Episode 4: A Tale of Two DeLoreans
In Lost Classics Episode 4, the search for a DeLorean takes center stage—and Tony finds not one, but two radically different examples of this stainless steel icon. A client is on the hunt for a time machine of his own, and Tony tracks down a pair of DMC-12s that couldn’t be more different. One has been preserved in pristine, climate-controlled condition and is ready to hit the road with no excuses. The other? Not so much. It’s a dusty survivor, parked outside for years and in need of a deep clean, interior refresh, and leak repairs.
Tony walks viewers through the pros and cons of each classic car, giving insight into why sometimes paying more upfront saves you money in the long run. It’s a side-by-side lesson in what truly makes a collector car worth the investment—and how looks can be deceiving when stainless steel still shines through the grime.
The episode also includes a stop at Tony’s shop for Collector’s Corner, where longtime friend Jeff brings in his beautifully maintained BMW E36 coupe. Jeff bought the car for his son when he was just a few months old, and now—15 years later—it’s almost time for the teen to take the wheel. This highly original E36 is a perfect example of a car preserved with love and thoughtfully upgraded with period-correct “Day 2” mods, from BBS wheels to Bosch lighting. Tony gives the car a once-over and talks about what makes 1990s BMWs a growing niche in the collector car community.
Featured in this Episode:
- Two DeLoreans: one showroom-ready, one timeworn
- BMW E36 coupe with Day 2 parts (Collector’s Corner)
- Lessons on smart buying, value, and long-term ownership
Whether you’re chasing 1980s nostalgia, shopping smart in today’s classic car market, or raising the next generation of car lovers, this episode brings it all together with education, emotion, and plenty of stainless steel style.
