DeLorean Identifies in Hadleigh Suffolk

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DeLorean Identifies in Hadleigh Suffolk

Postby jamesrguk » Sat May 01, 2010 7:54 pm

Hi All,

I wasn't going crazy it was a DeLorean I spotted a few months back driving past my shop in Hadleigh, Suffolk.
Today by chance I finaly caught up with the owner, he bought some wine left it in the store as he went to collect his 'car' and you guessed it, he pulled up in a DeLorean.

He's not on the forum or a member of any clubs etc..l. but he's had the car for about a year

    Grey Interior
    Remote door launchers (which he didn't realise were aftermarket)
    Manual
    Flat hood with no flap
    Vin 16369 on a 'B' registration!

He purchased it about a year ago, does anyone know anything about this car? he seems like a real nice chap and he sounded keen on getting involved with the DeLorean Eurotec meet up.

small world eh!.

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Re: DeLorean Identifies in Hadleigh Suffolk

Postby A Van » Sat May 01, 2010 8:02 pm

What are the chances of that!

Ex John Hanley I believe?
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Re: DeLorean Identifies in Hadleigh Suffolk

Postby bozzzydmc » Sat May 01, 2010 8:18 pm

Thats really cool James, bet you couldnt believe it when he pulled up in that !

Hope he joins up on here it would be great to hear more from him

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Re: DeLorean Identifies in Hadleigh Suffolk

Postby Dan 6511 » Sat May 01, 2010 8:27 pm

Wow another randomly spotted delorean on the roads in essex, they are so common these days :lol:
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Re: DeLorean Identifies in Hadleigh Suffolk

Postby arranj » Sat May 01, 2010 8:30 pm

You Essex boys love your DeLoreans! :lol:

The car used to be on the plate "DEL 4L" in black and silver.
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Re: DeLorean Identifies in Hadleigh Suffolk

Postby A Van » Sat May 01, 2010 11:34 pm

I think Martin might know this car, I could be wrong but he used to rant on about ' John Hanley's suspension ' being so good.
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Re: DeLorean Identifies in Hadleigh Suffolk

Postby rich6986 » Tue May 04, 2010 10:47 pm

Seems this car was destined for Essex - it's the one I tested a couple of years ago when it was for sale in Kent! And yes, Martin G commented to me about its good handling.
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Re: DeLorean Identifies in Hadleigh Suffolk

Postby DeLorean Cars » Tue May 04, 2010 11:56 pm

...although apprently not so good at motorway speeds :lol: It drove really nicely on the twisties around the workshop and braked in a straight line - which is unusual for a car on original suspension bushes. It was looked after by Don Steger in the US. The door launchers work really well and I've done the same solenoid-based setup ever since. It's totally different from the DPNW system.

I did the clutch on it among other things. I can forward a copy of the work I did if he wants it.
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