A surprisingly interesting evening - Page 2

Isimmo · 04-09-20, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by urquattr085

Agreed, load of b*ll*cks but I don't think the films have done DMC prices any harm though !! Everyone knows what they are. I've only found 1 for sale in the UK @ £38k.

Apparently there's still about 6500 kicking about. Does that make them less rare than an ur quattro?

Almost certainly, I think most Quattros were bought and used hard in their first 15-years of life, killing most off by the year 2000. DeLorians appear to have led a more sheltered existence. This might be partly due to the unique finish of the body.

urquattr085 · 04-09-20, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Isimmo

DeLorians appear to have led a more sheltered existence. This might be partly due to the unique finish of the body.

For sheltered existence - you could probably read "off the road broken" ?? Plus they are fibreglass on a steel backbone chassis & a lot went to California, all increasing longevity.

It turns out, luckily for my acquaintance, possibly the only guy who can fix and refinish the s/s body panels in the UK is not far away from us in Canvey Island.

He's had a few panels done already (most are just sheets screwed onto the fibreglass body), the doors will be done on the body once it is mobile. Apparently very heavy and complex to remove/fit.

Quendale90 · 04-09-20, 08:28 AM

Certainly don’t see these every day. Last one I saw was at Retro Rides Weekender last may at Goodwood. That one was on air ride.

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Isimmo · 04-09-20, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by urquattr085

Plus they are fibreglass on a steel backbone chassis

He's had a few panels done already (most are just sheets screwed onto the fibreglass body), the doors will be done on the body once it is mobile. Apparently very heavy and complex to remove/fit.

I didn’t know that! I’ve always assumed they were “made” of stainless steel, not clad!

urquattr085 · 04-09-20, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Isimmo

I didn’t know that! I’ve always assumed they were “made” of stainless steel, not clad!

Neither did I!
In my 2nd pic you can see 2 of the screws down the back of the front wing. The fit is awful but could be improved with the right skills (but not by me

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I'll probably end up doing some mechanical work though if I can get it running properly.

mackenzie50 · 05-09-20, 04:20 PM

There's one that seems used as a daily in Edinburgh- certainly the last few times I've been in town I've see a lady driving it about.

urquattr085 · 07-09-20, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mackenzie50

There's one that seems used as a daily in Edinburgh- certainly the last few times I've been in town I've see a lady driving it about.

Fabulous.... Why not eh?

sinbin5t · 13-09-20, 07:58 PM

One of these goes to a show in Fleetwood quite often, shame is that it's covered in horrific swirls on the roof and bonnet where somebody tried to use a polisher on it

urquattr085 · 14-09-20, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sinbin5t

One of these goes to a show in Fleetwood quite often, shame is that it's covered in horrific swirls on the roof and bonnet where somebody tried to use a polisher on it

Hey Bruce... How are you, hope you're OK

That's not a good look for a DMC!
Can be rectified though.

sinbin5t · 15-09-20, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by urquattr085

Hey Bruce... How are you, hope you're OK

That's not a good look for a DMC!
Can be rectified though.

I'm fine Geoff, hope you and the family are good too.

They have used a cutting compound on that DMC which is why it's so bad, new panels would be the only cure.

Funny thing is, the owner doesn't appear bothered in the least

04-09-20, 08:28 AM	#13
Quendale90 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Shetland Posts: 50	Certainly don’t see these every day. Last one I saw was at Retro Rides Weekender last may at Goodwood. That one was on air ride. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-09-20, 04:20 PM	#16
mackenzie50 Grown up member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Morayshire Posts: 229	There's one that seems used as a daily in Edinburgh- certainly the last few times I've been in town I've see a lady driving it about.

13-09-20, 07:58 PM	#18
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	One of these goes to a show in Fleetwood quite often, shame is that it's covered in horrific swirls on the roof and bonnet where somebody tried to use a polisher on it