Bringing the DeLorean DMC-12 back to its prime will demand a hefty dose of elbow grease, but the payoff is worth it
A low-mileage DeLorean DMC-12 has just been pulled from a barn in Southern Wisconsin and now under new ownership, it could soon be back up and running. This particular DeLorean was discovered by the owner of restoration firm DeLorean Midwest, Michael McElhattan, hidden at the back of a barn It was found covered in a thick layer of dust and had apparently been sitting in the same spot for upwards of 20 years.
Opening up the key reveals that the struts used for the gullwing doors remain fully functional after all these years but a family of mice had called the car home, leaving it with a horrible stench and droppings all throughout. In fact, the YouTube video detailing the car shows plenty of mice running around in the car. Read: An Amazing Collection Of 230 Classic Cars Discovered In Hidden Barn Find https://www.youtube.
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