I recently found a copy of Motor magazine from October 81 and it had a piece about the DeLorean at the Motorfair in the Earls Court, London. It got me thinking about what happened to this car. I know VIN 5930 (MJI 1981) was displayed in the Geneva Motor Show and there is a strong possibility that the same car was shown in London and also another show in the Kings hall Belfast (Ulster motor show)

It is a Grey Interior, Auto Transmission





Some footage of the show, 20th October 1981 

http://www.itnsource.com/shotlist/RTV/19...81013/?v=2

Also some footage on youtube....





Here's the article,









Possibly this car,

Long shot as it's not a part I imagine most folks would stumble across, but I'm trying to source a replacement rear wheel after mine took some damage at the end of last year. I'm aware I can buy a new on from Ed, but I thought I'd try here on the off chance first. 

I'm trying to find a local place to repair the current wheel, but so far the the depth of the rim is too much for what their machinery can handle.

Apologies in advance as I fear (hope) this question may start a cascade of replies on different topics, but as one of the founder members of the non-mechanically minded owners I'm genuinely interested.....

My car will celebrate it's 35th birthday next month, the question on the table is what should I be thinking about replacing to protect my life savings?


As quick/simple examples of my worries/thoughts please:

1. Lower front ball joints... I've learned the very expensive/hard way these should be replaced. Is there a similar item on the rear that should be investigated? Early in my ownership I had "Toby Tabs" fitted, but do these have a life expectancy for example?

2. Tyres. (sorry again for this one)... I recall long newsgroup chains about the merits of not running on "old" rubber when I bought the car. And that all made sense, and I changed the tyres (original NCTs no signs of wear for sale if wanted), but again that was 13 years ago... thoughts on lifespan of Pirelli P900/P9000 combos?


JohnC

That time of year again... MOT and the temp sensor has failed (5 years on this one so I can't complain too much).

I recall recent revelations on the early failure of some replacements due to crushing effects of the spring clamp <insert correct technical description here> thing.

So can I have a quick update on the latest theory on the best replacement. I'm still leaning towards an OEM look-alike if I can for originality sake...but am tempted by what I remember of ChrisP's replacement he had samples of at the NEC. (new pipe/screw-in sensor).

Chris if you read this can you please chime in if you still have those and the cost.

Sensor to trigger the fans at the lower range given the choice.

JohnC

Hi all

just a shameless plug for one of our Toyota Sera's that we're selling.

Funds needed to extend garage (and keep the DMC's nice and dry and not on the driveway).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gullwing-Toyot...SwoBtW5p4q

Cheers

Hi,
Just having a Clear out of some bit's I have if anyone is interested.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DeLorean-Club-...SwZQxW50Nq

This was a great morning, sunshine,cars and a good atmosphere made for an interesting Sunday-an amazing array of motors turned out to enjoy the sunshine,and even more people gave up their Sunday morning lie in to be here. This is better than some car shows that I've been to! Ferraris,Lambo's,McLarens,Bentleys and Americans and more, look  it up on FaceBook.

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Hi. Getting driveshaft seal replaced tomorrow.
Just wanting to check on what is factory spec oil and are there any recommended makes/types.
Cheers.

DOC 16V has been the subject of a complete body off restoration over the last 10 years by a club member in Lancashire inc Galvanised chassis and painting in the correct colour. Everything has been re-furbed/re-plated to probably better than new standard. He sold this car a couple of weeks ago with a couple of others that had been done to the same standard. Now for sale at £40,000:
http://www.davidhayton.co.uk/prestige/ve...82F45E8186
   

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