Back And Into The Future, The DeLorean Returns For 2008

Knock knock McFly, anyone home? Haven’t you heard the news? The famous gull-wing doors and stainless steel brushed body sports car is back! Grab your skateboard and tune-up the flux capacitor because we are traveling back to the future. The DeLorean will re-enter limited production in 2008. Original production took place from 1981 to 1983 in Northern Ireland. With its short supply and high demand, the DeLorean quickly won the hearts of people across the world. Of course staring in one of the biggest movies of all time certainly helped its popularity.

Everyone remembers the silver bullet that traveled at the speed of light (or so Hollywood would have us believe). The car was so fast that paint couldn’t even stick to it! Ok, not really, but back in the day it held its own in the streets. These days, a 75hp car that does 0-60 in 10.5 seconds is certainly nothing to brag about. I think even a Hyundai could pump out better numbers. Although, if nostalgia is your weakness, then being able to purchase a brand new DeLorean straight from a shiny showroom floor may satisfy the kid in you.

Like many kids who grew up in the 80s, the DeLorean was my dream car. However, that childhood dream faded away over the years as my infatuation with the DeLorean was replaced with more powerful and sexier machines. With a price tag being estimated at well over $40,000 and performance specifications identical to those of more than a quarter of a century ago, not many people will be willing to shell out the dough for such a “weak” ride. Yes, I said it. The DeLorean is a weak ride by today’s sports car standards. Hell, it's weak compared to any car, sports car or not. It’s actually laughable, but still cool looking. And for that reason, the cool factor, the DeLorean will not only rise from the dead but it will live on! It has a special place in the hearts of technology lovers, making its comeback too exciting to ignore.

Keep in mind, this will be the same DeLorean from yesteryear. So more than likely the 2008 DeLorean will have the same cutting edge technology showcased in 1983 DeLorean. That means it will have a booming cassette tape stereo! Ooo, ahhh. Time break out your older sister's mix tapes from junior high!