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 Back to the Future.

The story you thought you knew: DeLorean retells the life and career of John Z. DeLorean, from his successful tenure at General Motors, where he was instrumental in launching the Pontiac GTO and driving the muscle car phenomenon of the '60s, to the founding of the DeLorean Motor Company in 1975 and the release of the iconic sports car bearing his name in 1981.

Although it is a purely American car and company, DeLorean's story combines an interesting cocktail of Italian design, British funding, and a factory built from scratch in politically tense Northern Ireland.

The story takes a turn, starting from 1982, as DeLorean gets involved in a drug deal and the company goes into bankruptcy. Although John DeLorean was ultimately acquitted, the original DMC ended very quickly.

After the Los Angeles drug trafficking trial, John DeLorean worked tirelessly for the remainder of his life to revive his car, his name, and his company—unfortunately with limited success.

Unexpectedly, the DeLorean car gained a new following based on its starring role in the 1985 movie hit Back to the Future (and its two sequels). Since DMC's bankruptcy in 1982, several entities have continued attempts to revive the brand for modern times, today's market, and new audiences.

Rather than being forgotten in automotive history, DeLorean gained pop-culture status and remains recognizable, with growing appreciation today.

Dispelling common misconceptions about DMC, DeLorean offers the complete story in an elegantly designed volume that is illustrated with historical images, period advertisements, and contemporary photos. Whether you're a car enthusiast, automotive historian, or pop-culture aficionado, you're sure to enjoy the ride.

Pages: 192, Year of Publication: 1003, Dimensions: 21.6x21.6cm