W A N T E D ... 'D'

[extremepie]

Hiya some of you will know that i'm in the market for a 'D'.. Got some cash ready now! so looking to see whats about!
To be honest there doesn't seem to be that much around!
So if anyone can enlighten me as to where one might be, i would be eternally grateful
Oh yeah limit of £20k

Don't suppose anyone knows much about this car???

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/cla ... arno/62318

Thanks Peeps

[arranj]

You're quite right - there doesn't actually to seem to be much about for some reason right now!

Other than the £30k+ RHD one, the only 4 I know about are:



viewtopic.php?f=56&t=708 - Vin 3078 at £20k


viewtopic.php?f=56&t=136 - Vin 11761 at £18k. This is the one you've mentioned - an ex-middle eastern car, and has been for sale for at least 1 year, in Antrim, Northern Ireland. No-one seems to know much about it, but there is a topic on the Ireland forum: http://www.delorean.ie/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1197 - there may be someone in Ireland who can help you, or ask Matt, who lives in Antrim and might know someone who knowns someone!


John Geuley has a car for sale apparently - but again not totally sure on the details, other than the price is £15,500 and it's in England


And John Dore in Ireland is selling his black car, which "needs work", including a frame-off. No price as yet, he's "open to offers"



Other than that Chris Nicholson offers a purchase/import and restoration service for a price. If you have trouble contacting him here then mention it here - there are a few of us who have ways of contacting him!

And I'm fairly sure Martin would offer a purchase/importing/restoration service for a price too! Of all the links mentioned so far Martin is the one who will reply the quickest!

Also Ed Uding will have one for sale (in The Netherlands).

Other than that you'd need to look at ebay USA and importing, which isn't all that difficult. There are a few people here who have done it and say it's fairly easy - I can point you in the right direction. Remember you'll need to pay to get the car to a port, pay shipping (£1300+VAT), then pay VAT on the price of the car too.

[mnickels]

As Arran said give me a shout if you want more info on the cars in Ireland, north or south. Al Vanstone I think knows a bit more on the car in Antrim as well.

[DeLorean Cars]

It's definitely a seller's market over here unless you're trying to sell a car that needs work for too much money. John Geuley's is a good car afaik but was on sale for 5 mins and disappeared which may well mean it has been sold.

In my experience, cars sell before I've finished them which means I haven't needed to advertise any for some time. I think Chris N has the same experience. I have 2 in progress but it will be several months before either is ready and I already have someone waiting on the first one - the second will need a full chassis restoration and will end up at top money.

[arranj]

I don't know much about John Geuley, other than he registered on here only 4 weeks ago, which I would say would have been unlikely if he had sold his car.
Gotta be worth an email I reckon, if only to clear it up. Let us know if you hear anything back.

[bozzzydmc]

I agree there really isnt many DeLoreans for sale in the UK and in my view it has been like that for some time.

I've dropped you a message with details of one i know of.

If you need any help or advice and what to look for when buying a D your in the right place

Mike

[tourettes tony]

so are we right in saying there is a shortage of de's TT

[extremepie]

Thanks You guys.
Now i've got a few leads to investigate, hopefully will secure a 'D' purchase in the near future

[DeLorean Cars]

Yes, there's a shortage of D's in this country. I can't import and bring them back to life fast enough to fulfil the current demand.

[extremepie]

Yes, there's a shortage of D's in this country. I can't import and bring them back to life fast enough to fulfil the current demand.

At least you are trying !