DeLorean Barn Find with 977 Miles!
Mike and Kevin track down a mouse infested DeLorean barn find in southern Wisconsin
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Title Signing with a cold Hamms won my over in this one.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Hamms seals the deal!
A google suggestion brought me here. As someone named after this car. I love to see this. Its a goal to own one someday.
@deloreannation
9 ай бұрын
Hope you can reach that goal, live the dream!
Congrats guys! Car looks amazing! You know, in an awesome barn find kinda way. Can't wait to see it in person.
@RealSuburbanCowboy
9 ай бұрын
I was going to tag you in case they hadn't seen your rebuild.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Alex! Can wait for you to smell it for yourself!!
@deloreannation
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Alex!
@mleolv426
9 ай бұрын
They just couldn't let you have all the glory
@thatot2863
9 ай бұрын
Alex is now a legit Delorean guy. Congrats 🎉
After you restore it, take it back to the farm for another photo shoot! I’m sure Dick would LOVE IT! Great find!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Great idea. I'd love to take him for a drive.
I want an Dmc Delorean❤
Man when you walked in that Barn I almost had a flashback of when he ran into the barn and then people came out and he had that suit suit on in the movie that was funny
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Peabody's farm!
Love the air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Haha. That'll fix that interior right up!!
Completely fascinates me that these gems are STILL out there in the wild just waiting for someone to find them! Congratulations on the score! Looks like a good car!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Need to get her clean and see what we have!
I live right down the road from this place! Awesome to see a barn find my town.
Great video, amazingly my DeLorean is VIN 1070.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
That's awesome Thomas. Where are you located?.
Still in excellent shape
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
We will get it cleaned up and have a closer look. Promising for sure.
What a Awesome Find . SKK .
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
This car was built in w Belfast, Ireland a month before I was born and the factory was on dunmurry lane, 2 miles from my house. The factory was bought by a French company,montupet and it makes cylinder heads which is great to know the factory is still in operation. Cool car. Great job picking up the delorean, Kevin and Mike. 👍👍🇮🇪🇺🇸
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing John! Cool story!!
Those cars remind me of thw GM j car hatchbacks. Especially from the rear.
Hi,I just seen your channel an was so glad, my old friend George fairman worked in the deloreans factory Dunmurry northern clerk of works early 80s when it was shut down he managed to get John deloreans office chair, when just died he left it to me, it's black tweed made in Belfast, It needs a bit of restoration, I'd like to let someone appreciate it as it's to heavy an I've no room for it now, Kind regards Richard.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Very cool. Where are you located? Reach out to me at the DeLorean Midwest Shop in Crystal Lake, IL. Love to talk more about it. Thanks, Mike
OMG...this is amazing! like a buried treasure. In wisconsin!!!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
It was kind of buried!
@VideoAmericanStyle
9 ай бұрын
More like buried shit. This owner must be senile for letting it deteriorate like this. Sad on many levels.
Amazing !!!
If you keep digging barn cars out without wearing a respirator, you're gonna be decreasing your odds of making it to 90! :D Thanks for the video!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Strengthens the immune system. Kidding aside we will take precautions for the cleaning.
For once KZread suggestions bear fruit. I have been watching Alex's current restoration of his DeLorean on Legit Street Cars so it was a surprise to see this pop up to view. Most barn finds are a joy to watch, and this is no exception. Looking forward to further work on it. 👍
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thanks. Stayed tuned for more!
@williamgreen1196
9 ай бұрын
If you’re in the market for another great automotive based channel, I HIGHLY recommend Vice Grip Garage. Derek Bieri is an absolute joy to watch as he finds old abandoned cars that have been sitting for years (last video is of a Studebaker that hadn’t been touched in 47 years). Most of the vehicles he finds he will get them running and drive them back to his house that is as far as 1500 miles away. I also subscribe to Alex and have been following his restoration of his early model DeLorean. It’s too bad about his frame. I could tell it took a lot of wind out of sail finding all that rot, but thankfully he’s still got a lot more wind in him to soldier on.
Very cool video. Thanks for the education
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
How a person buy a car and never used it. I will glad to have one like this.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Crazy. Owner didn't know why he bought it after a few years.
How can a person let a new car, or any car, rot for 30+ years? Glad you guys got it!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@greggwagner875
9 ай бұрын
Happens a lot, John. I've gone to many cars shows and seen low mileage cars that had to be cleaned up and partially restored. Sometimes rich people buy cars new and they sit in a garage until the guy dies. Or the car was in a fender bender or a motor problem and stored until it can be fixed, and it never is. Until guys like Mike and Kevin find it. I saw a case where a low mileage 1960 Dodge was in a fender bender in 1967 and sat in a garage for decades until it was discovered.
@thebossnocompetition8757
8 ай бұрын
only an idiot does it cars are meant to be driven but some pricks doesnt understand that.
@johnkeviljr9625
8 ай бұрын
@@greggwagner875 Thanks Greg, I appreciate your reply. Stay the course. I love these cars. Best. John
I swear to god you better post a video about the detailing and restoration
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Understood!
How cool of always wanted one I haven't ever seen one in person either
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Junkerclunkerz
9 ай бұрын
@@michaelmcelhattan7238 have you found any in New Hampshire
Amazing find man!! The year was 1995,I was approximately 5mi. From my house,on a road I didn't usually drive. I looked to my right and saw a DeLorean in a driveway. I stopped and knocked on door. I asked if would sell..an they said not right now,but in a couple yrs they planned to. After I talked to them about the car for a few moments,they told me they bought new in 82. It only had a little over 11k miles on it. They said only drove it on really nice weekends,but only on occasions now,and is always been garage,"heated" kept,but just finished detailing. It was very minty! LSS, I left my number,but never heard from them,also forgot about..until 6yrs later. I was 3 miles from where car was owned,and seen a DeLorean at a gas station I pulled into. The owner came out and I began to talk to them about it. I mentioned that I tried to buy one a few miles away,a few years back but was unsuccessful and actually forgot to go back and check on it.They asked me where at and I described..they instantly told me that they just bought it from there an hour ago! They also told me that they were just driving down road and stopped to inquire about it,and within the hour,they bought it for $3,500!!! If only, if only,I hadn't forgot about it!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
So close. If it drove for $3500 it was a steal. Great story. Thanks for sharing!
@iworkout6912
8 ай бұрын
Once in a while I see one in a parade. Taken off a trailer and drove the few miles of the parade. Usually Memorial Day or Forth of July.
Heard you on WGN radio! What an awesome find! Always have loved the Delorean!
@deloreannation
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for tuning in and checking out the video!
Great video! What a dream find
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thank you. I agree!
Oh my God I can't believe this is real!! I'm blown away! I thought it was clickbait 😮
@deloreannation
9 ай бұрын
We couldn’t hardly believe it ourselves. It’s as real as it gets 🤟🏼
Cool... 👍
The mice may actually own the DeLorean, Squatters' Rights. 🏘 Beautiful car find! Can't wait to see all the restoring videos.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
HaHa. Those suckers got evicted!
That’s an early car with the gas door in the hood, with 977 miles.. that’s a gem
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
I agree. I love the early ones.
Loved the video, I remember as a teenager I would try to win one of these new through contests in car magazines out at the time.
Cool! But how much did you end up paying for it????
I'm looking forward to the restoration videos of this delorean🎉
@deloreannation
9 ай бұрын
Thank you, so are we!
I bet that car would just fire right up...🎉🎉❤
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Wishful thinking. Hope to find out soon!
I seen one sitting in Farmington Wisconsin.
This should get the premium youtube car enthusiast's treatment. Ammo NYC should get the detail job. With complete video, of course.
Still a fantastic looking car. Good luck with the restoration.
@deloreannation
8 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
Nobody is this Lucky. What a find.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
I do feel lucky on this one. Glad we were able to share the story. Thanks Terry!
Reminds me a lot of the day I brought 3294 home. Been sitting for 20+ years. Original NCT tires, and 8,637 miles on the clock. Took me 4 years and several trips to DMC Midwest to get it back to its former glory.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Cool story Barry. I remember, it's been a fun ride!
Awesome!!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Another Phoenix rises from the barn dust. Good work boys
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
I like that sentiment!
Great video, can't believe it has under 1000 miles. And a Scott's lawn tractor....not bad
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Scott's tractor only had 326 miles on her.
I just saw the entire Legit Street Cars Delorean restoration project... honestly I gotta say I'm feeling this one even a little more just because it's a manual. Save the manuals and the Deloreans!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Mario! Can't wait to start working on this car.
@greggwagner875
9 ай бұрын
Im glad you mentioned that Mario. I follow LSC too. This car will need a lot of disassembly to clean it out. He had mice and critters in his car too.
@something2sea
8 ай бұрын
"save the manuals, and the Deloreans," but most importantly, ah, save the clock tower‽
AWESOME 👌 FIND!👍👍👍
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm excited!!
awesome video !! I look forward to the video of the restored car in a few weeks ;-)
@deloreannation
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Alexx!
Awesome to see another "lost" one recovered. You guys might want to consider investing in some faceshields and/or masks for these. You don't want to get hantavirus. Seeing Mike stick his head into Mouse City made me shiver a bit.
Looking forward to a restoration video on this!
@mikemcelhattan954
8 ай бұрын
Thanks
Wow I could smell it through the phone. That relay box though, how original. That Delorean is going to clean up so nice. I wanted to stop the video and tell you I’d take it!!! 😂 But all the systems will need going through and updated. But she will be a beauty. Congratulations!!!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Smelovision! Love that Fiero!!
This is exciting! another DeLorean DMC12 rescued, I am so happy.
@mikemcelhattan954
8 ай бұрын
Kevin and I are excited also. Thank you!
Amazing find. Even more amazing that after about 20-years of sitting, that the wheels still turned and had not seized. Nice work!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Car does roll easily. Great sign.
@iworkout6912
8 ай бұрын
@@michaelmcelhattan7238 Considering its a pretty heavy car.
Just amazing that there are still these super low mile cars tucked away. Great find! It's in good hands with you guys.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thanks. Can't wait to get cracking on this one!
@magiccheeseball
9 ай бұрын
It's even more amazing. If rhey could find one with high miles that would be a very rare find
Waw so beautiful car hope All will be nice agein and Mouse move out ha ha ..take care All best from John in denmark
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Thanks John!!
A really awesome find. I surly hope will make the restoration into a KZread series.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
More to come.
Love these finds, especially the original "it was found in a barn" ones. It's like finding treasure. Can't wait to see it brought back to life!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
You and me both Matthew!
YES!! i was hoping you bought it, too good to let go this one!!
Another one saved!!! Why to go!!! Kinda figured you made a deal when you were preparing to pull it out. No one really gonna do that without one.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
We would hate to have come home empty! Some haggling and a deal was made!!
Just saw you on The Washington Post. Love barn find stories.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Washington Post did a great job on this story.
What a beauty! So cool
@michaelmcelhattan7238
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Joseph!
Man that is crazy! Can’t wait to see it restored back to its glory days.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
You and me both!
oh man thats awesome! I need to find a DeLorean one of these days!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Feel free to reach out to DeLorean Midwest when your ready.
Can t wait for the restoration videos :)
@deloreannation
8 ай бұрын
Very soon!
GREAT Treasure finding Congrats guys Please keep us posted on the restoration in bringing this car back to New, by posting videos on KZread today’s date is October 22, 2023 I want to Thanks the Connecticut Connection CT news ,where I found your story👍🏼❤❤❤😊
@deloreannation
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Stay tuned, lots more to come.
@mikemcelhattan954
8 ай бұрын
Wow this story and been everywhere! Thanks for watching!
Nice find. Congrats guys.,love it.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
“Great Scott!” “We’re going back to the future!” What a gem 💎
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Love it!
@iworkout6912
8 ай бұрын
The movie sure made the public aware of the Delorean, which must add value to finds like this.
Well done, that is the definition of a real barn find, enjoy.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
That plastic around the grille and headlights is DEAD straight! So nice to see, you never see them look that good.
@deloreannation
9 ай бұрын
The urethane typically warps from sun exposure and heat from the headlights. This tells us this thing hasn’t been out much.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Good eye Robin!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Please give us an update on this beautiful, exciting find! Also, would love to see Uncle Dick riding along in the passenger after you fully restore it.
@deloreannation
8 ай бұрын
We will keep you posted along the way. Plenty more to come with this gem!
@mikemcelhattan954
8 ай бұрын
I agree!
Nice
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thanks
It's in really good condition for it's age!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Can't wait to get it cleaned up and see what we have!
Nice find. I look forward to watching your restoration.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thanks. So do I.
A true piece of Americana history! Good luck with the restoration!
@mikemcelhattan954
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Nice find. Next time gotta wear a dust mask with all the mouse droppings. Not good to breathe that in. Can’t wait to see the restoration!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Good idea. We will make sure to for the clean up.
That's awesome guys
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Wow, he looks great for 90! Good on him!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
5 ай бұрын
I agree. Gets around pretty well for 90!
CONGRATULATIONS guys 👌🏽 Can’t wait to see your Restoration Video. 👍🏽
Nice find, guys!!
Cool find. I was lucky enough to have worked on a brand new DeLorean the day it was delivered by a Cadillac dealer. It came with a box of trim parts like what is sitting in the passenger foot well. I remember a roll of weather-stripping, double sided carpet tape and carpet edging were in there too.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
That's interesting information. This car was an early build. Would not surprise me if dealers completed some details on the early built ones.
@BrianBoniMakes
9 ай бұрын
@@michaelmcelhattan7238 I car I worked on did not have that square cutout on the hood like yours. I saw a few other new ones at the time and all of them had loose trim and fitment issues.
Great find. I'm amazed that owners generally didn't keep them wrapped & sealed to avoid as much damage as possible... Just to protect their capital if nothing else.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Thanks. Wrapping would have helped for sure!
@Chopper650
9 ай бұрын
Pretty sure the owner has plenty of capital value than just this car
I love these cars and it always so cool to see people finding them and bring back to life and the road
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Well said. Thanks
Epic find, fellas! I don’t follow barn finds but this has got to be one for the books! Thanks for documenting it all. I’m looking forward to following along on the restoration!
So the 'original owner' was actually the second owner after the dealer ? Bought a used Delorean that turned out to be a lemon, parked it in the barn and said to heck with it ? Or trailered it everywhere to car shows ? The most interesting thing about barn finds sometimes is the background story about why a nice car was allowed to rot in the dark.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Dealers always own the cars first. They aren't counted as an owner. Not required to register the car. Dick is the first registered owner.
I’m not a car girl but I’m invested in this story now! Can’t believe he’s 90…and lives on that huge property!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
I was impressed with Dick at his age as well. Fun day!
Great find boys and the mileage certainly appears accurate by the looks of the car. Wow so 😎 😎 😎
@deloreannation
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! We’ve found no red flags on the legitimacy of the mileage, pretty cool!
I saw you guys on the news and I decided to subscribe to your channel because I love those cars and it brings back the memories of all the Back To The Future movies and also I would love to see you guys restore her as well! Great video!🤠🍻👍🏻
@deloreannation
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@kirkacola7942
8 ай бұрын
@@deloreannation your welcome and anytime!🤠🍻
What a great find! Check out all my classic car videos I find some awesome Barn finds! I found those 3 Deloreans in my neighbors yard he is original owner too!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Awesome Jerry. Keep up the hunt!
Nice find! Wish it were in Ohio and we could have helped out 😅, if you ever find one here, let us know!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated. I may have to reach out to a well equipped local detailer.
1 more delorean rescued😊
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Yes sir!
Wonderful video guys! It's shocking to see these cars tucked away and neglected, but being able to see the refurbishing process and transition is INCREDIBLE! 😀👍
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Original owner cars are getting more scarce. Lucky to have found this one close and with low mileage.
@iworkout6912
8 ай бұрын
Driving the country I see so many barns that are just sitting there, haven't seen a cow in many, many years (farming has changed, now it big business, mostly) I just wonder what gems might be stored away in those buildings
Fantastic find , hope this car will run again !
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Stay tuned. Plan is a good wash and then get it running!
Great find! Looking forward to watching this one progress
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
Hope to have a clean up video soon.
Fantastic find - well done guys, looks as though it is in good and safe hands with you guys - best of luck with bringing it back to its former glory - looking forward to seeing it progress!
@mikemcelhattan954
8 ай бұрын
This should be fun. Thanks!
Awesome Car 🚙 , but only thank to the movie 🎥
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Back to the Future made the car for many. No doubt there.
Also he looks absolutely amazing! Great score! Thanks for protecting this gem! 💎
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Awesome videos guys, like always it amazes me you guys still find them!
@michaelmcelhattan7238
9 ай бұрын
I agree. So cool to hear about these.
To think this was in my neck of the woods- in Wisconsin. Nice find!
This is a nice find!!! Congratulations!! 🎉🎉 I can't wait to watch the progression on this one.😊
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Best. Barn. Find. Ever.
@michaelmcelhattan7238
8 ай бұрын
Thanks. I agree!
see'n daylight for the first time in a boat twenny years or so.....😃👍
That’s an amazing find. I wouldn’t spare a dime on this gems restoration. Can’t wait for the next episode.
@deloreannation
8 ай бұрын
She will get everything she deserves