http://jalopnik.com/cars/woodward-dream-cruise/lets-do-the-time-warp-again-the-delorean-will-be-back-in-2008-291730.php

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That's the official word from the folks at DeLorean Motor Company anyway. We sat down with James Espey, veep of the DeLorean Motor Company, one of a large corporate contingent in Detroit on Saturday for the Woodward Dream Cruise. They were there to cater to the large number of DeLorean enthusiasts in town to cruise their classic flux-capacitor-carrying time machines. The burning question we had was whether the AP story was correct in hinting that DMC would again be building DeLoreans. His response was absolutely clear:

"Job one will begin the third quarter of this year, with delivery by Q1 of 2008. We're aiming for $57,500 as the sale price."

And yes, we're also told it will look like a DeLorean -- square nose, gull-wings and all. This time, instead of attempting to mass produce the cars, the DeLorean folks will be building them by hand at their assembly plant in the li'l town of Humble, Texas. No word yet on issues regarding EPA testing or production numbers (we didn't think to ask), but the Detroit News is claiming it'll be one or two a month. The shots below were from the Saturday meet-up during the Woodward Dream Cruise where we spoke with Espey.

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Interesting.

Before John De Lorean died, he had said that there was plans to build a new car starting 2008... maybe it's still on the books?

wonder if they are still coming with snow in them

[quote=97cavie24ls(™)]wonder if they are still coming with snow in them
For $57.5k, I would think so.




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Dave wrote:[quote=97cavie24ls(™)]wonder if they are still coming with snow in them

For $57.5k, I would think so.

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The thing is, its not really a "return". All they are doing is taking the largest collection of spare original delorean parts in existence and using those already-made parts to build new whole cars. So really, they're producing a bigger need for spare parts while reducing the supply. Not really a good strategy if you ask me. I'm sure they can parlay this into making a "new" delorean, or reproducing the original parts once they begin to run low, but as of right now its basically just building new cars out of old spares.




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they've already been doing this for years.

http://www.delorean.com/

Scarab (Jersey Jay 1.8T) wrote:The thing is, its not really a "return". All they are doing is taking the largest collection of spare original delorean parts in existence and using those already-made parts to build new whole cars. So really, they're producing a bigger need for spare parts while reducing the supply. Not really a good strategy if you ask me. I'm sure they can parlay this into making a "new" delorean, or reproducing the original parts once they begin to run low, but as of right now its basically just building new cars out of old spares.

um i believe these will be all new

I drive past the DeLorean factory on the way to work everyday... I see them parked outside all the time.





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CodeRedZ24 (aka Geeds) wrote:

Scarab (Jersey Jay 1.8T) wrote:The thing is, its not really a "return". All they are doing is taking the largest collection of spare original delorean parts in existence and using those already-made parts to build new whole cars. So really, they're producing a bigger need for spare parts while reducing the supply. Not really a good strategy if you ask me. I'm sure they can parlay this into making a "new" delorean, or reproducing the original parts once they begin to run low, but as of right now its basically just building new cars out of old spares.

um i believe these will be all new

A more in depth story than this one that I read in the newspaper yesterday said that was what they were doing, taking the spares and using them to build new cars out of parts produced for assembly but never used. I'm sure some parts will have to be made from scratch as I can't imagine there were very many chassis' built and not used, but they even went so far as to say there was some concern about the project since they only have X amount of original doors left and still need to keep some around to sell as spares to current owners. I can only tell you as much as i've read, which isn't much. Maybe its something all new, but so far everything I've read seems to indicate the opposite.




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I think it would be bad ass if they GM were to by the rights to the Delorean and bring it back done right this time around.


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Jason C. wrote:I think it would be bad ass if they GM were to by the rights to the Delorean and bring it back done right this time around.

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Great scott!!!

So they are remaking a unique sports car from the 80's entierly the same, yet charging almost as much as a base C6 Corvette...?

Yea, that'll sell . . .

^^^I'm with him. Who in their right mind would buy that car at that price? If some other company bought the rights to the car, changed out the stainless panels for a lighter/cheaper material, and put a better engine in it then it'd probably sell better.


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James Larsen wrote:^^^I'm with him. Who in their right mind would buy that car at that price? If some other company bought the rights to the car, changed out the stainless panels for a lighter/cheaper material, and put a better engine in it then it'd probably sell better.

The Stainless steel was actually very cool... Except for the fingerprints it ALWAYS accumulated.

Instead of changing the panels:
- Make the pan Rigid, either using CF or aluminum frame/composites or steel.
- Put in a RWD midengine High-efficiency V8
- PAINT THE SHEET METAL WITH AT LEAST A CLEAR-COAT
- Sequential 6 spd.
- Proper electrical loom, charging system and LOCKS!!!
- Properly weighted door assistance or lighter doors.

Gee, you're not asking much, are ya?

GAM (The Kilted One) wrote:

James Larsen wrote:^^^I'm with him. Who in their right mind would buy that car at that price? If some other company bought the rights to the car, changed out the stainless panels for a lighter/cheaper material, and put a better engine in it then it'd probably sell better.

The Stainless steel was actually very cool... Except for the fingerprints it ALWAYS accumulated.

Instead of changing the panels:
- Make the pan Rigid, either using CF or aluminum frame/composites or steel.
- Put in a RWD midengine High-efficiency V8
- PAINT THE SHEET METAL WITH AT LEAST A CLEAR-COAT
- Sequential 6 spd.
- Proper electrical loom, charging system and LOCKS!!!
- Properly weighted door assistance or lighter doors.

Well if you were buying a sports car, wouldn't you like to have some of these USEFUL features that have been standard for years apon years, rather then buying some stoneage car that costs the amount of a base Corvette that would rip this thing a new one???

They have to be way off with that price. I can see a brand new Delorean going for 25-30K tops. Anything over that is just bending you over and ass raping you without any lube whatsoever.