DeLorean Specialist Shop: Inside DMC-12 Restoration

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!DeLorean DMC-12 restoration and maintaining a collection of 13 stainless steel icons at DeLorean Midwest...What happens when you open the door of a DeLorean DMC-12 that has been sealed shut for 40 years with only 977 miles on the odometer? You might just find a family of mice staring back at you. 🐭😲In this episode, we sit down with Mike, the owner of DeLorean Midwest and the face behind the viral DeLorean NationYouTube channel. Mike shares the wild reality of running one of the premier DeLorean shops in the country (based in Crystal Lake, IL), where he once found himself owning 13 of the stainless steel icons personally because he couldn't say no to a good deal.We dive deep into his most famous "Barn Find"—a time-capsule car that made international news—and the serendipitous story of a vintage Red Crown gas pump that connected him to his great-grandfather's history.In this episode, you’ll hear:⚡ The 977-Mile Time Capsule: The behind-the-scenes story of finding one of the lowest-mileage DeLoreans in existence and the "Tom and Jerry" mouse moment that went viral.⛽ The Red Crown Connection: How buying a vintage gas pump revealed a surprising link to his great-grandfather's service station history.🏎️ The Collection: Mike's love for his other classics, including a pair of Dodge Darts affectionately known as "The Twins" and a Buick Special.🎬 DeLorean Nation: How a desire to document shop stories turned into a hit YouTube channel with his partner Kevin.🔧 Shop Life: The reality of managing a shop that houses up to 30 DeLoreans at a time and the pressure of preserving automotive history.Mike's favorite episode is no surprise, it's our Season 1 Finale with Kat DeLorean: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/15009054Whether you're a Back to the Future diehard, a fan of incredible barn finds, or just love a good story about automotive heritage, this episode is a stainless steel dream come true.🔗 Links & Resources:Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@deloreannationVisit the shop: https://deloreanmidwest.com/Find our 60+ episodes on LinkTree 🔗🌲 https://linktr.ee/carsloved📢 Join the Conversation: What is your ultimate "Barn Find" dream car? A low-mileage DeLorean or something else? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbeforeConnect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at [email protected]. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved.Podcast News:Our co-host, Doug was a guest on the Driven Radio Show Podcast to share the origin story of our podcast and connecting with his late father through his DeLorean project.Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur, author of "The Art of Fully Living"Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their list of Top 100 Car Podcasts and 31 Best Road Trip Podcasts For Your DriveOur co-host, Doug was featured in this magazine article along with his DeLore...