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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Smile I saw a DeLorean on the road....

I didn't think they could still run? This wasn't just a quick Sunday cruise around town, it was out in the middle of the desert.

It was a weird purple color! Sorry the first pic is a bit warped and for the dirty windshield (I'm in a rental and refuse to wash it). lol



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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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I used to see one everyday a few years ago when I was taking some courses at the local community college. Belonged to one of the professors there. I'm not sure if it is the same guy, but I still see one driving around every now and then.

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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Fun fact. Deloreans all came in one paint scheme because they used unfinished brushed stainless steel body panels.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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i always liked deloreans, but for the price, would rather just buy a porsche
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Fun fact. Deloreans all came in one paint scheme because they used unfinished brushed stainless steel body panels.
Yeah I thought they were all metal?
I don't know why this guy painted his - and painted it purple of all colors?
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Is it the car in the movie Back to the Future? Super exclusive. I have read some magazines stating that this car has stainless steel shell? Or I am mistaken?
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Are you still driving that Maxima rental? I guess, you are is still at body shop?? what happened?
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Is it the car in the movie Back to the Future? Super exclusive. I have read some magazines stating that this car has stainless steel shell? Or I am mistaken?
Yes it's the car, but I think it's "super exclusive" because they didn't sell that well back in the 80's......oh..and John DeLorean got busted big time for cocaine traffic'ing.
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Are you still driving that Maxima rental? I guess, you are is still at body shop?? what happened?
*sigh*
Yes it's still in the shop. Waiting on some parts - or that's what I was told. April 5th will be 2 months. I'm more getting anxious now. At least I'm adding a few new things to it and the weather will be nice so as soon as I get it I'll post some pictures, probably by the beach or somewhere good.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed.....
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by AsianGirl007
*sigh*
Yes it's still in the shop. Waiting on some parts - or that's what I was told. April 5th will be 2 months. I'm more getting anxious now. At least I'm adding a few new things to it and the weather will be nice so as soon as I get it I'll post some pictures, probably by the beach or somewhere good.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed.....
I am sorry to hear that.

You should celebrate on the day when you get your car back.
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I see a handful of DeLoreans around the Seattle area. Must be all those techie geeks!
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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The only reason I have some interest in this car is because it's in the Back to the Future movies, other than that ......
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Did it disappear when it hit 88mph
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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I saw one of these too in my area

Only in the original silver haha
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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purple? great scott !
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