The Visionary & The Dream
You can see him sitting on the car with its iconic gull wing door opened up.
Source: Bring-A-Trailer
The DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) was founded by John DeLorean, a maverick in the automotive industry with an impressive resume. Having worked at General Motors for years, DeLorean was responsible for the creation of iconic muscle cars like the Pontiac GTO. However, in 1973, he resigned from his high-ranking position at GM to pursue his vision of crafting a distinctive sports car that would redefine the industry.
The DeLorean car, often simply referred to as the “DeLorean,” was intended to be a sleek and futuristic vehicle that combined style and performance. DeLorean aimed to challenge the norms of car manufacturing by using innovative techniques and materials.
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I owned a 1981 Delorean for many years at the early height of its popularity. Enjoyed it’s popularity and notority but ultimately sold it due to it’s frequent mechanical problems and breakdowns on the road. Did have my share of fun with it while I owned it nevertheless. Even went to the auction at the Orange County plant and purchased all of the last “fix-it notes” from the special problem garage where the cars from the dealerships came in to be repaired. Even git a set of tiny authentic “hub caps” as a small memory if the car as well as a complete garage manual from the shop there.