Monday, February 8, 2016

Delorean back into production

     Finally after being thirty-five years in the dark, DeLorean Motor is resurrecting the past with plans to build replicas of the famed car from the Back to the Future movies of the 1980's. The vehicles must meet current Clean Air Act standards for the model year in which they are produced. The new law allows the low volume vehicle manufacturer to meet the standards by installing an engine and emissions equipment produced by another automaker (GM, Ford, etc.) for a similar EPA-certified vehicle configuration or a crate engine that has been granted a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order. Finally, new life was gave Stephen Wayyne an idea for his recent purchase on DMC (Delorean Motor Company). 
     The Delorean that has not been in production for over 34 years. The company has remained in business by refurbishing the old DeLorean that were originally made (about 9,000 units were originally sold between 1981-1983) for car enthusiasts who have passion for these specialty stainless steel cars. Now thanks to Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2015. Refurbished DeLoreans cost $45,000 to $55,000.  The replicas will cost closer to $100,000 when they go on sale in early 2017. According to Stephen Waynne, " The Majority of what we have here are customer-owned cars that are in for restoration." and "there is no reason to change of appearance of the car whatsoever ." Due to the supposed drug smuggling in the company, the company was forced into bankruptcy.
The Associated Press

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