer]

Me too.

Unless it actually does go back in time and come with a remote control.

If you're feeling nostalgic, how about a genuine Kitt voiced GPS system.

[Blackstar the Chakat]

What about the DMC-12?



Only three gold plated DMC-12s were ever built. The third one is for sale at $250,000 if you're interested.

[Mikey]

The DeLorean sacrificed style for fashion. Make fun of me about the Model T all you want, but remember: '32 Fords become bored, relieved, and aired deuce coupes.

[JudgeKing]

I can't wait to travel through time in my new DMC-12.

[Sionnach Glic]

I think the important question is does it come with its own 1.21 jiggawatt reactor?

[Tsukiyumi]

...1.21 jiggawatt reactor?

That's exactly how I was going to write it.