1981 DeLorean

Coupe

2.9L

Manual

SCEDT26T0BD002984

Clear

Gasoline

I purchased this car on a whim and found out that although it's always been a dream to own one, it's better to consult the better half and get permission than to hear weeks of bickering about how one can afford such a car but can't afford simple things for the kids..whoops. So here goes, everything I know, working on getting the receipts to back up what I've been told. This car as purchased new in Anchorage Alaska in 1981, it spent a short stint there and was then hauled to San Diego in 1983 where it would it's permanent outdoor home for the next 20+ years. In 2008 the original owner passed away and his nephew purchased the car and had it hauled to Arizona. His first trip out (mind you, the car hadn't been driven in 5 years) was left with him stranded with a blown head gasket. Money being no object for this guy, he shipped the car to MN where he had his Chevy dealership use Delorean parts from DMC and rebuilt the motor from the ground up. (working on receipts) He then took the car back to Arizona where not even 200 miles on the motor the intake started to leak through a little pinhole, the leak made it's way to built up oil and caught the muffler on fire. The car remained running the whole time and the fire was put out immediately, some electrical tape took a beating as did the rear left side vent on the louver. Everything else was in tact so the owner then shipped the car back to MN where they fixed the leak on the intake. Recently he purchased a 1972 Olds Cutlass convertible with the 442 w130 package (the Judge, only 2 made) and decided it wasn't worth sending the car back down to Arizona where it would just sit in storage. (oh to have too many cool cars huh?) As far as the car goes: 1981, 5 speed, gray leather, no gas flap, 20,954 original miles and counting as I like to tool around town and get thumbs up, waved at and numerous people wanting questions, even stopping to fill up gas is a bombardment of questions. Motor has less than 1,000 miles on it since being completely rebuilt with original parts. Drivers seat has a tear in it behind where your left shoulder rests, the tear had been glued back to the seat, but still needs repair. The dash is cracked and faded from the sun and has a carpeted pad over it. The seats themselves are dingy from being old as is the carpet, but the carpet has no rips or holes. (A set of new seat covers is $599 from DMC) The shift boot for the 5 speed is loose and the steering column itself feels as if it is low and wobbles around in the bushing. (feels like a tilt steering in low position, probably needs a new bushing) The weather stripping is cracked and faded and the windshield also is cracked from the rear view mirror snapping off. (DMC quoted $450 for the windshield, $260 for a weather strip kit) Both door struts are weak, they can lift the door up, but not hold it at the 90 degree angle. The aftermarket radio also does not come on, it does come with a replacement radio that's in the trunk but it looks older than the present cd player, could be a fuse for all I know. Both power windows function correctly as does the blower motor for the heat. Brake light flickers on and off from the E-Brake lever not going down completely. The engine cover is fiberglass and has a 3 inch crack on the drivers side as shown in the pics. The car runs amazing and I was told the clutch was recently rebuilt along with the motor. The tires have like new tread on them and other than a few minor scratches and one pea sized ding on the driver fender, the body is as good as it gets for a 30 year old car. (front fascia has a little sun warpage if you really want to get picky, can only be noticed when sitting in the car. The left side vent to the rear of the louvers is missing and the left strut on the engine cover is not as strong as the right so it opens slowly favoring one side. The "DMC" on the front grille is also missing. Everything I've mentioned would be easily less than $2,000 in parts to redo and have a $25k car, I however need to sell and get my investment back before I find all of my belonging in the front yard. I think I've covered the car to the best of my ability with the limited experience I've had with it for the past month. Please feel free to ask any questions and I would be more than happy to send pics. The car is 30+ years old na dwill obviously have items I missed, it's sold as-is with no warranty implied. Potential buyers are encouraged to contact me and arrange an appointment to check it out. Can arrange pickup from my location and work with any shipping company. Payment via Cashiers check or money order. Prefer cash. Check must be verified before car leaves. On Apr-19-13 at 15:49:21 PDT, seller added the following information: I've just added an additional 9 pictures for those inquiring about the underside of the car. Everything looks in tact and in very nice shape, not mint by any means as there is some surface rust on the springs and the undercoating is peeling from the skid plates (not sure if that's the correct name)On Apr-19-13 at 16:27:35 PDT, seller added the following information: Here's the list of things done with original Delorean parts. Complete coolant flush and hose replacement as well as replaced original plastic reservoir with a stainless steel one. Engine has been gone through having the heads resurfaced and the whole lower end rebuilt Engine has new gaskets from heads down to the pan. oil changed and new filter and pressure sensors added. Complete tune-up with new wires, cap rotor etc. Tranny has been flushed and clutch replaced and new gaskets were used. Power Windows have been repaired and work well. Car runs and drives strong with no issues. Has lots of power and clutch feels nice and tight.