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1981 auto up for auction

PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:12 pm
by kckoopa
http://www.classic-auctions.com/Auction ... 34253.aspx

Anyone recognise it? Has an Irish plate. Looks in good condition.

Re: 1981 auto up for auction

PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:32 pm
by kckoopa
bit more info for those who are looking (bit out of my price range :cry: )

its on Carzone in ireland for 28,000 euros

http://www.carzone.ie/search/DeLorean/D ... annel=CARS
(thanks to delorean.ie forum members for the info)

and reserve at auction is approx £20,000

Re: 1981 auto up for auction

PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:24 pm
by dmc4087
Which do you prefer, auto or manual?

1981 auto up for auction

PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:41 pm
by kckoopa
Manual definitely! but Paul O'Malley on the delorean.ie forum does say it's in very good condition.

Re: 1981 auto up for auction

PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:54 pm
by RobvdVeer
Manual, Nice. We need more fans on the manual camp.

Re: 1981 auto up for auction

PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:03 pm
by bandit
I'm going to this auction, it's only 45 mins away for me. There are some nice cars going through.

1981 auto up for auction

PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:28 pm
by kckoopa
I'm working so I'll have a look on the online bidding to see where it gets to but the agent said the reserve was approx £20k

Re: 1981 auto up for auction

PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 10:19 pm
by bandit
He will be taking it back home then, is my guess.

Re: 1981 auto up for auction

PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:11 pm
by delorean12uk
RobvdVeer wrote:Manual, Nice. We need more fans on the manual camp.


I had my suspicions you were camp Rob

Re: 1981 auto up for auction

PostPosted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:12 am
by RobvdVeer
delorean12uk wrote:I had my suspicions you were camp Rob

It surprises me everytime how you manage to come up with something i do not comprehend.

Anyway, I was talking about the group of owners that have (and like) a manual transmission for the DeLorean.