BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot

firebirdta84 · 07-22-2011, 05:34 AM

Hey guys,

I recently had an all access pass for the Universal Studios backlot for non-BTTF related reasons, but while I was there I stopped to document some of the BTTF props I ran across. I took about 100 pictures of the two Deloreans I found there, but here are some pics:

Joe

Gary Weaver II · 07-22-2011, 05:47 AM

Great pics. I'd love to see more.

-Gary

Vivek · 07-22-2011, 05:53 AM

Which is that DeLorean that is outside the display setup?

firebirdta84 · 07-22-2011, 05:56 AM

Sure, I've got a bunch of them. Gary, I sent you a PM!

I also grabbed the VINs off both cars, just in case!

Joe

Gary Weaver II · 07-22-2011, 05:58 AM

That's the Ohrberg Replica car. Looks like they have set it back outside to finish rotting away.

-Gary

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vivek

Which is that DeLorean that is outside the display setup?

firebirdta84 · 07-22-2011, 06:01 AM

The one on display is a screen used original, I believe, while the other was a replica built for display purposes. I'm not a BTTF expert when it comes to the cars, so if that's wrong, let me know!

Joe

BTTFSpencer · 07-22-2011, 07:49 AM

The one on display is the original "A" Hero car Vivek.

The way Universal treats these cars absolutely DISGUSTS ME, looking through these pics makes me want to throw up.

Gary Weaver II · 07-22-2011, 07:58 AM

Various parties have been trying to save these cars for over 10 years now. I don't expect Universal will ever do anything about them.

-Gary

SingleSeat · 07-22-2011, 08:42 AM

Boy, that's sad to see. And to think that Tony and the guys at Auto Italia are just down the road. They knocked the Cannonball Run Countach out of the park and could easily take this one to school.

thegreatgalling · 07-22-2011, 09:28 AM

Yeah, pretty pitiful. The photos are def. appreciated!

renesisx · 07-22-2011, 05:45 PM

Yeah, Universal don't give a **** about their cars. It's a complicated problem though - neither Universal Studios (film studio) or Universal Resorts (theme parks) wants to take responsibility for the vehicles.

rlh11bravo · 07-24-2011, 04:37 AM

It's a shame that they just don't sell them and give the proceeds to charity instead of just letting them rot away on the back lot. I'm sure there are some type of politics involved in why they haven't been sold, but it is still a shame to see these artifacts of history left to time.

Boostedblue24 · 07-24-2011, 03:19 PM

Aw man, that hurts to look at, but cool pictures nonetheless!

ozisa · 07-24-2011, 06:27 PM

I love seeing this stuff...keep the pics comin!...as much as I love the pics god I hate seeing that car jus left to the elements!

Straker · 07-24-2011, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTTFSpencer

*SNIP*

The way Universal treats these cars absolutely DISGUSTS ME, looking through these pics makes me want to throw up.

I feel the same way. I can't believe they treat a piece of film history this way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Weaver II

Various parties have been trying to save these cars for over 10 years now. I don't expect Universal will ever do anything about them.

-Gary

It's terrible! I just don't see why they don't auction them off and let people that care about them, take care OF them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by renesisx

Yeah, Universal don't give a **** about their cars. It's a complicated problem though - neither Universal Studios (film studio) or Universal Resorts (theme parks) wants to take responsibility for the vehicles.

Makes me sick to think about it.

11051955 · 07-24-2011, 08:50 PM

It is amazing... will be interesting to see if anything happens after the Part 3 DeLorean sells at auction.

superDrool · 07-24-2011, 09:08 PM

I'm with you guys that this is pitiful and sad to see these cars is such poor shape. Sitting outside, weathered by the elements? Come on.
The fact that there are plenty of parties interested in these cars dumfounds me that not one person has taken the initiative to take proper care of such rare items.

Gary Weaver II · 07-25-2011, 02:32 PM

Believe me, it's not the lack of people interested in doing something about the cars. It's a complete and total lack of interest from Universal themselves that allows these cars to rot in place.

-Gary

crusher38 · 07-25-2011, 05:20 PM

these cars ened to be given to the smithsonian

Hand-Schaub · 07-26-2011, 10:40 PM

Good to know they are still existing... sad to see the condition.

BTTFSpencer · 07-27-2011, 12:54 AM

Could you please post more pics if you have any? They would be greatly appreciated.

firebirdta84 · 07-27-2011, 06:05 AM

More pics. The ones in the daylight are Ohrberg's replica, the ones at night are the one on the tram tour. A couple observations: The Ohrberg car, as you can see, is hidden behind some other debris. There wasn't a soul around when we took these pics. There were many loose pieces on/in the car that could have been easily swiped (thankfully for the BTTF community, I am against that, but other people with less respect for the car/movie might not be). Another observation...I can't find the pic now, but the inside of Biff's convertible was just a mess....covered in debris, leaves, etc...such a shame.

Joe

Lando · 07-27-2011, 11:23 AM

Thats sad to see these beautiful cars just rotting away sitting there

shmeee · 07-31-2011, 03:03 AM

So sad to see them rot. The only good thing is we get to see with the replica, what Universal did to replicate the original.

Szlemm · 08-01-2011, 08:28 AM

As a kid i always wonderd what happend to these cars? Thats really dissapointing to see them in this kind of condition, hope someday sometin can be done

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07-22-2011, 05:34 AM	#1
firebirdta84 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 22	BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Hey guys, I recently had an all access pass for the Universal Studios backlot for non-BTTF related reasons, but while I was there I stopped to document some of the BTTF props I ran across. I took about 100 pictures of the two Deloreans I found there, but here are some pics: Joe

07-22-2011, 05:47 AM	#2
Gary Weaver II formerly gw2tulsa Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,520	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Great pics. I'd love to see more. -Gary

07-22-2011, 05:53 AM	#3
Vivek Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: India Posts: 799	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Which is that DeLorean that is outside the display setup?

07-22-2011, 05:56 AM	#4
firebirdta84 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 22	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Sure, I've got a bunch of them. Gary, I sent you a PM! I also grabbed the VINs off both cars, just in case! Joe

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07-22-2011, 06:01 AM	#6
firebirdta84 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 22	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot The one on display is a screen used original, I believe, while the other was a replica built for display purposes. I'm not a BTTF expert when it comes to the cars, so if that's wrong, let me know! Joe

07-22-2011, 07:49 AM	#7
BTTFSpencer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 257	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot The one on display is the original "A" Hero car Vivek. The way Universal treats these cars absolutely DISGUSTS ME, looking through these pics makes me want to throw up.

07-22-2011, 07:58 AM	#8
Gary Weaver II formerly gw2tulsa Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,520	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Various parties have been trying to save these cars for over 10 years now. I don't expect Universal will ever do anything about them. -Gary

07-22-2011, 08:42 AM	#9
SingleSeat Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 202	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Boy, that's sad to see. And to think that Tony and the guys at Auto Italia are just down the road. They knocked the Cannonball Run Countach out of the park and could easily take this one to school.

07-22-2011, 09:28 AM	#10
thegreatgalling Accept No Immitationsky Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,863	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Yeah, pretty pitiful. The photos are def. appreciated!

07-22-2011, 05:45 PM	#11
renesisx Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 140	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Yeah, Universal don't give a **** about their cars. It's a complicated problem though - neither Universal Studios (film studio) or Universal Resorts (theme parks) wants to take responsibility for the vehicles.

07-24-2011, 04:37 AM	#12
rlh11bravo Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 36	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot It's a shame that they just don't sell them and give the proceeds to charity instead of just letting them rot away on the back lot. I'm sure there are some type of politics involved in why they haven't been sold, but it is still a shame to see these artifacts of history left to time.

07-24-2011, 03:19 PM	#13
Boostedblue24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 21	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Aw man, that hurts to look at, but cool pictures nonetheless!

07-24-2011, 06:27 PM	#14
ozisa Join Date: May 2011 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 46	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot I love seeing this stuff...keep the pics comin!...as much as I love the pics god I hate seeing that car jus left to the elements!

07-24-2011, 08:50 PM	#16
11051955 Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 54	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot It is amazing... will be interesting to see if anything happens after the Part 3 DeLorean sells at auction.

07-24-2011, 09:08 PM	#17
superDrool Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,191	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot I'm with you guys that this is pitiful and sad to see these cars is such poor shape. Sitting outside, weathered by the elements? Come on. The fact that there are plenty of parties interested in these cars dumfounds me that not one person has taken the initiative to take proper care of such rare items.

07-25-2011, 02:32 PM	#18
Gary Weaver II formerly gw2tulsa Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,520	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Believe me, it's not the lack of people interested in doing something about the cars. It's a complete and total lack of interest from Universal themselves that allows these cars to rot in place. -Gary

07-25-2011, 05:20 PM	#19
crusher38 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 48	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot these cars ened to be given to the smithsonian

07-26-2011, 10:40 PM	#20
Hand-Schaub Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: California Posts: 829	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Good to know they are still existing... sad to see the condition.

07-27-2011, 12:54 AM	#21
BTTFSpencer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 257	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Could you please post more pics if you have any? They would be greatly appreciated.

07-27-2011, 06:05 AM	#22
firebirdta84 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 22	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot More pics. The ones in the daylight are Ohrberg's replica, the ones at night are the one on the tram tour. A couple observations: The Ohrberg car, as you can see, is hidden behind some other debris. There wasn't a soul around when we took these pics. There were many loose pieces on/in the car that could have been easily swiped (thankfully for the BTTF community, I am against that, but other people with less respect for the car/movie might not be). Another observation...I can't find the pic now, but the inside of Biff's convertible was just a mess....covered in debris, leaves, etc...such a shame. Joe

07-27-2011, 11:23 AM	#23
Lando Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nevada Posts: 734	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot Thats sad to see these beautiful cars just rotting away sitting there

07-31-2011, 03:03 AM	#24
shmeee Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 20	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot So sad to see them rot. The only good thing is we get to see with the replica, what Universal did to replicate the original.

08-01-2011, 08:28 AM	#25
Szlemm Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 28	Re: BTTF Delorean Pics at Universal Studios Backlot As a kid i always wonderd what happend to these cars? Thats really dissapointing to see them in this kind of condition, hope someday sometin can be done

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