Extensive restoration including over £7,000 in parts alone
Stainless steel panels professionally re-grained by model expert Chris Nicholson
Mechanical upgrades, including cooling system, fuel system, and electrical components
Includes new leather seats (worth £500) ready to be fitted
The Appeal
Few cars come freighted with myth, magic and expectation as a DeLorean DMC-12. It’s a shape as familiar as fish and chips. And yet, despite all that, catching sight of one remains utterly arresting.
Here is your chance to actually own one. It’s a very good one, thanks to the extensive investment of its single UK keeper since he acquired it in 2021. Over £7,000 has been spent on parts, including mechanicals and running gear. You can see the full details below. More big numbers have been invested via model specialist Chris Nicholson at PJ Grady, including regraining the panels. The car even comes with £500 worth of new leather seat facings that are ready to fit.
The trick when buying a classic is to capitalise on the previous keeper’s hard work. Here is just such an opportunity. That it is also one of classic motoring’s true icons surely cements the deal.
The vendor says:
“This is a turn key, ready to drive car and will turn heads anywhere you go! Be prepared to spend a little longer at the petrol pump when filling her up as the car attracts a lot of attention!”
Reported to be in good running order and performing well on the road
Extensive list of improvements since 2021, as detailed above and summarised below
Boxed in lower front control arms with new springs, shocks and rubbers
Upgraded coolant fans with a manual override switch
New steering rack installed
Clutch master and slave cylinders replaced
Comprehensive fuel system overhaul including new sender, accumulator, lines, filter, distributor and injectors
Upgraded alternator fitted
Upgraded stainless steel coolant bottle with self-bleeder kit
New ECU installed
Catalytic converter bypass pipe fitted
Handbrake reported to require attention as it's not functioning fully
Minor oil leak noted from the oil pan gasket, with no evidence of front or rear main seal leaks
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