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DeLorean

Only 8,583 DeLoreans were manufactured between 1981 and 1983. go back into production after a large amount of public demand. Businessman Stephen Wynne bought all the remaining parts for the car and hoped to begin rebuilding them again in Houston. In August 2007, it was announced that the DMC-12 could

John DeLorean formed the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) in 1975 but it proved to be a very short-lived manufacturer known for the one model it produced which was the DMC-12 sports car. This model featured iconic gull-wing doors and became famous after it featured in all three of the Back To The Future films. DeLorean went bankrupt in 1982, ceasing to exist before the first film was even made in 1985. Originally based in Detroit, Michigan, John DeLorean had a vision of creating a sports car that had futuristic elements. Most sports cars of the time were very small and compact, making it difficult for larger people to sit inside comfortably. As John DeLorean was quite a tall man, he set out to design a sports car that could accommodate him easily. This is one of the reasons why the DMC-12 had plenty of room inside. Production of the first DMC-12 was due to start in 1979, but after a number of problems and delays it was pushed back until 1981. When production eventually began, the American market responded extremely well. Over 9,000 DMC- 12s – with their distinctive brushed stainless steel bodywork – were sold between January 1981 and December 1982. Even with this promising start, John DeLorean was having trouble funding the company. In late 1982 plans were Many original DMC-12s have become collector’s items and are widely sought after today. Some motor companies were determined to keep the DMC-12 history alive and started up businesses restoring announced to shut down the DeLorean production line.

these classic cars. Many people still love researching the vehicle and attending live motor events that have the DMC-12 on show. A large number of these cars are still on the road after almost 28 years; out of the 9,000 cars that were built, it is estimated that over 6,000 are still driving today.

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