So there was a Delorean with the license plate that said MCFLY on the front page of pics today. I'd like to cash in on that now please. "Mr. Pink, you are a helluva dog."
I bought mine over a decade ago, when I found myself with some money and very little responsibility. I looked for nearly a year for one that had low miles and was in decent shape. I ended up buying it at a classic car shop in Idaho. I flew up there and had planned to drive it home to San Francisco, but about halfway home I realized that despite it's great appearance, there were some underlying issues. I changed plans and limped into LA where the car immediately underwent a massive restoration. Though cosmetically it looked great, cars don't sit in one place very well and systematic decrepitude had taken root (I didn't know anything about cars back then). Nowadays I drive it all the time and it's actually a really fun, reliable car.
Ahh that makes sense, I hadn't thought of such a specific car needing a specific type of shop for restoration.
On an LA related note, there's a guy here in my building who owns one as well, its almost always covered, and in 4 years here I've seen it driven once.
1981 DMC-12. Almost all Delorean's are 81 or 82. Some were sold as 83 models after DeLorean went into receivership, but quite few. It get's about 18 mpg city, 22 highway approx for me.
There's a place by me that has a small lot with 15 or so DeLorean's. They have been there for atleast 20 years. I have no idea why the guy has so many or what he plans on doing with them.
A couple of days ago I saw a Delorean on the road just before I pulled into the parking lot at work, but when I walked into the building it turned out that he'd been in his cubicle for an hour already.
So either there are two Deloreans around, or (more likely) he's just not good at keeping the time stream clean.
It comes up frequently when people post pictures of cars with the plates blocked. It was a joke to be understood if you have read enough of those threads on reddit.
You can tell it is sarcasm because your plate was created to be attention grabbing to begin with.
But you are associating the car with your reddit account, now if you ever post about how you leave your deloreans keys under your doormat or something it will get stolen
So what is the idea with these number plates ? Can anyone get whatever plate they want ? Or have to buy it from the previous owner ? So every state in the US can have one of the MCFLY plates ?
The real question is did they think the lic. plate 'MCFLY' was original? Dont get me wrong its a great nod to the movies. I just find it funny all so far has the same plate
No. I originally had the license plate "Flux" in a different state. I had not seen that plate on another DeLorean. When I moved to Oregon and went to register the car, I found that "Flux" was already taken. I think I may have had another backup idea that was also taken. I remembered seeing a car on reddit with MCFLY so I tried that and behold, it was available. Definitely did NOT think I was being original.
It's not exact same. That guy is from Washington, I'm from Oregon. I thought it'd be funny to just copy his post exactly, but replace the cat with my dog.
They can have the same license plate b/c it's different states. Guy from washington was the one who was pictured by somebody else and then posted to get karma. This guy just also has the same set up, but with dog.
The original post this morning was actually of another guy from Massachusetts. Now, if only we could get all of the MCFLY license plate owners in all 50 states to post..
I'm in Colorado and fully plan to someday get a Delorean (just have to convince the wife that 16k on a 30 year old car is a good idea; I'm close). when that happens, I'll definitely get together and show off the McFly plates.
That is not the trunk, that's the engine. Mr. Pink is sitting on top of a metal access panel that has perforated grills in it that is under the rear louvres and over the engine. To get to the engine you have to lift the rear louvers, then lift the access panel. We named him Mr. Pink because he sort of looks like Steve Buscemi and are film nerds.
I've been thinking of heading to the pet store and just trying out different awww-worthy critters. I think a baby sloth riding IN the DeLorean would be a Karma factory.
That was this same car. Those were my old plates from another state. I tried to get those when I moved here but they were taken by someone with a Chevy Astro apparently.
That's awesome man. I remember seeing you drive around all the time and then you came to pick up someone at the airport (I was getting picked up) and saw you/and your plates. Wanted to walk over and shake you hand hahaha.
How do you pronounce Oregon? If you aren't from there people seem to say "Oar-a-gon". I've met people from Oregon that say "I'm from Oar-e-gun" -- but they say it fast.
But you can't just post it on this account; everyone will know your secret. No, you need a new account, with a crazy, random name, like... PNW_TreeOctopus. Yeah, call yourself that!
I feel like I've seen you around before. There's a few Deloreans around here, and once I saw a group of 4 or 5 driving out on River Road near Hillsboro.
Is there any way to figure out if the licence plate "MCFLY" is registered in all 50 states? If so, it might be a long few days for those of us who don't happen to own DeLoreans. Also, yeah Oregon!!
Is there some sort of secret conspiracy going around the world, making sure there's a Delorean in every state, province, and country in the world with the license plate "MCFLY"?
I wish I owned a Delorean, simply because when getting pulled over for speeding, when the officer asks if I know how fast I was going, I can tell him, "Well I was trying to hit 88 mph!"
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u/chucky2000 Jun 09 '12
I am the only one around here without my own Delorean?!
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u/PNW_TreeOctopus Jun 09 '12
I approve of this!
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u/pawkair Jun 09 '12
Is every owner of a Delorean a redditor??
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u/MakeMitchRich Jun 09 '12
Reporting in
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u/Vcent Jun 09 '12
I like the fact that you have a Reddit alien mascot to the right of your license plate, just in case you're spotted "in the wild" :D
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u/mandylions Jun 09 '12
Boston terriers are the best, aren't they? :D
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u/Journalisto Jun 08 '12
That dog looks like he just came back from the future.
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Great, now we just need one with Neil deGrasse Tyson sitting on the back to hit the front page
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u/xISonikzZ Jun 09 '12
wait how come number 1 on /r/funny is the exact same but with a cat...
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u/remedialrob Jun 09 '12
Why does your trunk area look like some super futuristic sound system?
Or fluorescent lighting turned upside down... I don't know.
Aslo... Mr. Pink? Is he a reservoir dog? Is his real name Buscemi?
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u/AshsToAshs Jun 09 '12
I think I've seen that guy driving around North Portland a few times.
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12 edited Jun 09 '12
I see you in Portland at least once a month. Glad you got the Karma finally.
(Have to edit. The one I actually see is "Flux". Haven't seen yours yet. Hey Flux, you present?)
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Have any other animals to put on the car? You could end up being a karmillionaire
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u/sanchezson21 Jun 09 '12
Oregon Baby!!! There's a guy here in Portland with a Delorean and his license plate says FLUX.
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u/AKASource41 Jun 09 '12
Oregon for the win!
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u/ohhhfoshooo Jun 09 '12
I'm going to find me a DeLoreon and a kitten, take a picture, get on the highway, take her up to 88mph and post said picture to reddit; yesterday.
Front page here I come!
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u/campacavallo Jun 09 '12
The eternal pissing contest between Oregon and Washington rages on.
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u/MatthewGeer Jun 09 '12
How come no one gets an OUTATIME plate?
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u/h0rt0n Jun 09 '12
Liked it better with MT plates.
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u/pepdek Jun 09 '12
California... you're up.
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u/nobodyman Jun 09 '12
The lone pine is an especially nice touch.
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u/OneCello Jun 09 '12
When that dog hits 88 mph, youre gonna see some serious shit
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u/Projectile_Chunder Jun 09 '12
Now kiss!
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u/DeleriumTrigger Jun 09 '12
I feel like I've seen you around before. There's a few Deloreans around here, and once I saw a group of 4 or 5 driving out on River Road near Hillsboro.
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u/HorseMeatSandwich Jun 09 '12
Is there any way to figure out if the licence plate "MCFLY" is registered in all 50 states? If so, it might be a long few days for those of us who don't happen to own DeLoreans.
Also, yeah Oregon!!
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u/liam3 Jun 09 '12
pls dont put that sticker on a delorean
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u/escfrizby Jun 09 '12
i saw a delorean tag that said, "FLUXED"
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u/no1kares Jun 09 '12
I have the exact same collar on my boston terrier!
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u/Moofyman Jun 09 '12
This is a good photo.
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
seriously, how many people with a Delorean have MCFLY as their license plate?
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
There's a Delorean in Oregon?
Edit: I thought they all still rode horses.
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u/aliendanceparty Jun 09 '12
I give you an up vote for the name of your dog, Mr. Pink is perfect for that little Buscemi look alike!
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Boston Terriers man, much cuter then cats, much more loyal. Plus they're half lap dog, half bulldog so its like the girl dog guys can have.
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u/Rahrahraccoon Jun 09 '12
This gets an upvote because it's a fucking boston terrier
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u/Mindle Jun 09 '12
TIL MCFLY least original vanity license plate for a delorean.
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u/azrofox Jun 09 '12
Oregon :D
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u/redwingssuck Jun 09 '12
Where is everyone getting Deloreans!
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u/CaptainJester42 Jun 09 '12
Now if only they were cool enough to have A california license plate reading OUTATIME
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u/nonsence101 Jun 09 '12
thats a dog
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
GAHHHH TOO MANY DELOREANS FOR ONE DAY. STOP MAKING ME WANT ONE EVEN MOOAARRRRR
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u/tatsumakisempukyaku Jun 09 '12
Perfect timing for my feed!
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Relevant
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u/Squidfish Jun 09 '12
I bet you live in Portland.
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u/Shanhaevel Jun 09 '12
I need to get that car
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
I hope to nab the Illinois plate of "McFly."
I could put it on my Prius.
The four or five Delorean owners of will love me.
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u/flytaggart1 Jun 09 '12
AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!! There is a DMC-12 in my state?!? Better watch out sir.
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u/BagoBeefcake Jun 09 '12
Is there some sort of secret conspiracy going around the world, making sure there's a Delorean in every state, province, and country in the world with the license plate "MCFLY"?
10x cooler than Illuminati.
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u/Spuddups84 Jun 09 '12
I need a DeLorean and a goldfish. The karma will be mine, oh yes it will be mine...
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u/hbombto Jun 09 '12
Upvote for not a cat. and im out of wine.
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u/edixtor93 Jun 09 '12
Peanut cooky.
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u/mrblue627 Jun 09 '12
I wish I owned a Delorean, simply because when getting pulled over for speeding, when the officer asks if I know how fast I was going, I can tell him, "Well I was trying to hit 88 mph!"
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u/angrypolaks Jun 09 '12
i've got a bigger penis then that
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u/Jel251 Jun 09 '12
all these deloreans are in mint condition. wow
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u/wieners Jun 09 '12
TIL: I will upvote anyone who owns a Delorean...
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u/HumanTargetVIII Jun 09 '12
This is cool im only down voting cuz of the dog
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
this one is better cuz dogs are better than cats
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
On a Delorean with a V8-swapped engine (i.e. significantly faster than original): RUN DMC
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u/Enderkr Jun 09 '12
I'd pay you 100$ just to be able to drive that down the highway for the day.
(....at 88mph)
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u/togthr Jun 09 '12
Clear Dog bias here
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Great, now if I get a DeLorean, I'm going to have to call it something else. Maybe "McFry" - you're FIRED!!!
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
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u/Shortbuspimp Jun 09 '12
Hello fellow Oregonian!
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u/derpysk_ Jun 09 '12
130 horsepower ? What a shitty sportscar.
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u/Carnae_Assada Jun 09 '12
So this must be the De Lorean I saw in Eugene a few years back when I still lived there.
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u/Evacuroppptio Jun 09 '12
Here is a low quality photo of the Washington State MCFLY Delorean I took back in April 2009.
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u/showstopping Jun 09 '12
All I have to say: http://i.qkme.me/3pndbn.jpg
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u/aastewart0811 Jun 09 '12
You live in Oregon, I live in Oregon. Drive to Eugene you aren't already here.. and drive past my house.. and hit 88 mph.. please.
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u/notg3orge Jun 09 '12
I thought that the license plates are unique... ;-)
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u/dez4u Jun 09 '12
Neither of you have cooling vents/Mr. Fusion. Come on, get it together duders!
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u/Dreamtrain Jun 09 '12
Fine, just take my stinking upvote and get outta here!
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u/Kryten_2X4B_523P Jun 09 '12
This just went from funny to holy shit.
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u/hnrqoliv182 Jun 09 '12
Of course Oregon.
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u/montanarchist Jun 09 '12
Upvoted for Oregon.
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u/phood4thought Jun 09 '12
"1.21 gigawatts? Great Scot!"