The Hotwheels DeLorean that never was. Custom Restoration of the “Turismo” (DMC Challenge July 2024) 

Thanks! 🙂

Thanks, Stephen! 🙂

Thanks, Martin! 🙂

Thanks! 😊

Thanks! You too! 🙂

Thanks, Jan! 🙂

Thanks! Sorry about that mistake.

¡Gracias! 🙂

Thanks, Laz! 🙂

Thanks, Jerry! I was surprised myself when I discovered the story after I fished the car out of the toy bin at the recycling outlet.

Mercikes! 😊

Thanks! No, the Delorean was already being produced. Mattel just started making the model when all they had was an oral agreement with DMC. DMC then sold the license officially to Lesney, leaving Mattel empty-handed (but with lots of money already spent on designing the mold).

Thanks! 🙂 Those are 1mm steel axles. They can be found in any hobby store. I'm using an 80 Amp jewelry welder. You can find them on Amazon and AliExpress. It comes with all accessories, but I made a new wire with a crocodile clip to clamp on the axle. Make sure to use steel wire as brass or other light metals simply melt when welded.

@@BelgianDiecastRestorations Great info for all of us hobbyists out there! Thanks so much and keep up the good work.