Heritage motor centre BTTF replica

[kckoopa]

"The Heritage Motor Centre has just taken delivery of a new famous exhibit – a recreation of the DeLorean car that starred in the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Back to the Future’. The car, which arrived on Monday 18 March, is on loan from its owner indefinitely and looks set to be a star attraction whilst on display. Although a replica from the film, the car has all the kit including the flux capacitor and the dash board is signed by Christopher Lloyd who played the original Dr Emmett “Doc” Brown in the film. The owner uses the car to raise money for charity and will be attending some of the major events at the HMC dressed up as the “Doc”, whom he incidentally closely resembles!

Amid a glare of media interest, the first DeLorean cars left the Northern Ireland factory in January 1981 built for the American market. Sales in America were disappointingly low and the company subsequently collapsed. Made famous by the Back to the Future films and infamous by the exploits of its creator, the car is like no other. Just over 9,000 were built and most are in North America. Only a handful of right-hand drive models exist, primarily in England, Ireland and Australia. The car has gullwing doors meaning the doors go up rather than out in a space no larger than 13".

Stephen Laing, Curator at the Heritage Motor Centre stated” We are delighted to have the infamous DeLorean car on loan to us from its owner. The car already caused a great stir when it arrived and I’m sure it will prove to be a very popular exhibit!”

Entry fees to the HMC Museum are: Adults £12, Child £8 (5-16 years) under 5 free, Concessions £10 & Family £34 (2 adults & up to 3 children). For more information about any of these events please visit www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk or call 01926 641188. "

From a press release i stumbled upon. Owner is Clive Priest

[Dan 6511]

Is that Glen's old car? I remember it being signed when it was at comic con:

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[arranj]

Yes, previously in Beaulieu. Clive Priest's car is the car that Glen drove.

[Dangermouse]

Is it known who built the car originally? (The BTTF part obviously)

[arranj]

Chris Parnham / helped by Glen Hale mostly

[Dangermouse]

Do you know where the parts were sourced, or we're they locally fabbed?

[bozzzydmc]

I always thought it was Chris N who made the external parts of the car

These were basically swapped off 'Backy' onto the car glen used

Mike

[A Van]

I am sure it was Chris N who made the parts