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Old 02-03-2008, 08:15 PM
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Delorean Day

Here are the pics from us retrieving it today.



hiding on us







Eagle-co94 with is D



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watch out for the parking brake


Best thing I saw today


Mercedes Benz 300D Turbodiesel :Official Delorean Tow vehicle.


Did this while towing, on the cell, putting camera out the sunroof and watching traffic.



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Old 02-03-2008, 08:15 PM
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Old 02-03-2008, 08:25 PM
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hahah awesomeness!
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Old 02-03-2008, 08:42 PM
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Be careful with that time machine, it's turning you into Biff already.

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Old 02-03-2008, 11:43 PM
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That DMC doesn't look too bad.

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Old 02-03-2008, 11:44 PM
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Mcfly!
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Old 02-04-2008, 12:47 AM
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Now you just need one of these!
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Old 02-04-2008, 05:15 AM
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Looks like fun.

ONe of the two best days of Delorean ownership.....the other being the day it goes away!

Just kidding, I hope the car works out for your buddy. It looks pretty nice.

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Old 02-04-2008, 09:04 AM
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Looks like fun.

ONe of the two best days of Delorean ownership.....the other being the day it goes away!
heh, he already has a buyer just in case
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Old 02-04-2008, 10:08 AM
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Whatever else you can say about them, they ARE slick-looking! Congrats on the new aquisition!

Thanks for the pics, Joe. The Don: Multitasker - tow car operator and photographer!
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Old 02-04-2008, 11:06 AM
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Wow! And a rust-free example too!
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Old 02-04-2008, 11:25 AM
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They have always been my favorite. They kinda look like a Mercedes C111.
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Old 02-04-2008, 06:33 PM
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Be careful with that time machine, it's turning you into Biff already.

LMAO! Saved that pic!

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