1980s Classics: DeLorean DMC-12 & Chrysler Laser XE

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!1980s sports cars and the history of the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 and the 1984 Chrysler Laser XE Turbo...Every car enthusiast has THE car. For Curt Bellotti, it was always the DeLorean. But before he could afford his stainless steel dream, he fell in love with the "poor man's KITT"—a 1984 Chrysler Laser XE Turbo with a digital dashboard straight out of Knight Rider. 🕹️⚡In this episode, we sit down with Curt to trace his 40-year journey from that high-tech Chrysler to finally purchasing a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 in 2024. We explore the gap between fantasy and reality: Does driving your hero car live up to decades of hype?We also dive into his "love-hate" relationship with a 2001 PT Cruiser, the nostalgia of 80s digital dashes, and why he believes the DeLorean would actually win a race against his old Turbo Laser (despite what the spec sheets say).In this episode, you’ll hear:🕹️ The "Poor Man's KITT": Why the Chrysler Laser XE's digital dashboard and voice alerts made it the ultimate 80s tech flex.⚡ The DeLorean Dream: The exact moment Curt decided "I WILL own one someday," and the reality of finally driving it 40 years later.📉 The PT Cruiser Phase: Why a 2001 PT Cruiser became the "least favorite car" he ever owned (blame the terrible twos!).🆚 The Showdown: A hypothetical race between the DeLorean and the Laser Turbo—and why Lotus suspension makes all the difference.🎸 80s Culture: How Van Halen and arcade hobbies influenced his automotive tastes.And don't miss Curt's favorite episode with Timothy Kearns and the origin of the intermittent windshield wiper: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17461644Whether you're a fan of Radwood-era classics, curious about the reality of owning a DeLorean, or just love a good story about patience and payoff, this episode is a time-traveling trip you won't want to miss.🔗 Links & Resources:Visit our LinkTree for all of our content and episodes: 🔗🌲 https://linktr.ee/carslovedCheck out our Guest Road Trip Playlist on Spotify📢 Join the Conversation: What was your "poor man's" version of a dream car? 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...