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While the car recently has experienced a resurgence
in popularity, that was not always the case. It is almost
impossible to look at or mention the DeLorean without
thinking of the "Back to the Future" films, which boosted
the car to legendary status.
With the film series' popularity in recent years,
the DeLorean has again become an incredibly coveted
piece of machinery. Fully restored cars sell for well over
$40,000 to $50,000 now, with movie-accurate versions
selling for even more than that.
Even though it may not be the fastest car from the
1980s - Hawks clocked a 0 to 60 time of 8.8 seconds
- the DeLorean's movie legend status makes it a blast
to drive.
I have had
"I have not owned another
car - and I have had Cornothing but
vettes, Buick Reatta convertfun with it
ibles, coupes and more - that
since purchase
is as much fun to drive (as the
in 1989. It
DeLorean)," Hawks said. "It
has outlasted
turns heads everywhere you
two wives, so
go. I can't stop and put gas
(the car and I)
in it without several people
wanting to take a picture or sit
seem to have
in it. The kids, along with their
a pretty good
parents, always yell out 'Back
relationship.
to the Future!' or 'Marty Mc- Mike Hawks
Fly!' It's loads of fun."
Even though he originally was not very interested in
the car, Hawks has taken great care of his DeLorean. He
pampers the car and keeps it in a temperature-controlled
garage to prevent any cracks or water
damage, and the car still only has
33,000 miles on it. Not bad for a car
that is nearly 30 years old.
"I have had nothing but fun
with it since purchase in
1989," Hawks said. "It
has outlasted two wives,
so (the car and I) seem
to have a pretty good
relationship."
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