# DeLorean to buy Pontiac Solstice? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 7, 2009, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515 "2009-10-07T08:12:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/1 "2009-10-07T08:12:07Z")
> In a Facebook message from DMC – are reporting that the DeLorean Motor Company is considering buying the plant and the platform from GM and putting it back into production as a new DMC. > The company’s current management is speculating whether their founder, who had a long history with Pontiac, would have tried to save the dying motor division, and are reportedly encouraged by the prospect of putting the Willmington workforce back to work. At this point, there’s no telling how realistic the prospects are – after all, today’s DMC does little more than service the old DeLoreans and word 'round Detroit was that the Kappas were notoriously costly to build and something of a money pit. > Either way, the company has reportedly acquired a Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe for closer consideration. And we’re sure there’s an aftermarket garage out there somewhere that could outfit the coupe with gullwing doors…and who knows, maybe even a little Mr. Fusion for flex-fuel capacity. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/2 "2009-10-07T08:14:22Z")
> In a Facebook message from DMC :picard: Is this really what corporate America has come to? ---
**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/3 "2009-10-07T08:16:17Z")
LOL. Regarless, that is probably the best design of the front end that i have seen yet. Fuck the split grill. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/4 "2009-10-07T08:53:19Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > :picard: > > Is this really want corporate America has come to? I couldnt agree more^ ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/5 "2009-10-07T09:30:28Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > :picard: > > Is this really want corporate America has come to? I wouldn’t call a kit car company that bought the trademark rights at an auction a good representation of “Corporate America”. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/6 "2009-10-07T09:52:08Z")
> [@greenbull](#): > > LOL. Regarless, that is probably the best design of the front end that i have seen yet. Fuck the split grill. :word: I HATE that penis front grill. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/7 "2009-10-07T09:54:33Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > :picard: > > Is this really want corporate America has come to? Why is that bad? Radio -\> TV -\> Internet It’s just the next step in progression of marketing… ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/8 "2009-10-07T10:09:54Z")
so, we are suppose to go with a facebook message as valid info? is there anywhere else that shows this? do we get coke if we buy this one? ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/9 "2009-10-07T11:26:43Z")
I’d say it’s pretty legit news since this page was linked off [www.delorean.com](http://www.delorean.com) [http://www.newdelorean.com/](http://www.newdelorean.com/) **For Updates, sign up here.** For updates on the New DeLorean (Solstice/Sky/Opel GT) Revival, sign up here…we promise never to sell or share your email with any other company or person. ---
**Author:** ![glitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/0ea827/32.png) [@glitch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/glitch)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/10 "2009-10-07T12:09:16Z")
Looks like a Crossfire from the rear. ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/11 "2009-10-07T13:38:53Z")
looks like a piece of shit to me. Why keep digging up a piece of crap 80’s car? ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/12 "2009-10-07T13:43:03Z")
Looks hot. Time attack wheels tho? ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/13 "2009-10-07T13:45:57Z")
> [@glitch](#): > > Looks like a Crossfire from the rear. Looks like a Solstice Coupe from the rear ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/14 "2009-10-07T13:51:39Z")
Not feelin the front. Hopefully it gets more refined if they actually build it. I will say that I was really impressed when I drove these cars. They would make a fun project. ---
**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/15 "2009-10-07T13:54:07Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > Looks like a Solstice Coupe from the rear Did GM ever get any coupes off the assembly line? I remember when i went to the wilmington plant they were just finishing up the fine tuning of manufacturing process. ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/16 "2009-10-07T14:33:57Z")
Looks sweet!!! ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/17 "2009-10-07T14:56:52Z")
> [@greenbull](#): > > Did GM ever get any coupes off the assembly line? I remember when i went to the wilmington plant they were just finishing up the fine tuning of manufacturing process. Number I heard was 800 GXP coupes, plus more of the non-turbo models as well. Probably make a decent collector car. I see plenty of them on the streets of Detroit. ---
**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/18 "2009-10-07T17:01:33Z")
Really? Hmm i wouldn’t mind a solstice coup. Would take a Sky Redline anyday though. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/19 "2009-10-07T19:00:14Z")
Yeah no Saturn coupes went to production ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515/20 "2009-10-07T22:19:36Z")
sweet looking but they gotta get those doors to open like the DeLorean…somehow [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delorean-to-buy-pontiac-solstice/74515.md?page=2)