Just a quick post about a blog being done by another new DeLorean owner. The blog follows one of the very early cars off the production line in 1981, VIN #559. Most of these series 500 cars were used by DMC company employees, suppliers and VIP's associated with the company. In late spring of 1982 these cars were collected from the associated assignees and sold to Chestnut Leasing, a fleet sales company, according to James Espey in his wonderful book "The Illustrated Buyer's Guide to deLorean Automobiles" (a must have book if you don't already have a copy).
Although only recently up and running the blog already has some great posts about the progress of getting #559 back up to "original" road worthyness. Purchased for $18,500 she's presently being re-built from the frame upwards, with fantastic looking results! Mind you, the costs involved are eye-watering, but worth it in the end. As a car with such history and importance to the community she'll be worth quite a bit if she ever comes up for sale.
Check out the website at www.vin559.com, and check back for progress. I'll certainly be keeping an eye on it!
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