The De Lorean leaves stainless steel behind and switches to colour

The De Lorean DMC-12 did not stand out for being a particularly sporty car, quite the opposite, with its French 6-cylinder engine, which did not offer much guarantee of serious performance, slowed in part thanks to emissions regulations. Nor was it especially mass-produced, with just over 8,000 units built, and if it had not been for the film Back to the Future, the DMC-12 would be pigeonholed among the obscure, little-known brands of history.

But the De Lorean still has a respectable legion of fans who rely on third parties for spare parts and upgrades, making De Lorean enthusiasm a very expensive hobby. Nevertheless, the metallic grey colour of the stainless steel bodywork has given way to paint and the De Lorean looks even more attractive than it is, even at 30 years old.

Colour makes each De Lorean become something different and not simply… just another De Lorean. The truth is that if you see one, you’ve seen them all, because every De Lorean is exactly the same, with its steel bodywork. Now you do have to worry about scratches, although I think the change is worth it (and if you lower the suspension, even better).

Via | Automobiliac