1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Additional Info:
Description:
Up for sale is a 1981, speed manual Delorean Time Machine Replica.
Anyone who knows these vehicles will instantly see the value in this car. The car has been meticulously maintained with a lot of attention to detail given to create as accurate a replica as possible.
Background:
I imported this vehicle to Australia approximately 7 years ago from the Chicago area. A full frame-off restoration was carried out prior to making the decision to convert the vehicle into a time machine replica 4 years ago; this included cleaning up the chassis and the repair of any rust spots. The engine was also partially stripped to allow the valley to be cleaned and treated. While the body of the car was separated from the chassis, ll new parts were fitted (see listing below).
The car runs and drives well and sounds impressive. Wherever you happen to be, he Delorean draws in a lot of attention with peopling crowding around for photos. The car has been featured in many magazine and newspaper articles across South East Queensland, lso attracting radio interviews, hoto-shoots and different types of events.
During the restoration the following items were replaced and/or upgraded:
Exterior:
NEW RADIATOR – SPECIAL T
NEW WATERPUMP – SPECIAL T
ALL NEW WATER HOSE KIT – SPECIAL T
SILICONE VACUM HOSES – SPECIAL T
STAINLESS WATER PIPE VOD – SPECIAL T
ALL NEW ENGINE SENDERS – DMC
NEW STARTER – DMC
NEW FRONT AND REAR STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES – DMC
STAINLESS STEEL FUEL LINES
BRAKE DISCS MACHINES – LOCAL
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REBUILT – LOCAL
NEW FUEL PUMP – SPECIAL T
NEW FUEL FILTER – SPECIAL T
NEW FUEL INJECTORS FITTED
UK STAINLESS HEADERS AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
ENGINE CERAMIC COATING
A/C COMPRESSOR, ONDENSOR, CCUMULATOR – SPECIAL T
A/C HOSES – LOCAL
A/C LINES
FUEL DISTRIBUTOR REBUILT – VANCE RACING
FULL EIBACH SUSPENSION PACKAGE SPRINGS AND SHOCKS KIT – DMC
NEW SUSPENSION BUSHING
WHEELS MACHINED AND POLISHED – LOCAL
ALL NEW TIRES – LOCAL
FASCIAS, RONT SPOILER STRIPPED AND REPAINTED
FULL POLYURETHANE BUSHINGS
NEW WIPER SHROUD – DMC
NEW ROCK SCREEN – DMC
POWDER COATED WINDSCREEN SURROUNDS
NEW WINDSCREEN
HEATER BOX STRIPPED CLEANED AND NEW FOAM
NEW BLOWER MOTOR
NEW HAZARD SWITCH
NEW FAN CONTROL SWITCH
NEW HEADLIGHTS
FRONT AND REAR BUMP STOPS
VOD CLEANED AND POR 15
ALL NEW PLUG LEADS
NOS REAR MAIN HARNESS
CROSSGATE CABLE – DMC
SHIFT PIVOT BOLT – SPECIAL T
NEW CLUTCH SLAVE, ASTER AND SS LINE – SPECIAL T
CLUTCH BLEED – SPECIAL T
NEW PRESSURE PLATE AND THROWOUT BEARING
STAINLESS STEEL OVERFLOW BOTTLE
ALL NEW SOFT LIFT STRUTS – SPECIAL T
RECONDITIONED HEADS
NEW GROUND LEADS
REBUILT STEERING RACK
REBUILT CV JOINTS/AXLES
REBUILT BRAKE CALIPERS
NEW BRAKE PADS
NEW BALL JOINTS
ONE PIECE SPEEDO CABLE
NEW ANGLE DRIVE AND CAP AND NUT
NEW WHEEL BEARINGS
BODY OFF FRAME – RUST REPAIRS AND POR 15
NEW FUEL ACCUMULATOR
TOBY TAB’s
NEW HORN
NEW POWER ANTENNA
NEW WATER PUMP
NEW ALTERNATOR
NEW STARTER MOTOR
NEW CLUTCH MASTER AND SLAVE CYLINDER
NEW CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
NEW SS CLUTCH LINE
STAINLESS STEEL HEADERSAND MUFFLER (UK SYSTEM)
CV’S REBUILT NEW BOOTS
Interior:
NEW HEADLINING – DMC
SEATS, ASH, INNACLE, NEEPADS ALL RECOVERED IN NZ LAMBSKIN GREY LEATHER – LOCAL
STAINLESS STEEL STEERING SHAFT –DMCNW
NEW SEATBELTS
NEW HEAD UNIT AND NEW SPEAKERS
GEARSHIFT BOOT – DMC
NEW INNER DOOR SEALS - DMC
Following the full restoration, he car was driven for approximately 12 months before the decision was made to undertake the Time Machine conversion. Extensive research was undertaken to produce an extremely accurate Back to the Future (BTTF) replica.
BTTF Conversion:
GENUINE SURPLUS PARTS
JANITROL
CROSSOVER TUBE
OIL SEPARATORS
OVERHEAD MILITARY LIGHT – ROOF CONSOLE
CAPACITORS
MILITARY CONNECTORS
FULLY FUNCTIONAL LED FLUX BANDS
MORETTO ELECTRONICS PACKAGE (TIME CIRCUITS, LUTONIUM GAUGE PANEL AND TIME CIRCUIT CONTROLS)
The Time Circuits, lux Capacitor and Plutonium gauges sound just as they do in the Back To The Future films. The car currently features the ‘Part 2’ conversion with Mr. Fusion.
**Some photos display a lighting in the exhaust vents, lease note this is a photographic effect and not a component of the car.
Faults:
The body and structure of the car is in excellent condition with the exception of three small dents (front wheel arches & passenger roof) and minor scratching on the rear fascia where vents touch.
Shipping:
Shipping from Australia to Los Angeles is approximately $4000-$5000 (USD) at purchaser’s expense.
The seller is more than happy to work with the successful bidder to arrange shipping.
Payment:
Please contact seller to arrange payment.
