07 Aug 2012, 16:45
Hi All,
Wanted to introduce myself to the European D community. I used to own VIN #3218 which was given to me by my grandfather with 3k miles on it, the car had been regularly serviced by Rob Grady. I lost the car in an accident in Long Island, NY in 1990 and sadly my grandfather a few years later.
Attached are a couple pics I recently found of the damage. I was curious what happened to her (tried reaching out to Rob Grady but haven't heard anything back), whether she was stripped down for parts or even rebuilt so I pulled a carfax on the VIN. Here's what came back
CARFAX on SCEDT26T8BD003218 - Severe Damage
06/09/1992 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Melville, NY
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
[ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND] [ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND][ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]
I would love to know where 3218 ended up (or pieces of her). I'm going to purchase another D sometime this year and for purely sentimental reasons would love to try and transplant something from my original car (anything)....if possible.
I tried the USA forums, and just posted the same on deloreaneurotec.co.uk , a few members of dmctalk.org were kind enough to share some feedback from my original post but so far I haven't had much luck:
http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?641-Ca...#post65855
If you guys have any thoughts on my recent obsession please let me know.
All the best, Jason
Wanted to introduce myself to the European D community. I used to own VIN #3218 which was given to me by my grandfather with 3k miles on it, the car had been regularly serviced by Rob Grady. I lost the car in an accident in Long Island, NY in 1990 and sadly my grandfather a few years later.
Attached are a couple pics I recently found of the damage. I was curious what happened to her (tried reaching out to Rob Grady but haven't heard anything back), whether she was stripped down for parts or even rebuilt so I pulled a carfax on the VIN. Here's what came back
CARFAX on SCEDT26T8BD003218 - Severe Damage
06/09/1992 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Melville, NY
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
[ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND] [ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND][ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]
I would love to know where 3218 ended up (or pieces of her). I'm going to purchase another D sometime this year and for purely sentimental reasons would love to try and transplant something from my original car (anything)....if possible.
I tried the USA forums, and just posted the same on deloreaneurotec.co.uk , a few members of dmctalk.org were kind enough to share some feedback from my original post but so far I haven't had much luck:
http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?641-Ca...#post65855
If you guys have any thoughts on my recent obsession please let me know.
All the best, Jason
J.Randall
I used to own a DeLorean! Sadly it was totaled in 1990, planning on getting another soon...
VIN #3218 / AUG '81 / Grey Interior/ Automatic / Grooved No-flap
I used to own a DeLorean! Sadly it was totaled in 1990, planning on getting another soon...
VIN #3218 / AUG '81 / Grey Interior/ Automatic / Grooved No-flap