What do people think about this D in the states

[jwrayth]

Congratulations! You'll have to keep me updated on the import process as I hope to be following suit soon enough myself

[flux3d]

glad to hear it jwrayth. The deal going through ok then? can be nerve wracking can't it. What are the details of the car your looking at. Early model, or later? Grey interior like you wanted?

Mark

[flux3d]

oh, if you want details of costs etc, contact details etc on shipping pm me and I'll send them over. Anything to help and save another guy some time.

[Dangermouse]

I claim a 10% finders fee if it was one of the ones on that FB site

j/k

Good luck and look forward to seeing the pictures.

[flux3d]

What can I say Dangermouse, your little post about the FB page may have me a very happy man, fingers crossed. I owe you a drink, thats for sure.

[jwrayth]

I'd appreciate any details you want to share, flux3d

I'm waiting on word back from the chap I've been dealing with in regards to some shipping matters. I'm waiting for a telephone number from him so I can call and discuss in person before moving ahead with the sale. I suspect he's delaying me because he'd rather sell locally if he can... but doesn't want to outright 'nix our discussions in-case I'm his best option.

I'm keen on it too, 1981 with grey interior, black side-strip, grooved hood, lots of solid work done on it and it comes with a nice set of extras including original paperwork, car cover and more!

Hopefully it'll come together soon for me as well!

[Dangermouse]

flux3d Wrote:What can I say Dangermouse, your little post about the FB page may have me a very happy man, fingers crossed. I owe you a drink, thats for sure.

Excellent.

Of course if it goes down the drain, then I was never here.

[flux3d]

Sounds like a mint car! Like the idea of loads of extras. Shame he wants to deal locally only. Dealing with us international buyers at least means he doesn't have to deal with us turning up in person and kicking the tires! They can just take pics, email, and be there for when the transporter turns up. Sounds like a good deal to me.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I'll also send over those details in a PM as well mate.

Mark

[flux3d]

lol @ dangermouse Hope not...!

[flux3d]

well, the auction has been ended on ebay, and although I've not sorted everything out here are some pics of (hopefully) my very own DeLorean

[Chris Williams]

Nice looking car, hope it all works out and it makes it back safe. The ultimate Xmas pressie

Chris

[flux3d]

Cheers Chris, it's actually my birthday today! Well, as I type this only just. Had a few too many drinks but still can't believe I've actually purchased a DeLorean, a car I've only seen in pictures, is thousands of miles away, and paid thousands for it. Scary and exciting at the same time.

Love it!

[Rissy]

Congratulations Mark!

Looking very nice.

Interesting with the black painted chassis.

Roll on Xmas time for her sitting in your drive! :wink:

[Chris Williams]

Quote:Interesting with the black painted chassis

I think it's more of a sprayed on underseal, sometimes seen on them (cant remember why, I think a batch were done in the US) Mines the same.

Chris

[flux3d]

I did wonder if it was an original colour or if it's an after market paint/coating. I know the guy had the wheels stripped and sandblasted, but he didn't mention the frame. Probably is original. Will ask the question.

I know the black paint job will probably not be right in some people's eyes, but doesn't worry me. The main point is the frame looks in good condition. That's the main thing.

I'll have to start a page on my experience of importing and HMRC. I spent over an hour on the phone to them being pass from one department to the next, only to end up speaking to the very same guy I started off with. All that trying to sort out the whole BTI 5% tax on the import of the car.