No automotive enthusiast I know is into cars exclusively. Each of them has at least one other interest (such as watches). Many people are into certain movies or film franchises, which can often guide numerous fantasies and even the purchasing decisions of gearheads. “Back to the Future” is not only an iconic movie by itself, but it’s also well known amongst the car community for popularizing the DeLorean DMC-12, albeit one that was heavily modified into a time machine. Our Pick of the Day is perfect for both fans of the movie and its hero vehicle. This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 “Back to the Future” time machine replica is listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Miami.
It’s safe to say that ever since “Back to the Future” first hit theaters in 1985, people have been creating replicas of its stainless steel-skinned time machine. Building one of those on a limited budget in a garage can end poorly. However, this one is on a completely different level as it was created by Bruce Coulombe of Coulombe Enterprises, a Florida company which has built nearly 70 BTTF time machine replicas.
Just look at the details. According to the selling dealer, “Great lengths were spent achieving a correct representation of the movie down to the correct purple clamps that hold the external wires. Most builders would use black clamps—these are aviation purple clamps use just like in the movie car. It has all-metal aluminum construction for the rear vents, external mesh rails and other parts.”
There’s also a Mr. Fusion device at the back, which Doc Brown used at the end of the first movie/beginning of “Back to the Future Part II” to turn ordinary trash into power.
Inside the cockpit, there are all the buttons and displays that helped send Marty McFly back to 1955. The seller adds, “Fully functional ‘Time Circuits’ can be programmed with any dates/times you like. Real working ‘Plutonium Gauges’ exactly as in the film. The ‘Upper Console’ is mounted to the ceiling, along with many other details in the car that are exact replicas of the parts seen in the film.” In addition, there are plenty of prop replicas that come with the car, including a hoverboard signed by Christopher Lloyd.
No BTTF DeLorean would be complete without a Flux Capacitor. I think you can guess by now that this replica has one. It emits a resonating buzz and, when you put it into “time travel” modes, it even lights up.
Mechanically, this DeLorean did some time-traveling into the future, receiving upgraded front shocks and adjustable rear coilovers. The PRV (Peugeot-Renault-Volvo) 2.85-liter V6 is connected to a five-speed manual gearbox and cooled by an upgraded radiator with dual electric fans.
If you feel that it’s your “density” to buy this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 “Back to the Future” time machine replica, don’t be timid like the 1955 version of George McFly—act like the more confident 1985 George McFly and go after what you want. You might need to sell a lot of books, though, because it’ll cost you $175,000 to put this creation in your driveway.
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