New DeLoreans are still available, straight from the factory

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  • Опубликовано: 15 апр 2015
  • The original DeLorean factory in Northern Ireland may be long gone but you can still buy a factory fresh example of the most iconic gull-winged doored car of all time. Carfection went to Houston to find out more.
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  • @kevinmoore4887
    @kevinmoore4887 5 лет назад +1274

    99% parts availability.
    Flux capacitors on back order.

    • @Speckadactyl
      @Speckadactyl 4 года назад +24

      If you ask O’Reilly’s and ask them for one it actually will look up in their system

    • @dyers1210
      @dyers1210 4 года назад +8

      cocaine is missing also

    • @PontiacBandit
      @PontiacBandit 4 года назад

      @R2 D2 it's safer lol

    • @rickd3777
      @rickd3777 3 года назад

      Andy Speck right😂

    • @Fakeaorta
      @Fakeaorta 3 года назад

      @@Speckadactyl Part # 121g

  • @SSJfraz
    @SSJfraz 5 лет назад +3045

    I don't get it. Why don't you just build one DeLorean, go back to the 80s and get all of the missing original parts?

    • @Abdega
      @Abdega 5 лет назад +110

      I’m not convinced they didn’t do that,
      Look at those blueprints!
      Practically pristine!

    • @JoachimWeed
      @JoachimWeed 5 лет назад +15

      This makes no sence

    • @fakeseal6006
      @fakeseal6006 5 лет назад +115

      @@JoachimWeed yes it does... It's just you who doesn't understand what we mean

    • @duckstand9529
      @duckstand9529 5 лет назад +125

      Plutonium is hard to get around these days.

    • @jakubfabisiak9810
      @jakubfabisiak9810 5 лет назад +15

      first, you need to go to oreilly auto parts (oreillyauto.com), and in the search field, search for part 121g, or 121gmf

  • @GentlemanAmerican
    @GentlemanAmerican 4 года назад +82

    No doubt about it, the DeLorean became world-famous by the "Back to the Future" films. I am not a sports car guy, but I am a huge fan of the movies. It is fascinating that a car that ceased production in 1982 still lives on.

    • @Hitech82
      @Hitech82 2 года назад +1

      I owned one. Had it for 37 years. Only put 22k miles on it. Worst most uncomfortably car I ever drove.

    • @troynov1965
      @troynov1965 11 месяцев назад

      lol "sports car"

    • @DIY_Miracle
      @DIY_Miracle 5 месяцев назад

      In America, but Britain not so much. In Britain it was a kind of cult success, brought a lot of hope to the Northern English automotive industry. The first few years of Tesla I expected them to follow the exact same path of Delorean.

  • @AAvfx
    @AAvfx 3 года назад +171

    It's an immortal design! 👍

  • @impactodelsurenterprise2440
    @impactodelsurenterprise2440 5 лет назад +710

    Who'd have thought, the DeLorean is back in the future.

  • @mtor3544
    @mtor3544 7 лет назад +581

    I literally drove right by this place a few days ago and saw "DMC" on the building, I thought nah that's not the DMC I'm thinking of. Then I saw this...

    • @adro90
      @adro90 7 лет назад +8

      Mark Torres where in Houston is it??

    • @alexlo7708
      @alexlo7708 7 лет назад +5

      DMC now is short for deviate insane Buddhist sect. in Thailand. Their master claims himself the superior Buddha.
      His teaching always on topic of he had gone to heaven which has several levels( like your primary school grade 1-12).
      The man on which heaven's level depend on during in life how much money they'd paid(donated) to him.
      And now this evil monk is the only Trillionaire in Thailand.
      So the building you saw"DMC" may belong to him. Also he have own several palaces and castles over Europe and said that they're now his monasterys.
      He also pay salaries to many alliens monks over Asia to have his influenced sphere covers.

    • @Slight90three
      @Slight90three 7 лет назад +12

      i just drove past this on the weekend.i was kind of in shock cause i recognized the logo immediately & said no wayyy lol

    • @Slight90three
      @Slight90three 7 лет назад

      & now i jus seen this pop up on my suggestions

    • @chrisharmon1985
      @chrisharmon1985 6 лет назад +4

      Mark Torres Devil May Cry

  • @jordy2299
    @jordy2299 3 года назад +30

    A DeLorean in Europe is just so incredibly rare! I’ve never seen one drive! This man is living a dream.

    • @augustinradac1749
      @augustinradac1749 3 года назад

      I literally saw one Parked in front of my house

    • @sandcastle1417
      @sandcastle1417 2 года назад +1

      That's a shame. I've seen plenty of them here in the states. None that I've seen are well taken care of though, lots of dents or horrible interiors.

    • @SimonB.
      @SimonB. 2 года назад

      I saw two here in gemany for sale on Ebay xD

  • @andyfield7397
    @andyfield7397 4 года назад +345

    'You Built a factory... from old DeLoreans ?'
    'Well I figured, if your going to have a factory, you may as well have one with style !'

    • @ralphburns6659
      @ralphburns6659 3 года назад +2

      'You Built a factory... from BRAND NEW old DeLoreans!!!!!!

    • @andyfield7397
      @andyfield7397 3 года назад

      @@ralphburns6659 hadnt realised I had so many likes - one of my fave film franchises - I hope it is never remade - truly a perfect set of movies ☺

    • @emmanuelk9071
      @emmanuelk9071 3 года назад +1

      More like the deluxe xD

    • @markfox1545
      @markfox1545 3 года назад

      *you're

    • @andyfield7397
      @andyfield7397 3 года назад

      @@markfox1545 yes, already got a ticket from Strickland for that.

  • @Todd.T
    @Todd.T 5 лет назад +2342

    I could think of no other car deserving of an electric motor.

    • @robertt9342
      @robertt9342 4 года назад +127

      Somehow seems appropriate give the pop culture association of the car.

    • @steinnbjorn7627
      @steinnbjorn7627 4 года назад +14

      Exactly

    • @magnumlore8821
      @magnumlore8821 4 года назад +26

      it would be perfect

    • @kalanix51
      @kalanix51 4 года назад +15

      That’s a great idea

    • @Todd.T
      @Todd.T 4 года назад +44

      @@bartjuhhh6416
      1. With all of your wonderfully crafted points and supplied data to back it up, it's hard to imagine you as a six figure car collector because it looks like you can't afford to buy a capital letter.
      2. The engine was somewhat of a shitbox and deserved to be smothered in the womb and that's being polite.
      3. Are you an engineer or do you at least own a Tesla or similar? Tell us about your vast knowledge after the buzz from the Coors light wears off.
      The car in the movie, Back to the Future, was supposed to be very high tech. To drive a De Korean that is quiet, very fast and futuristic would suit the movie that made the car renowned the world over. The electric motor would accomplish that.
      I'm sorry that you didn't catch that. I feel bad, so here are some gifts:
      1. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. These are called capital letters.
      2. ........................................................... These are called periods.
      3. These are called spaces.
      The above will help you with proper sentence structure. Use as many as you like to aid your already excellent keyboarding skills. When I say excellent, think more of the other classic time travel movie' "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure". Party on dude.

  • @micktaylor9332
    @micktaylor9332 4 года назад +38

    The whole delorean story is truly fascinating. I was a child when this car was produced. Even tho it was rubbish underneath it was a cool looking car nonetheless. Back to the future truly made this car iconic though.

    • @ZynetESLD
      @ZynetESLD 2 года назад

      And then we made it so iconic that we're able to make them good card to drive now!

  • @anthonycalleja2620
    @anthonycalleja2620 4 года назад +7

    I worked on the initial interior design of this marvellous automobile in my university days ! Was a dream car then ! Wish I could get my hands on one !

  • @jpmonin7429
    @jpmonin7429 5 лет назад +73

    "No computer system" that's freaking beautiful

    • @joe6096
      @joe6096 5 лет назад +6

      Probably the last new car to be that way, as GM and Ford already had computer engine management in all their cars by 1982.

    • @adamforrest5346
      @adamforrest5346 3 года назад

      i agree

  • @JonathanAlex27
    @JonathanAlex27 9 лет назад +325

    This car really came back to the future from the past.

  • @GHOSTJERKER
    @GHOSTJERKER 9 лет назад +1267

    And to think John DeLorean was also responsible for the iconic Pontiac GTO. Great designer!

    • @Gaudine
      @Gaudine 9 лет назад +7

      GHOSTJERKER It looks like the Monte Carlo and it wasn't even designed by him ffs

    • @claudelandi510
      @claudelandi510 7 лет назад +14

      Actually JZD was a engineer...he went against the big brass orders against putting a big engine in a light body...so to by-pass the big brass.. the 1964 GTO was put out just as a OPTION onto the ALREADY designed Pontiac Tempest/Lemans mid size car...it was not until 1966 that the GTO became it's own...and not a option on the Pontiac Tempest...since the orders for the GTO option were so great the big brass relented....

    • @GHOSTJERKER
      @GHOSTJERKER 7 лет назад +2

      GrimmR34PER555 👻

    • @liamferguson7
      @liamferguson7 7 лет назад +4

      and then Australia fixed the GTO. your welcome

    • @Bit01
      @Bit01 7 лет назад +7

      You need to do a bit more fixing. I rode in one and it was awesome performance wise, but the styling badly needs redone.

  • @grumpyoldman336
    @grumpyoldman336 5 лет назад +138

    You should sell them as kit cars, offer up different engine packages other than the lump it came out of the factory with , hell id prob buy one out of nostalgia reasons they still look great

    • @JSchroederee
      @JSchroederee 4 года назад +2

      They occasionally pop up on “reality” shows claiming they will do just that. I saw one where they were going to sell electric Deloreans and one where a custom shop helped them ‘redesign’ a second gen they were going to produce. I think it’s more about getting free press for their NOS part sales. I’m guessing they ran the numbers and the kit car model is just not as profitable

    • @silverwings11035
      @silverwings11035 4 года назад

      Would never work

    • @artdecotimes2942
      @artdecotimes2942 3 года назад +1

      Why did you molest the stock Wonderful body of that 1972 with the ridiculous engine and rip the hood off.

  • @Prism3213
    @Prism3213 4 года назад +7

    This DeLorean news is so reassuring for me. I hope DMC will hold up long enough where I'm able to get a lift there with the money in hand and roll through the streets with a piece of art on wheels.
    Edit: Here comes the next few years or decade when a [lucky] DeLorean is mine.

  • @daniyil4843
    @daniyil4843 8 лет назад +1873

    just replace the engine and this car is a dream

    • @michealng6974
      @michealng6974 7 лет назад +56

      +flip inheck I'm not american. i don't get why US restricted the hp of the engine?
      I thought US allows all sort of cars on the road.

    • @junhawng
      @junhawng 7 лет назад +97

      That's like before the 60's where there were almost zero regulations with automobiles. As time progressed new emission laws started to popup, and a lot of engines in this time frame were heavily restricted to meet those standards. Took a bit to create engines that made decent performance at these standards.

    • @juandef4115
      @juandef4115 7 лет назад +14

      Daniel Semi id be tempted to throw a nissan v6 in

    • @bryanmartinez6600
      @bryanmartinez6600 7 лет назад +13

      juan def I would throw in a Yamaha 4.4 V8 or a 3.5 Ecoboost

    • @juandef4115
      @juandef4115 7 лет назад +8

      HERPY DERPEDY I'd keep it v6. I'd maybe put a Renault V6 from the Clio possibly..otherwise a Rover V6 2.5

  • @timtampa
    @timtampa 9 лет назад +37

    DeLorean reopened in 1997 and have been selling since. There are even dealerships, such as the one in Florida.
    CNET, you all need to catch up! lol

  • @rty1955
    @rty1955 4 года назад +7

    I always moved the look and style of the DeLorean way before the movie. One of the things I liked was the stainless steel body. Another was the gull wing doors. I would like to own one someday

  • @haydenberryhill2006
    @haydenberryhill2006 4 года назад +5

    I’ve been wanting a Delorean ever since I was in 2nd grade and I’ve always wanted this to be my dream car

  • @dininjaronin2002
    @dininjaronin2002 6 лет назад +15

    truly timeless...im so glad they still maintain and a further production line would be a dream...

  • @onkouth
    @onkouth 7 лет назад +86

    I have been aware of your company for quite a while now, but this is the first time I have seen this film, which is brilliant. I live in Belfast about 1 mile from the original factory site and can tell you that John Delorean was a much loved and respected man in this part of the world. I first saw the car as young child at the Belfast Motorshowin the early 1980s and was blown away by it. It's so great to see that you have embraced all that was great about DeLorean and are keeping this very special car alive, so thank you from a fan in Belfast.

  • @presidentnotsure3273
    @presidentnotsure3273 5 лет назад +141

    I heard each one comes with a free Marty McFly

    • @OldTimerGarden
      @OldTimerGarden 4 года назад +5

      I want mine with a future sports magazine in it.

    • @jimbodeek
      @jimbodeek 3 года назад +3

      @@OldTimerGarden Just be careful not to screw up the timeline....

    • @aquariandawn4750
      @aquariandawn4750 3 года назад

      I'm more interested in his mom

    • @jacob_n_r_z8755
      @jacob_n_r_z8755 3 года назад

      or a doc

  • @originalsupermommy
    @originalsupermommy 3 года назад +2

    I live about 3 miles from an authentic conversion Time Machine Delorean. The first time I saw it behind me in traffic I went bananas. Flux capacitor fluxxing, it was so rad!

  • @SuperSuperAllons93
    @SuperSuperAllons93 7 лет назад +52

    ''What happens when you get to 88mph?''
    ''Well, the car only does 85.''

    • @samlung2724
      @samlung2724 7 лет назад +5

      SuperSuperAllons93
      the engine blows

    • @aitorazo1
      @aitorazo1 6 лет назад +2

      You have to get out and push like mad.....

    • @Joujojus
      @Joujojus 4 года назад

      I'm pretty sure you can get three more mph by going downhill

    • @KeyoRacing
      @KeyoRacing 3 года назад

      If that maybe rolling down hill

    • @felix_quintana
      @felix_quintana 3 года назад

      @@Joujojus Or pushed by a train.

  • @fromtheflightdeck252
    @fromtheflightdeck252 5 лет назад +10

    Still looks so modern and timeless

  • @AndreBrickwork
    @AndreBrickwork 4 года назад +12

    Man it'd be a blessing to have one of those in my garage.

  • @dlack387
    @dlack387 5 лет назад +71

    delorean remember...your future is whatever you make it.. so make it a good one

  • @L8rCloud
    @L8rCloud 5 лет назад +13

    If I had one of these my next move would definitely be a retro fit. Redesign the doors, engine braking system and interior...On the outside it would look like the original but underneath the veneer it would be very modern - the lights would be LED.
    In my opinion a retro fit like this is true to film that inspired so many people's nostalgia for the car. You may not be able to add a 'Mr Fusion' but you could certainly had a hydrogen or electric engine today.

    • @PaddyBoyBKLYN
      @PaddyBoyBKLYN 3 месяца назад

      There are restomod DeLoreans on RUclips that are exactly what you described, and they're very cool.

  • @NorthernChev
    @NorthernChev 7 лет назад +292

    I found jokes written in caulk by the Irish factory workers on the sheetmetal underneath the plastic vent just behind the driver's door on my 1981 DeLorean. Mostly comments from them about "Detroit Spinners" and other Anti-American car comments. There's also writing from the factory workers inside the roof of the doors hidden by the headliners. I left them there. You can't see them with the trim in place. It's their little secret that I found in 1996 when I bought the car. I still own it today.

    • @roddydykes7053
      @roddydykes7053 7 лет назад +7

      NorthernChev that's awesome, even back then they knew what shit it was

    • @MadMax-yq9ix
      @MadMax-yq9ix 7 лет назад +22

      Pictures if not didnt happen :o

    • @kolindunn6194
      @kolindunn6194 7 лет назад

      yeah but they're Irish , besides I wonder what they think of America today

    • @Murtagh653
      @Murtagh653 7 лет назад

      the same, probably

    • @kolindunn6194
      @kolindunn6194 7 лет назад +15

      +Oisin Dalton explain to me why you hate Donald Trump

  • @DonnDIY
    @DonnDIY 5 лет назад +258

    My dream car!

  • @trigger5.563
    @trigger5.563 5 лет назад +76

    Not sure why but I have a fascination for new old stock anything lol

    • @BobBob-oe9uf
      @BobBob-oe9uf 3 года назад +1

      Me too. Relics of a bygone era. ❤

    • @trigger5.563
      @trigger5.563 3 года назад

      @@BobBob-oe9uf literally going back to the future 📡

  • @walmar8778
    @walmar8778 5 лет назад +1106

    “You can still buy a new delorean straight from the factory”
    me: Oh Hell yeah!
    * realizes this video was made 2015 *
    Oh...

    • @JPaige-th2we
      @JPaige-th2we 5 лет назад +106

      Walmar the factory is still there. I drive pass it frequently. Humble texas

    • @hzzlrp10
      @hzzlrp10 5 лет назад +105

      DMC Houston's website goes in to further detail. It looks like it was regulation rather than lack of parts or interest that stopped new production. The EPA requires newly manufactured cars to meet the emissions standards in effect when the car was built, regardless of the age of the design. This means that a new DeLorean must meet 21st century emissions standards. The junky engine the DeLorean originally came with and DMC has on hand does not meet current regulations. As of 2017 DMC was trying to source new engines that would pass muster.

    • @Warpath1337
      @Warpath1337 5 лет назад +40

      @@hzzlrp10 luckily government was there to help...

    • @sleepyhollow783
      @sleepyhollow783 5 лет назад +57

      There is nothing that government is not around to somehow needlessly complicate & screw up.

    • @mikenccc1955
      @mikenccc1955 5 лет назад +21

      Still there and now in new production: just Google De Lorean Motor Company, see the new website.

  • @be2keen
    @be2keen 7 лет назад +11

    For what it's worth, I always saw the De Lorean as the competitor to the De Tomaso Pantera. 'Back to the Future' was just a bonus.

    • @007Knightjp
      @007Knightjp 7 лет назад

      Warner Bauer Are you serious. Delorean's performance was even a contender to the Pantera's noise, performance and presence.
      Where the Delorean does shine is in showmanship. It does have presence on the road.

    • @NathanaelGreer
      @NathanaelGreer 6 месяцев назад

      Both looked hood but only the pantera did what it was supposed to

  • @nuevo1308
    @nuevo1308 4 года назад +87

    I'm a simple man I only want one thing from life
    And this is it

    • @amirmirza2920
      @amirmirza2920 4 года назад +5

      Me too bro me too

    • @KeyoRacing
      @KeyoRacing 3 года назад

      Drove one it was so bad I couldn't get it back to the sales man fast enough

    • @nuevo1308
      @nuevo1308 3 года назад

      @@KeyoRacing if I ever get one, I'ma ls swap it

    • @GhostOfDamned
      @GhostOfDamned 2 года назад

      Nissan V6 or inline 6
      Whatever at least not electric

  • @BHALT0S
    @BHALT0S 2 месяца назад

    this was the first film I watched just after I had been taken into care, always loved the time machine, im in the UK, so I just have to dream.

  • @wrxsubaru02
    @wrxsubaru02 6 лет назад +382

    You could easily jumpstart this brand back to a every day company with the right investors. Make it happen!

    • @blooiefps9304
      @blooiefps9304 5 лет назад +29

      @Wish Master lol how does it feel not to be noticed?

    • @FragEightyfive
      @FragEightyfive 5 лет назад +14

      I think it would end up like other 'specialty' cars and would be VERY surprised if it had less than a 6 figure price. No idea how much those parts would be to build one yourself, but since there are a finite amount of parts left, they can't be cheap!
      Edit; Also don't think modern safety nanny laws would allow it to be build without MAJOR redesign.

    • @antton9623
      @antton9623 5 лет назад +2

      They said about 500 cars would be the max due to lack of parts.

    • @eksine
      @eksine 5 лет назад +2

      They were supposed to release this in 2017 but the national highway traffic safety committee block them. Early 2019 they supposed to come out with a revised version regarding the new laws the new one should have 300 to 400 horsepower and cost about $100,000

    • @jamescarter3196
      @jamescarter3196 5 лет назад +2

      @@blooiefps9304 You've just lived up to your name. You might be only one person but you are certainly a whole squad's worth of failure. Don't you think there might be something silly about posting a comment which is extremely likely to be disproven at any moment?

  • @macuse2008
    @macuse2008 5 лет назад +24

    Wow, its impossible to look at this car and not think of Doc and Marty. Impossible

  • @karlhurn
    @karlhurn 3 года назад +2

    I've loved the Delorean DMC-12 since 1981. One day....

  • @howiebouthat3435
    @howiebouthat3435 5 лет назад +8

    The old plant in Northern Ireland where they were made is only two miles from me now.
    In fact, I loojed after one of the guys DMC brought in to put the crap stuff right. Great stories!

    • @rocketfludy2873
      @rocketfludy2873 3 года назад

      You still have any idea if there are any left in northern Ireland? I've lived here all my life and have seen a few but would love to have one

  • @beeruwu
    @beeruwu 7 лет назад +1819

    would buy one then engine swap

  • @Dutch_Pancake
    @Dutch_Pancake 7 лет назад +235

    89 people lost their flux capacitor

    • @johndingus6359
      @johndingus6359 6 лет назад +2

      Neodar , I made a few knew designs, up grades, Quantum stylie

    • @askl23
      @askl23 6 лет назад +1

      470 people are bamboozled Libyan terrorists

  • @oliver9606
    @oliver9606 4 года назад +11

    Random person: “hey what happens when you get to 88 mph Them: “I get a ticket”

  • @rickhunter6513
    @rickhunter6513 4 года назад +4

    The DeLorean, all show, no go. Still an amazing car

  • @joeg.1119
    @joeg.1119 7 лет назад +18

    a true timeless car that would never rust that's the iconic delorean 👏👏🖒👌

    • @SupertzarMetal
      @SupertzarMetal 6 лет назад

      Yes, it's timeless. You can actually
      go Back to the Future with it.

  • @gaviyisrael
    @gaviyisrael 7 лет назад +8

    I always wanted a DeLorean.

  • @merpius
    @merpius 5 лет назад +15

    Should source aluminum LS engines to put in these things; not like a Vette version, but more middle of the road V8; put a reasonable transmission/gearbox and make brake/suspension adjustments as necessary and those things would be freaking awesome. 88 mph would then be well within reach!

    • @fobbitoperator3620
      @fobbitoperator3620 5 лет назад

      Nah man, it needs a Voodoo, or a blown Coyote engine!

    • @jameswalker199
      @jameswalker199 5 лет назад

      Apparently the engine was restricted for the US market, so you could just not do that.

    • @InHerMajestiesDefense
      @InHerMajestiesDefense 4 года назад

      merp ius nah, i’d say turbo the renault prv v6 to make 400hp at least. and strengthen the rollcage as it is a unsafe car.

  • @Pedro_Kantor
    @Pedro_Kantor 4 года назад +2

    The fact they got the blueprints is good enough.

  • @billywilliams4183
    @billywilliams4183 5 лет назад +15

    Man I used to pass by this place everyday on the southwest side of town. They would have a bunch of Deloreans parked outside, all in pristine condition.😊

    • @KeyoRacing
      @KeyoRacing 3 года назад

      Because no one would buy the turd of a car just AWFUL !

    • @KB-ke3fi
      @KB-ke3fi 3 года назад

      It's on the northeast side....in Humble, TX

    • @billywilliams4183
      @billywilliams4183 3 года назад

      @@KB-ke3fi I think they moved years ago to the northside because it's not on the SW anymore.

  • @YungCarl10
    @YungCarl10 6 лет назад +269

    Just buy it off Warstock Cache and Carry for $4M depending of you have unlocked the trade price.

  • @alphachannel525
    @alphachannel525 3 года назад +5

    Me:see a delorean*
    My brain:A TIME MACHINE!!!

  • @audiosoil1
    @audiosoil1 4 года назад

    Wanted one since I was 9 years old. Saw Back to the Future in the theater with my mother and was blown away!

  • @NenadKralj
    @NenadKralj 7 лет назад +202

    Make DeLorean great again !!

    • @yveslolou739
      @yveslolou739 7 лет назад +12

      Nenad Kralj it never was

    • @VestedUTuber
      @VestedUTuber 7 лет назад +7

      Build a wall around the DeLorean factory and make Renalt pay for it.

    • @akinoffury2332
      @akinoffury2332 7 лет назад

      yveslo lou you are wrong.

    • @VestedUTuber
      @VestedUTuber 7 лет назад

      +Stanley Williams
      Not much of an argument there. Besides, apart from Back to the Future, the main thing DeLoreans were known for were faulty door hinges and anemic performance.
      My father almost bought a DeLorean at one point. He decided against it after a test drive.
      The DMC12 is a below-average car, but it's not terrible. It just needs work... a lot of work.

    • @macsheadroom3209
      @macsheadroom3209 6 лет назад +1

      Put a v8 in it

  • @OverlandOne
    @OverlandOne 7 лет назад +64

    You have to be very careful if you hit 88 mph in this car. You will then have to not only consider where you are, but when you are.

    • @sexycat8883
      @sexycat8883 7 лет назад +3

      Pirate Labs it probably still can't go that fast

    • @hatad321
      @hatad321 7 лет назад

      On the original engine, it struggles to hit 80 as it is. You need to replace it if you want performance.

    • @anonymousperson6462
      @anonymousperson6462 7 лет назад +3

      Pirate Labs it's funny to read the replies to your comment. at least i didn't get the chance to write something like that first.😁

    • @algernonilfracombe
      @algernonilfracombe 7 лет назад +3

      Speed = distance / time...
      you know, that would be a really great way of appealing against a speeding ticket...

    • @albertgunther3645
      @albertgunther3645 6 лет назад

      hahahaha

  • @johncummins1927
    @johncummins1927 2 года назад

    Still loved today in Ireland never forgotten

  • @Significant7rapsongs
    @Significant7rapsongs 4 года назад

    I saw a delorian @ 3 am in LA @ a gasstation. Unlocked and had everything on it from Back to the Future. I was the only one there when i walked up to it and the gas station was closed. I'll never forget that!

  • @carguy_6618
    @carguy_6618 6 лет назад +56

    I love Deloreans. My DREAM CAR

    • @ericgeorge5483
      @ericgeorge5483 6 лет назад

      More of a nightmare

    • @supermcfly100
      @supermcfly100 5 лет назад

      DeloreanDude1981 imagine being named after it

    • @sassylady2001
      @sassylady2001 5 лет назад +6

      Your opinion. It was a dream of my sons - which he made come true. My son bought one in 2003 for $10K as almost a parts car. The body was fine, the mechanics were shot. He has rebuilt the car and taken it to lots of shows. It's a beautiful car and we love it.

    • @professionaldriver7593
      @professionaldriver7593 5 лет назад

      DeloreanDude1981 I also love Deloreans but only with manual stick shift transmission.

    • @justqtmlbb
      @justqtmlbb 5 лет назад

      *CHANGES DISPLAY PICTURE TO A DELOREAN

  • @jasonharden2732
    @jasonharden2732 6 лет назад +3

    What a cool car company. It does my heart good to know that all those left behind parts are finally being used.

  • @switz11
    @switz11 5 лет назад +13

    I bought a new one when they went bankrupt. I believe I paid $18k for it. Many issues with the car: 1) it was a dog, no power at all 2) no inside ventilation. Even on a cold day, you had to have the little window down with the air on 3) brakes did not work too well. But, it was cool to drive and folks loved it when you parked it.

    • @foxtrot312
      @foxtrot312 5 лет назад +2

      18k in early 80's, that was a lot of $$$ back then!

    • @KeyoRacing
      @KeyoRacing 3 года назад

      It was garbage... I can't believe some people saw this thing in a bad movie and are making a big deal for this car. I drove one back in the 80s could give the keys back to the sales person fast enough.

  • @LAMB53087
    @LAMB53087 7 месяцев назад

    John, the automotive legend.

  • @Joel66004
    @Joel66004 9 лет назад +17

    I have an AMC Rambler from 1965 :)

    • @trentdq
      @trentdq 9 лет назад +1

      I have a 65 impala ss :) small block :(

    • @colinbecker6869
      @colinbecker6869 7 лет назад

      Joel66004 72 fj40 land cruiser!

    • @JOJO-fs8wi
      @JOJO-fs8wi 7 лет назад +1

      Joel66004 i have a pontiac tans a.m 78

    • @coffelt683
      @coffelt683 7 лет назад +2

      I have 1975 FJ55 landcruiser!

    • @junkyarddawgs9956
      @junkyarddawgs9956 7 лет назад +1

      I have orange 1972 Ford Pinto . Please don't rear end me it will blow!

  • @JUGGERNAUT____
    @JUGGERNAUT____ 5 лет назад +8

    I can't wait till I'm financially in a position to own a Delorean.

  • @collectivismkills
    @collectivismkills 5 лет назад

    Wonderful! I had no idea this was out there. I love these cars.

  • @stevewilson7857
    @stevewilson7857 4 года назад +388

    Long video and doesn’t even say how much it is to buy one today. Wtf???

    • @martys2618
      @martys2618 4 года назад +29

      Steve Wilson the new DeLorean is now back on track for a 2019 release and $100,000 price tag.

    • @AaronLeeParvin
      @AaronLeeParvin 4 года назад +84

      It’s not 100k it’s 30k to get one

    • @neilmorgan101
      @neilmorgan101 4 года назад +4

      @Manuel Santos 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @frankw3217
      @frankw3217 4 года назад +18

      I wonder if with the new ones they corrected all the problems? I know with the body parts and panels they might upgrade to better stainless steel as the original was all low grade stainless steel and did rust.

    • @davis.fourohfour
      @davis.fourohfour 4 года назад +7

      @@frankw3217 owner's clubs in Europe have redone the parts in stainless steel.

  • @elirogers181
    @elirogers181 8 лет назад +456

    My dream is to buy a DeLorean

    • @theswagger7231
      @theswagger7231 8 лет назад

      Mine too

    • @TheKingFisher98
      @TheKingFisher98 7 лет назад +1

      I know what you feel Brah...

    • @viktorvarga5014
      @viktorvarga5014 7 лет назад

      Mine too,and imp it out so it looks like in the movies! :D
      but then the film is gona be dead,but NOT IN MY HEART! :(

    • @mackaylimegan2829
      @mackaylimegan2829 7 лет назад +7

      And covert it into the time machine and dress up ass Marty

    • @ruufiss9922
      @ruufiss9922 7 лет назад

      its on my bucket list...

  • @lefunk22
    @lefunk22 5 лет назад +4

    The engine is called the PRV V6.
    Which stands for 'Peugeot / Renault / Volvo'.
    It was a joint project between all three car companies, and was first used by all three brands in various models from '75 or '76 onward.
    The PRV V6 has also been used in lots of other cars, mainly sports coupes, (inlcuding the DeLorean, of course) by other much smaller brands over
    the decades.
    Sometimes with a turbo, sometimes even with a twin turbo, (which Renault did on its own Renault 25 Biturbo and then the
    later Renault Safrane Biturbo in the '90s).
    While one of the more memorable sports coupes/brands that's used it was the Alpine brand rear-engined fibreglass-bodied coupes, (sometimes referred to as the 'Renault Alpine'. Arguably the closest French equivalent to a Lotus but with the engine layout of a Porsche 911) which finally got the engine as standard from about '84 through to the mid '90s, with the option of turbo.
    *[Side-note: after about a 20 year absence, Alpine has been recently revived as a brand - but has changed to a mid-engined layout, no more 'plus 2' rear seats, more compact size, and a smaller but boosted engine. Aimed to compete with the Porsche Cayman, Alfa Romeo 4C, Lotus Elise, etc).
    While due to Peugeot buying out Citroen in around '76, Citroen also got the PRV V6, eventually, in the top spec models of it's upper size cars, (starting
    with the XM from '89, then the Xantia, C5, C6, etc).
    The DeLorean really needed a turbo, (or supercharger) as either standard or option right from the start.
    Due in no small part to its heavy stainless steel body, (but at least that keeps the body panels rust-free!!!).
    It's crazy they don't now offer the option of an upgraded DeLorean, (as suggested above) with the performance it should have to go with the looks,
    rather than just selling it 'as it was' when new way back in the early '80s.

    • @mocmedia6179
      @mocmedia6179 5 лет назад

      Awesome info, I learned something new!

    • @RRareGaming
      @RRareGaming 5 лет назад

      WTH

    • @barbmelle3136
      @barbmelle3136 5 лет назад

      From Leo: Factory Trained Volvo Technician; that was the worst engine Volvo ever offered. I am sure that adding a turbo would make it even less reliable. Uneven firing, noisey, 170 cubic inches of leaks, bad cams, blown head gaskets and bad timing chains held together by tiny corroded bolts. . Maybe ok for a collector, or a trailer queen, not something you would want to take on Holiday.

  • @daleflannery7667
    @daleflannery7667 4 года назад

    All I have to say is every since back in 1980 I wanted this car more than any car on earth. This was my dream car. I love this car more than any other car in the whole wide world I wish to God I could afford it and be able to get this car

    • @cahti
      @cahti 4 года назад

      Why?

    • @daleflannery7667
      @daleflannery7667 4 года назад

      @@cahti because it was my favorite car I love the Gullwing doors I just love this car I fell in love with it I loved it even more after watching Back to the Future come back to the future 3 I cried my eyes out because the train destroyed the car

  • @LittleSlim78
    @LittleSlim78 4 года назад +4

    Gonna be back in time.
    - Huey Lewis and the News

  • @MrXeleris1
    @MrXeleris1 5 лет назад +3

    That's awesome, I'm glad to hear that these cars will be able to live on for years and years to come

  • @BrainyCesarin1
    @BrainyCesarin1 6 лет назад +3

    How i love this beauty on wheels!!!. It makes me "Back in Time" once more!!!.

  • @funnygmemes
    @funnygmemes 3 года назад +5

    Fun fact the DeLorean was chosen in Back to the Future because of how it slightly resembled a UFO. All because they could do that bit from when Marty first travels to the 50s.

    • @claudelandi510
      @claudelandi510 3 года назад

      FYI....Orignally they were going to use a refrigerator...but they tossed out that idea...from fear of kids dying locked into refrigerators...true fact...

    • @funnygmemes
      @funnygmemes 3 года назад

      @@claudelandi510 yeah I know that lol. Pretty weird I'm kinda glad they scrapped itm

  • @kimitsu_san
    @kimitsu_san 3 года назад +4

    Please just keep this thing for 30 more years I'm still 13 and I need to get it. PLEASE!

  • @vidis7544
    @vidis7544 6 лет назад +605

    Seriously though, if it wasnt for back to ro the future, this car would be just another car...

    • @justinb954
      @justinb954 6 лет назад +23

      Just like the GTO, Firebird etc........

    • @alanpennykid133
      @alanpennykid133 5 лет назад +37

      He said that in the interview himself, it would be forgotten just like the Bricklin. The only thing that made it memorable was the connection to the movie.

    • @Wilantonjakov
      @Wilantonjakov 5 лет назад +12

      it already had a fairly large reception after its release, but even during the promotional material. BTTF boosted that reception

    • @eddiecaplan1908
      @eddiecaplan1908 5 лет назад +4

      Wonder if it would have worked with an a.m.c pacer??

    • @JesuSoup
      @JesuSoup 5 лет назад +15

      It's still very unique looking

  • @seanleccatwo603
    @seanleccatwo603 7 лет назад +87

    GREAT SCOTT!!

    • @-M0LE
      @-M0LE 6 лет назад

      Sean LeccaTwo there it is the winning comment

    • @rocleo4578
      @rocleo4578 6 лет назад

      Love this

    • @Rzkjr
      @Rzkjr 6 лет назад

      What about him

    • @trippysnow3791
      @trippysnow3791 6 лет назад

      *GREAT SCOTT* ❗I'm the 88th like

  • @tarrickconrad4665
    @tarrickconrad4665 4 года назад

    I just bought one from this company, imma tell you guys I'm super happy to be apart of this car

  • @blobjrghf
    @blobjrghf 3 года назад +1

    It would be cool to see deloreans customized to year specific auto trends, like slammed with crazy camber, or thousand dollar pain jobs with custom interior, all lined up as if they actually time traveled.

  • @PKNeoHaseo
    @PKNeoHaseo 9 лет назад +97

    Note to self;
    1. Move to Texas.
    2. Find a really old person who still have one an buy it off of them.

    • @rileyn54
      @rileyn54 7 лет назад +1

      PK_Haseo you might get one cheap lol

    • @NorthernChev
      @NorthernChev 7 лет назад +4

      PK_Haseo Warning about buying one... With a DeLorean you get EXACTLY what you pay for. You can find them all day long on eBay for about 40K... yeah... And you'll get a 40K DeLorean too. Advice: Don't buy a 40K DeLorean unless you can afford to invest another 40K.

    • @bendsomemetal
      @bendsomemetal 7 лет назад +6

      NorthernChev to my neighbor is selling one for $28k and its in great shape with 78,000 miles

    • @NorthernChev
      @NorthernChev 7 лет назад +11

      bendsomemetal Ford then scoop it up and resell it. Because if it is what you say it is, it's worth 50. ...or it may be worth 28, and there may be things he's not telling you about.

    • @anthony.zepeda
      @anthony.zepeda 6 лет назад

      There is a DMC location in California too

  • @gregorytrane7828
    @gregorytrane7828 6 лет назад +33

    A smart enterprising entrepreneur would make a brand similar to these with updates, call it by another name, keep the gull wing doors and sell it at an affordable price and watch his company growing phenomenally.

  • @nickamburgey9738
    @nickamburgey9738 3 года назад

    Drove one to my senior prom, back in '99!

  • @jdmbeats
    @jdmbeats 2 года назад +2

    If you've never seen one in real life, you just can't know how cool this car really is.

  • @Blistio11
    @Blistio11 7 лет назад +405

    3:28
    painting this car should be a federal crime.
    shame.

    • @zedex1226
      @zedex1226 6 лет назад +8

      Krešimir Jurilj
      Looks like a wrap

    • @mrmaniac3
      @mrmaniac3 6 лет назад +5

      It could be a remanufactured car, but anyway, I know how you feel
      It's like painting over chrome bumpers and trim. Those things were dipped in a toxic chemical bath that shouldn't be used more than it has to be, what a shame.

    • @AnarchyDragon6
      @AnarchyDragon6 6 лет назад +18

      To each his own...I think they look cool and unique when they're painted. I once saw a gold one in a magazine and thought it looked awesome...

    • @votaveri
      @votaveri 6 лет назад +9

      AnarchyDragon6 They made like 3 that where gold plated, not gold painted

    • @AnarchyDragon6
      @AnarchyDragon6 6 лет назад +2

      Actually I saw the gold plated ones too. They were shiny. The painted one was different, like a matte gold finish with darker gold ring at the front...The article showed 3 different colors IIRC, Red, Blue, and Gold., or maybe they were mock ups. It was a long time ago.

  • @Leamick
    @Leamick 5 лет назад +3

    Nice to see a fellow scouser doing well and keeping the brand alive.

  • @superzentredi
    @superzentredi 3 года назад

    This and the Countach are some of the sexiest cars ever made, glad to see the Cybertruck finally bringing that back.

    • @dezznutz3743
      @dezznutz3743 3 года назад

      HUH? Did you just call Cybertruck "sexy"?

  • @MrRasZee
    @MrRasZee 4 года назад +3

    back in the 80s a Del0rean was very high tech

  • @rockslime
    @rockslime 9 лет назад +78

    Oh yeah I want one now. I wonder how much they want.

    • @dxfan45
      @dxfan45 9 лет назад +28

      Seen a report last year , that they wanted $110,000 for each one sold

    • @rockslime
      @rockslime 9 лет назад +27

      Dam that's to much.

    • @1o98765rtg
      @1o98765rtg 8 лет назад +8

      +Yunaton F Langhirt a delorean will cost you around 20 25 thousand to 32 35 45 as well an even as low as 12 15 but i have never seen one for 110,000 like with all the back to the future time machine junk on it they sell for around 110,000 to 85

    • @dxfan45
      @dxfan45 8 лет назад +1

      Well maybe a "second" hand delorean will cost about 20-50k but I seen the video on youtube on how someone bought a whole warehouse full of original/new delorean parts so the buyer tried to revive the delorean and was reportedly wanting 100k for each new delorean put together

    • @Ramblin_DMC
      @Ramblin_DMC 8 лет назад +11

      +Savage Life That's who this video is about. :)

  • @renj6531
    @renj6531 5 лет назад +3

    I live in Cali but when I lived in h town that delorean place was right off i59 in sugar land tx

  • @63stratoman
    @63stratoman 4 года назад +2

    It would be really cool to stick in a power train that would make its performance (Ecoboost V6?) match the hype that came with the car when it first came out! It would propel the car to 88 MPH much faster and would be a fair consolation prize seeing we have yet to receive the hover conversion kits they promised us back in 2015!

  • @trigger5.563
    @trigger5.563 5 лет назад +1

    What a time capsule. A true back to the Future factory

  • @terrythomas1690
    @terrythomas1690 8 лет назад +5

    Still such a modern car . !

  • @skyforce95
    @skyforce95 9 лет назад +5

    Wow good production Cnet! I thought it was a Verge video until i looked at the logo.

  • @Strizz484
    @Strizz484 Год назад +1

    Man, there would be such a market for this car if they re-released it as is with updated engine, drivetrain and internals. There were reports recently that they were planning on doing exactly that but I haven't heard anything about it since.

  • @queensapphire7717
    @queensapphire7717 Год назад

    John DeLorean brought a new meaning to “snow” tires.

  • @scottyd8
    @scottyd8 5 лет назад +3

    When I was 11 years old I saw one at a car show. 1981

  • @KrychuTIR
    @KrychuTIR 6 лет назад +288

    I want one!

  • @sonofyou9086
    @sonofyou9086 3 года назад

    I would so be that guy yelling hey Marty at you while you're on the road haha.

  • @onlyhuman9986
    @onlyhuman9986 3 года назад +3

    If I bought a Delorean I’d only drive it from time to time

  • @NetKnob
    @NetKnob 6 лет назад +8

    "When this baby hits 88mph, you're gonna see some serious shit"

  • @h7pubg
    @h7pubg 7 лет назад +26

    I'm sad that one day they'll run out of parts :/

    • @p12anjacobmlgnoscoper86
      @p12anjacobmlgnoscoper86 7 лет назад +25

      But they have the blueprints of all the parts.

    • @RoraighPrice
      @RoraighPrice 7 лет назад +2

      they still have enough doors alone for 500 more cars before theyd have to make new ones seing as they make 30 odd cars a year at a gues thats over 15 years from now before theyd even have to build new doors, at a gues if they did keep building new cars and keep fixing old ones they would propobly use the stock in a little over 10 years. and like p12 said they have all the BP they need to build new ones.

    • @hudsonball4702
      @hudsonball4702 7 лет назад +2

      Original made parts from the factory itself. They have all the tech specs to make more in the future.

    • @pickles9774
      @pickles9774 7 лет назад

      3d printers will be able to print anything..

    • @h7pubg
      @h7pubg 7 лет назад

      putnamehere hold ma doodle ...

  • @vynaslol
    @vynaslol 4 года назад

    pretty cool, knowing the history and all..truly back to the future

  • @orenji-ov2yq
    @orenji-ov2yq 5 лет назад +3

    i really hope they would make a modern version of this car