DeLorean Technologies

06/18/2026

Unbelievable drone footage at Stormont

06/18/2026

One of the special treats offered at Eurofest 2026 to us DeLorean nerds — a completely restored Tellus Carrier! My head nearly exploded when I saw this.

The Tellus Maskin autocarriers were purpose‑built automated transport units manufactured in 1980 by Tellus Maskin AB for the DeLorean factory in Dunmurry. Thirty‑six units operated as part of a guided internal loop, moving chassis through the assembly building after the engine and gearbox were installed. Each carrier followed a floor‑embedded guide wire using three sensors, ran on rechargeable automotive batteries, and included collision‑protection trim, emergency stop controls, and a manual override remote for inspections or rerouting. Once a vehicle completed underbody, panel, interior, and wheel installation, it was lifted off for final inspection and the carrier returned to the start of the loop.

After the factory’s liquidation in 1984, the carriers were sold at auction. Several were acquired by the production team for James Cameron’s Aliens and appear on screen in the USS Sulaco’s cargo bay as modified industrial platforms. Others were rumored to have been repurposed for airport baggage handling.

Unit 007 is believed to be the final surviving factory‑used Tellus carrier. When restoration began in 2026, most trim was missing and both the outer skin and internal structure showed significant corrosion. The unit was completely disassembled, with all electrical and motive systems removed so the frame could be stripped, blasted, repaired, reinforced, coated, and repainted. Several panels were too deteriorated to save and had to be remanufactured. Additional components—including the DeLorean chassis mounts and the extended front platform—were recreated using archival photographs loaded into CAD to ensure accurate reproduction.

After an eight‑month restoration effort, Unit 007 returned to operational condition and was presented publicly at Eurofest 2026. It now stands as the last known Tellus carrier from Dunmurry, preserved as a direct link to the factory’s automated production system and its unexpected appearance in a major science‑fiction film.

06/17/2026

The DeLorean Owners Challenge Coin premiered at Eurofest. Limited quantities are still available. DM for details!

What is a challenge coin?
A challenge coin is a small metal token that carries meaning far bigger than its size. Traditionally rooted in military culture, these coins are used to recognize achievement, mark membership, and strengthen the bond within a group. Over time they’ve expanded into law enforcement, fire services, clubs, companies, and fan communities, becoming a way to honor milestones, celebrate shared identity, and commemorate events. Whether earned, gifted, or collected, a challenge coin represents belonging, respect, and the story of the group it comes from.

A challenge coin for the DeLorean Owners Association is a collectible symbol of membership, pride, and shared history. It represents the community of owners, fans, and preservationists who keep the legacy of the DeLorean alive. Coins like this are created to honor the culture, the cars, and the people who keep the stainless‑steel dream on the road. It’s a token of belonging, a reminder of the stories behind every VIN, and a piece of the heritage that connects DOA members across events, generations, and miles.

06/16/2026

Dunmurry Factory Test Track reaction from the DeLorean Owners Association president and queue up for DeLoreanTECH to go next! Karen, a fellow Anaheim Hillbilly and current resident of Switzerland graciously offered to have us driver her DeLorean (early VIN 2068 an ‘81 5-speed) on the test track. Here is the teaser— full video coming shortly.

06/16/2026

We finally got to meet Neal Barclay, one of the important figures from the early days of the DeLorean Motor Company. He worked at the Dunmurry factory in Northern Ireland during the launch of the DMC-12, serving as a Traffic and Dispatch Officer. His job involved coordinating vehicle movement between the factory and Belfast Harbour, making sure cars were prepared and shipped out during the company’s busiest period. He reported to Nick Sutton who was also present at Eurofest.

Barclay was present for some of the most iconic moments in DeLorean history, including the first major shipment of DMC-12s leaving Belfast in April 1981. He personally photographed that moment, and those images have become valuable pieces of DeLorean documentation. His recollections and photos help preserve what daily life was like inside the factory, how exports were handled, and what the atmosphere was like during production.

He hasn’t written a book, but his interviews and archived photos continue to circulate among DeLorean historians and fans. His contributions help keep the legacy of the DeLorean story alive.

06/16/2026

Right Hand Drive Euro-spec DeLorean VIN 510

[Edit — the video mistakenly states these were from the factory which they were commissioned outside the factory. Also, the clutch is not on the right of the accelerator. It is on the right of the car to the left of the brake pedal. I blame not enough sleep, and too much Guinness along with misplacing my eyeglasses and not knowing much about the RHD now I know more. LOL]

Only a handful of these were made from the factory. This example is the first ever RHD car aka prototype. Let’s geek out on it!

The right-hand-drive DeLoreans were some of the rarest and most technically complex cars to come out of the Dunmurry plant. Since the production line was designed entirely for left-hand-drive export to the U.S., each RHD car had to be pulled off the normal flow and re-engineered by a small in‑plant team. These weren’t simple mirror-image swaps. The steering column, pedal box, brake booster, wiring harness, HVAC ducting, and dashboard structure all had to be redesigned to fit a layout the factory never intended.

Because each conversion was essentially a low-volume engineering project, no two RHD cars are exactly alike. Small differences in bracket fabrication, wiring routing, and component placement reflect the experimental nature of the program. Only a handful were completed before the company collapsed, making them some of the most technically significant and historically important DeLoreans ever built.

06/15/2026

Delorean Eurofest was without a doubt the biggest DeLorean event in modern times. See you in 2031 for the 50th

06/15/2026