Delorean

<P><B>Glory, scandal, downfall, fame, and rebirth—discover the dramatic story of the rebel auto industry titan behind the stainless-steel-bodied, gull-winged sports car we all know and love from <I>Back to the Future</I>.</B><br> <br>The tale you thought you knew:<I> DeLorean </I><B>recounts the life and career of John Z. DeLorean</B>, from his successful career with General Motors, where he was instrumental in launching the Pontiac GTO and jump-starting the ’60s muscle car phenomenon, to the founding in 1975 of the DeLorean Motor Company and its 1981 launch of the now-iconic sports car bearing his name.<br> <br>Although a decidedly American car and company, the DeLorean story blends an interesting cocktail of Italian design, British financial backing, and a <B>built-from-the-ground-up factory</B> in politically fraught Belfast.<br> <br>The story turns, beginning in 1982, as <B>DeLorean is entrapped in a drug sting</B> and <B>the company goes into bankruptcy</B>. Though John DeLorean was acquitted ultimately, the original DMC was done all too soon. <br> <br>After the Los Angeles drug-trafficking trial, John DeLorean worked tirelessly, for the rest of his life, to revive his car, his name, and his company—unfortunately with limited success.<br> <br>Unexpectedly, the DeLorean car gained a new following based on its <B>starring role in the 1985 movie hit </B><I><B>Back to the Future </B></I>(and its two sequels). Since DMC’s bankruptcy in 1982, several entities have continued efforts to revive the brand for modern times, today’s marketplace, and new audiences. <br> <br>Rather than consignment to the dustbin of automotive history, the <B>DeLorean has achieved pop-culture status</B> and remains well recognized, with growing appreciation today.<br> <br>Dispelling common misconceptions about DMC, <I>DeLorean</I> gives you the complete story in one handsomely designed volume illustrated throughout with historic images, period ads, and contemporary photos. Whether you are a car enthusiast, an automotive historian, or a pop-culture fan, you are sure to enjoy the ride.</P>