The RetroBlasting DeLorean - Part 1

[@TheNightBadger]

_"I did all the work myself"_ - cuts to a picture of Melinda working in the car!

[@sXeblues]

I'm gonna tell you something that you already know: That is one badass car! And I love that you'll be doing a series on it -- as well as showing off all of the modifications you've done to it -- as I've only ever seen two or three legit DeLoreans in my life; and a couple of those were actual BTTF time machine replicas. So, this is awesomesauce!

[@denniss4951]

DeLoreans are weird cars, wouldn't consider it badass. Looks interesting but it's basically a low-tech heavy plastic tub with stainless steel body panels snapped onto it and a wimpy motor in the back.

[@sXeblues]

Dennis S You forgot the part about its being a time machine. And one of the greatest cinematic automobiles ever, for it.

[@st555ne]

very interesting man. it’s very cool seeing this in good shape.

[@DutchDeLorean]

I've had my DeLorean for 9 years too. #3296. Really a great car.

[@Transfixed]

Great stuff, I can just imagine the joy of that road trip. I'm happy to know that one of these gems is safely in the care of RetroBlasting :)

[@BullCraftMaxx]

When is part 2 coming out? Awesome video!

[@DamirBabic-xc5po]

Yaaaay! A delorean😍🤩🤍

[@newdamage5945]

Oh hell yeah!

[@MattiePride]

I hope one day I get to own one myself... I looooove this car so much.

[@AlanDoktor]

If you're going to make a retro KZbin channel you might as well do it with some style!

[@borderruffian100]

Really love this one...on top of my action figure collection....I have the base model for the wagon queen family truckster that is my other passion.

[@cyrinix]

Awesome vid, where's part 2? ;)

[@MasonFowlkesKenneth]

Any chance you still have that radio?

[@The82bstewart]

If i was rich id rather have a movie accurate top notch delorean then a Lambo, Bentley or anything else like that. Ever where you go everybody is gonna wanna look at it and get a picture...Great car for connecting and talking too just about anyone..

[@hanniffydinn6019]

The82bstewart actually in various shows its shown that this car gets more attention than any car ever made , even a million pound Ferrari ,and people actually like you, want to talk to you ! The only car worth buying for attention seeking... It literally turns heads..

[@The82bstewart]

Hanniffy Dinn I believe it.. i not much of a attention seeker but dont mind talking to folks bout things we both enjoy and makes us happy.

[@hanniffydinn6019]

The82bstewart yeah, for sure its a joyous car with happy feelings about people just love it of all ages. Definitely my dream car, next to a tesla, think I'd like an electric delorean !

[@acoffeewithsatan]

Someone who owns a DeLorean surely knows his stuff. Every rich guy can buy a stereotypical Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, whatever, for status and not caring much about it - I've seen many times business-looking gents casually washing high-end brand-new Mercedes, BMWs and others alike in automatic washers, what a cringe that is! Those folks have no real love or passion for the cars and bought them mostly because #1 they can afford them, and #2 they look cool for their fellow acquaintances. Someone who buys a classic car, mainly one that isn't particularly fast, comfortable, reliable or easy to repair and goes through the hassle of maintaining it surely loves his car and is passionate about it, much more than the guy who sees a car as a status symbol, a rolling price tag just to prove others you're wealthy enough to afford that.

[@hanniffydinn6019]

André Fontes oh for sure people who buy the rarer classic cars like delorean, lotus et al are far more fascinating wholesome people with true passion rather than rich people with egos showing off ! 👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@DeanREnglish_Gunpla]

Actually, only america requires the clutch to be depressed to start the car. I am from Japan and no car here need the pedal pressed, same in Australia. The car is amazing with the exception of the replacement radio, which looks terrible!!!! I understand replacing the speakers.

[@silverwings11035]

What do you mean one of the ones Built-in Ireland. They were all Built-in Ireland. You can not include the Rebuilds that are done at the DeLorean facilities

[@ronaldfrechette2045]

I love that you have a flux capacitor.

[@retroforce6919]

It looks amazing, very clean car for the age. 👍

[@DougPalumbo]

My ‘lottery money’ car is a Delorean. That and a ‘66 Batmobile.

[@SciFiFan2012]

Doug Palumbo I've got a lottery list too! Filming models of the Enterprise from TOS to TUC, the General Lee, KITT, original BSG Cylon centurion, Batmobile '66, the Galactica 1980 Viper cycle, the dune buggy in ST Nemesis, and the Winchester's Impala from Supernatural (all show accurate) and one each of the 'hero' uniforms from all the ST series, Luke's ESB Bespin uniform, and his Jedi robes and oufit from RotJ, original BSG, Stargate, a working spinning Stargate, a Johnny Five from Short Circuit, an R2 unit, Dalek, Cyberman, TARDIS and a K-9. Hey, it's a lottery list lol we can dream!

[@HollywoodF1]

You can see a '66 Batmobile beside an '81 BTTF Time Machine at Terrible's Hotel and Casino in Jean, NV. I was just there last weekend.

[@Sportimus]

The DeLorean is a timeless modern classic. Cool car.

[@TheGreatSteve]

Every car I've owned has been manual and I've never needed to depress the clutch to start them.

[@gjmob]

Same here, must be an american thing.

[@FreeworldOL]

It’s a modern car thing, came in around the time push start buttons and complicated computers

[@Yankeededandy62]

My 69 Corvette doesn't start if I don't depress the clutch. The key can't be pulled from the ignition, if it isn't in reverse. Yes, it's an American thing

[@Patrick94GSR]

Olly my 94 Honda requires clutch in to start. My first car a 89 Camry manual required it also. However 80’s Honda’s did not require clutch in to start. My 2000 Miata requires clutch in to start but I installed an override because apparently having the clutch disengaged when starting can cause issues with the crankshaft thrust bearings.

[@WCBs]

I don't have a BttF quote that won't come off as cliche`, but that car is awesome. Great video

[@mattleuty5285]

Such a cool ride and your trip bringing the car back sounds like a great bonding experience with your vehicle. Thanks for sharing.

[@lordjs9726]

Nice car. I have a 1982 Pointac Firebird TA, the model of car used in the OG Knight Rider show. Unfortunately mine is red instead of black, but I might have it re-painted to black at some point.

[@ronaldfrechette2045]

Do you have a properly sized booster seat to take Broken Vader for a drive?😁

[@cliffyk3380]

Fantastic one of my top favourite cars, KITT being number one for me lol. Love hearing you on WCBS's podcast to great stuff.

[@hedlund88]

nice video but i have never been in a car that require you to push in the clutch to start it, must be an american thing

[@nickrounds6175]

What a beautiful car, would love to own one... one day maybe😁

[@ThatWolfWithShades]

You're telling me american manual cars you need to stomp on the clutch to turn the key? That has to be one of the stupidest 'features' I've ever heard of.

[@HollywoodF1]

@@timothyward8695 Which makes it good practice anyway. Besides, what's the first thing you're going to do once the engine's running? Mash the clutch and put it in gear. This way-- no extra work and you're already there.

[@jedipoodoo]

Just shows the love and dedication that went into that car. Makes me wish I still had my '84 Trans Am. It resembled KITT as that was one of my favorites, so I know that feeling of sitting in a car for the first time that previously you always saw on film and fell head over heels for. Thanks for sharing with us man.

[@skinc4rver]

So cool Michael! I've wondered about the car forever! So glad to see you made a video about it. Keep up the amazing content! These videos only get better each time.

[@mackbonham1]

This is freaking amazing. Your house is like the Geek Smithsonian.

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

She'll make point 5 past lightspeed.

[@greecoboost]

And do the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs.

[@3DJapan]

One of my neighbors has one or at least did a few years ago. I was walking past their house and their garage was open. There were some boxes piled on top of it but I could definitely recognize the back end of a DeLorean poking out.

[@jacksondowns5554]

I love Cars. And this is the car that got me into cars. This car was such a black sheep but in a way it was ahead of it’s time. I wish I owned one of these but I’m only 17 so:(

[@daveanderson6248]

Thanks for the great video. I had DeLorean #4497, bought new - like yours, grooved hood, rear power antenna, gray interior. I was one of the very few that got one at list price ($26,500); people were paying $8-10,000 over list when they first became available. (I had had a deposit on the car for two years which guaranteed the price.) Mine was an automatic - obviously a tactical error as it was even slower than the manuals; had a turbo installed which helped a lot at speed but it was still a pig off the line. I had it for about eight years, put about 26,000 miles on it. Great car - I had very few of the problems you hear about, and it was probably the most attention-getting of the 40+ vehicles I've owned so far. After John DeLorean got pinched with the cocaine, I got the vanity plate SNORT, and my license plate frame read "Things Go Better With Coke." It was so cool to see people pull up behind me at a light and watch their faces as they got close enough to read it. (I was careful to NEVER carry anything in the car that even remotely resembled coke.) Actually never got stopped but finally somebody complained and the D.O.T. tried to take it back; had to get a new plate but I never turned in SNORT - still have it.

[@boeingnz]

It's not real time machine but it really make you fell like the 80's.

[@GenXToysGeek]

It's gorgeous !!!

[@blakeriley6690]

cool stuff, Theres a few upgrades you should do though. Didnt see a pic of the engine bay but do run the stainless overflow bottle, and for the love of god get stainless braided fuel hoses. We have seen quite a few fires kill these cars past few years with people running original rubber hoses. j ket doesnt like that. Also the stage 1 exhaust really opens her up. Dave McKeen on the DMCTALK forum also sells solid state relays he makes( the solid state rpm relay is a must!) as well as LED's all around really help the cars electrical system and just last and look way better. But very nice car

[@vagtav310]

If you ever succeed to get back to the 80s,just call me!

[@harrycallahan692]

One of the best parts of the 80's was President Reagan!

[@michaelheinrich44]

Harry Callahan The Actor!?

[@AdLamb]

Must be a thing in America, in Britain almost every manual can start without having to put clutch down 1st.

[@rolly4x4]

Same in Australia, at least for some makes

[@KJ-tz7vc]

Importantly, where did you get those vintage Marty McFly Nikes???

[@ShadowWingTronix]

I'm in Connecticut. Is this the classic car dealer that had his own TV shows for a while? I think it's called Chasing Classic Cars or something.

[@smidge146]

Not being able to start the engine without disengaging the clutch? Most manual cars have neutral don't they? every car I've driven you don't have to push down on the clutch to start the engine.

[@admiralmarciniak1035]

No safety switch on the clutch pedal was common for all standard transmission vehicles that year and older it was not a quirk of the DeLorean

[@mr.funiverse]

Loved hearing about the connection you made with such a great car. Thanks for another great video!

[@RageONTv]

So glad i watched this video. Amazing. Wondering if something happened to it since you commented years ago that someone crashed into it. Is this video before that happened? Thanks.

[@wolfkai8583]

Tell me your price and I’ll buy it

[@AshtonArcher]

Great stuff. Really interesting!

[@areasevenpro]

I like that Ready Player One accurately showed Parzival shifting his DeLorean in reverse.

[@hiddenhistoryny129]

Channeling Doug Damuro I see 😂. Great looking DMC

[@TheFunkyJawa]

Nostalgia Vs common sense right here. How far would you go? Mike goes as far as humanly possible on the nostalgia right here. I bought a Beetle just because of Herbie so I can't say it's a bad car, it's love!

[@Ryan-vt3np]

Michael, love that you are keeping it close to stock. I live in the Palm Beach area so I am lucky enough to attend the Barrett Jackson auction (wish I made enough money to buy more than a t shirt and a beer) and I hate it when I see a beautiful old car with too many mods. I think they were perfect the way the rolled off the line but I do LOVE the time circuit display. You gotta mod a DeLorian a little. Also, I'm not taking sides but your ride is cooler than Ernest Clines ;)

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Should you ever decide to completely convert to a Time Machine, look up Coulombe Enterprises in Florida.

[@TheBuckoJohnson]

Only 85 mph? This is ridiculous! How are you supposed to travel through time now? I guess do it the old fashion way.. with age.

[@dgray7537]

LiftedMonster, we're better off, sure he would get neat stuff but he wouldn't have time to make videos .

[@spaceman022]

actually it can do 120-125 MPH.Thats the most they put on the speedometer due to laws at the time.

[@MarcelosToyRoom]

Amazing man. There is no other car I want to own in my life. One day I will get one :D great video my brother :D

[@thestuffz]

wish I could drive one. Sat in the BTTF car that goes to comic cons and yeah... too big and too tall! I can almost see over the windshield pillar when sitting in the seat...

[@jgfear]

1.21 giga watts!

[@minitower]

I love the flux capacitor and the time circuit screen

[@jingizu149]

Blind car purchase road trips are the best. I'm glad to see the care and attention you continue to give to this crazy classic.

[@KnifePhD73]

I can't believe he trusted a car in storage for 30 years to do that. Especially with a limited bank account. Don't get me wrong, it is an awesome story but I wold have been on pins and needles the whole time.

[@DylanTaylor]

FINALLY FOUND A KZbinR WITH A DELOREAN!!!

[@albertrowe3351]

Where I worked in the UK (Winsford, industrial estate Cheshire), the building next door was a Plastic coating company, I remember hundreds of chassis for the DeLorean coming there to be coated, it must have been in the late 70's early 80's, The company that occupies the site now is Mitras on road one, the company I worked for was Nash Engineering at the time (an American that made liquid ring vacuum pumps & compressors, they were based in Connecticut, Wilson Bld.

[@leomad881]

Awesome Vid. Made me want to watch the movie...

[@emulatorretro]

Not all Deloreans were built in the UK. 500 of them were built in Peoria IL.

[@Jimbo-in-Thailand]

+1 RetroBlasting - Great info and fantastic car! My then brand new 1980 Corvette also had the crappy 85mph speedometer. I believe former President Jimmy Carter was responsible for that hated mandatory change. And it's interesting that the DeLorean's interior layout, especially the dash and console, looks quite similar to my beloved 1986 Fiero GT that I owned for many years. The difference is the Fiero was mid-engined so no room for anything behind the seats. At least there was somewhat of a trunk in the rear that could accommodate a full-size wheel/tire if need be. Cheers from Thailand! 😊

[@MozziMono]

Good work with that Deloeran! I have another movie car. I have a 1973 VW Beatle painted as Herbie and so happy with it :-)

[@boblowes]

The lower riding profile at the front looks SO much better. DeLoreans are such weird, quirky cars, but man... they look fantastic. I dunno if it it's just because we're of that generation that was the right age when Back to the Future came out, but whenever I see a Delorean, I get the same weird butterflies as when I see the 1989 Batmobile, the Millennium Falcon, or a Police Box. I love how you've kept the car as authentic as possible - that little stereo mod is beautiful though. Thanks for sharing, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of the RetroBlasting DeLorean. N.B. - it's not that unusual for UK cars with manual transmission to have the reverse select by shifting the stick to the left, and then either down, or sometimes up. I can see how it would confuse or feel unnatural on a left-hand drive car, but on a right hand drive, it's actually fairly normal. Quite why DeLorean didn't go with a more stick shift that felt more natural to American drivers, I'm not sure. Just one of the quirks of the car, I suppose. Mind you, so far as I can tell, most US cars that use a manual transmission almost always seem to favour a column shift (are they manual?Could be automatic - I have no idea), and those just confuse the hell out of me. I think I'd be constantly getting it confused with my indicator and wiper controls. And if the DeLorean's stick shift is puzzling, be grateful you've never driven an old French Citroen - on some models, the headlights would turn with the wheels. Which, kind of makes sense, but is VERY disconcerting. My dad had a couple where the handbrake was a handle mounted IN the centre of the dash, which you'd have to pul toward you to engage, and then there was a little pedal on the floor to release it. French cars are their own special kind of weird. I suppose we should all be thankful Doc brown never built his Time Machine in a Deux Chevaux.

[@JeffHucik]

5269 here! Found your channel the other day and am now excited to see you’re a fellow D-owner. Keep blasting!

[@brettcooper3893]

Very nice stock example! As much as I like the cars that are tricked it into the time machines, I very early on in the late 80s became very appreciative of the original model. Also just recently saw the episode of Star Trek: TNG that references a flux capacitor (mentioned by Chief O'Brien). I knew they had it somewhere in the show but was just randomly watching the episode and there it was!

[@MozziMono]

Nice DeLorean! I have another movie car, a real Herbie (VW Beetle 1973) and I am happy with it :-)

[@georgelea4297]

Yes can't wait for more videos on this

[@davidjacobs8558]

Elon Musk should have bought the right to Delorean name (I'm pretty sure it is not that expansive now days). and make electric gull wing door sports car, and forget about putting falcon doors on SUV's.

[@davidq.5488]

I've seen a couple with no back window. But the motorized time circuits dropped my jaw. TY for posting fellow Gen X-er!

[@ravagingwolverine]

I once started an older, manual Volvo that didn't require the clutch to be pushed in to start. I nearly launched myself down a steep hill. That would have been a somewhat unpleasant experience! When I first heard when and where you got your DeLorean, I thought I might have seen your car. The one DeLorean I recall seeing in the wild was around that time in 2009. I'm between Connecticut and Georgia -- much closer to CT -- so it seemed possible. However, the one I saw was on a flatbed. That would have been a cool coincidence. Your acquisition of the car makes for a great story. Thanks for the tour. The variations are interesting.

[@RetroCrunch]

Awesome video! Id go back to 1984.. On repeat.. :)

[@NorthernChev]

Mine is #3876 - Sept 81. Which I bought in June of 1996 with only 19K miles. I still own it today. It is currently in my living room.

[@silverwings11035]

I've been an owner of a DeLorean for the last 14 years and it is the best driving car I've ever had and everything about the car is perfect! Of course my car wasn't always in perfect condition considering I found it abandoned 14 years ago in Malibu California where was left to rot since the early 90s and I sent completely restored the entire car myself. I put a lot of modern touches into my car like a two-tone interior and satellite radio with Pandora and Bluetooth hands-free calling along with two way heated seats and it gives this classic 80s car a bit of neewer conveniences but still holds That 80s feel! I made my car a bit faster along with better handling and better brakes and it literally is the ultimate driving machine for me and I am VIN number 11035 January built 82 and I really like this video and thanks for keeping it stock and not making it look like Back to the Future!

[@lostonwallace1396]

I truly appreciate you taking the time to show us your car. I've read a lot about the DeLorean, but it's nice to see it on video like this. Great job explaining things. You're such a natural host, dude!

[@ebwarg]

I hope nobody blinds themselves before you fix the label! ;)

[@frankbizzoco1954]

As others have pointed out that they never have to put the clutch down to start it, I guess it is an American thing. Every single car I have owned that is a manual, all the way up to my 2019 car with a push button start, I still have to push the clutch down or no engine start. The reverse thrown all the way to the right and up or whatever that was would definately mess me up though. This is definately my "dream car". This one, and the 59 Cadillac from Ghostbusters, but those are hard to find in good shape that's affordable. But this car is definately doable, especially since there are 3 dealerships here that still build and sell them from new old stock. I'm glad those dealerships are still making these cars...I just want to at least drive one! I cant imagine taking it home for the first time saying to yourself "i cant believe this is actually mine!" I'd have to pinch myself. Great video!

[@thedeathreaperofficial8079]

Nice video! Man, the troubles you have to go through to obtain and maintain a movie car. My Jurassic Park Jeep had all kinds of mechanical issues, title problems, etc. Still worth it though.

[@AndehX]

'mericans..... Over here in the UK, pretty much all cars can be started by simply turning the key. I've never been in a car that's needed to clutch the be depressed when starting.

[@Frisenette]

Nothing wrong with paper speaker drivers. They are the best in fact, especially for a car. If you wanted to go with the raw metal style, Jordan or Mark Audio aluminum full range drivers would be in the vein and period of the car.

[@raycarroll6851]

I'm currently in the market for a Delorean and I want the exact same model as yours. Not just because its in the movie but because they look the best. What you have done to it is awesome, keep it stock(almost) like John Z meant it to be, my absolute dream car. Would consider putting a Stage 1 exhaust on it though :)

[@machineman6498]

👍 Thank you for making this. It did answer the question of why some cars looked too high. Didn’t know about the full size wheel not fitting inside the car. That’s a head scratcher.

[@desertmav8632]

I have a friend that had a DeLorean and he used to joke that it was the only car that could break down without being driven lol! I remember driving it and being amazed at how slow it was. But I loved them as a kid too. Guigiaro body design(same as the Lotus Esprit and VW Scirocco and others)

[@redfive2008]

My 1981 Subaru GLF 2-door hardtop did not require pushing the clutch in to start the engine. It was actually listed as a feature in the owner's manual, to allow you to move the car short distances by just using the starter motor in either first or reverse. I utilized the feature a few times, and the engine would actually start in gear with the clutch out while the car was already moving.

[@Frisenette]

The Delorean was quaint and retro in the eighties too. It looked very much like something designed in 1976. And as such is not a ikon of the eighties, but rather a testament to the inclusiveness, curiosity and advanced (far superior to today’s) sense of camp of the periods leading popular artists. The real sports car of the eighties would be the Testarossa.

[@CubanPete1990]

Hey do a review of Godzilla king of the monsters toys from trendmasters & Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Toys from Bandai!

[@flyaway892]

Every car in Europe (99% are manuals) can start without pressing the clutch. Just put Neutural and crank it up. Its only on DMCs.

[@jouniranta-puska4699]

I thought the need to depress the clutch before starting was only in newer cars. My first car was a '91 Volvo and you could absolutely start it without depressing any pedals. You could even start it in gear if you really wanted to. The starter would then move the car.

[@lpz3665]

DeLorean didn't forget the clutch safety switch that was not mandated until much later just like the third brake light 1986 and 1/2 third brake lights by federal law had to be on every car. And high beam low beam switches used to be on the floor board by your left foot not on the steering column Model Ts used to have the starter button there.. and the choke and fuel mixture used to be where the horn is today

[@MrGeo176]

I'm actually surprised how much more room there is for the spare wheel compared to the lotus esprit. Iv never worked on a delorean but I know lotus cars like the back of my hand. Very cool car I hardly ever see one with decent brushed finish stainless I'd be interested to know how you keep the marks uniform on the bodywork. Looking forward to more delorean videos.

[@SamSamShine]

What about the taillights ? They seem to have 2 different schemes. One with 2 bands of light and another one with 1 band like yours and the movie's car.

[@jamessmith563]

Randomly watching some of retroblasting back catalogue and found this. What a great video. I think only ecto 1 is more iconic that this car but this might be the coolest. Thanks for sharing this look. Very interesting to someone that’s only ever seen this on screen

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

Micheal totally deserves his very own X-Wing. ☺️🙏 sweet pic with your lovely lady. 🥰

[@shtdaprdtr]

Also to note..no production car in the U.S. in the early 80's was allowed to have a speedometer go past 85. The reason why was to not encourage the over consumption of fuel and energy due to the oil embargo years earlier

[@Roddzilla71]

Go to Jay Leno Garage youtube channel, you'll enjoy his last video about the BTTF DeLorean :)

[@gjmob]

The u.s. has a long history of imposing bogus safety requirements on foreign imports, but what it has done is make them safer than domestic vehicles and thats what buyers want. So basically they shot the u.s. motor industry in the foot.

[@rictusmetallicus]

After all, it's just a car nobody would really care about nowadays, if they would have chosen some other car. But in this reality it's an icon of pop culture