[Charles Martel]

The painted examples make it more apparent just how close the design was to the Renault Alpine of that period (I think the one that looked most like the DeLorean never made it to the U.S. market).

I had an opportunity to drive one once, without any foreknowledge of what to expect. It was really awful. If this gentleman is really going to assemble and sell 300 more copies, he should seriously consider coming up with an engine swap that puts some life in the car. An electric power steering system might be a good idea, too.

[Oztrich Boy]

The painted examples make it more apparent just how close the design was to the Renault Alpine of that period

not really, except the general 70s coupe styling. And the Renault, although an older design is more "modern" in appearance, with a snarly aggressiveness the flattish DeLorean lacks.