DeLorean
The Rise, Fall and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company
by Matt Stone
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Pub Date 17 Sep 2024 | Archive Date 30 Aug 2024
Quarto Publishing Group – Motorbooks | Motorbooks
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Description
The tale you thought you knew: DeLorean recounts the life and career of John Z. DeLorean, 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.
Although a decidedly American car and company, the DeLorean story blends an interesting cocktail of Italian design, British financial backing, and a built-from-the-ground-up factory in politically fraught Belfast.
The story turns, beginning in 1982, as DeLorean is entrapped in a drug sting and the company goes into bankruptcy. Though John DeLorean was acquitted ultimately, the original DMC was done all too soon.
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.
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 efforts to revive the brand for modern times, today’s marketplace, and new audiences.
Rather than consignment to the dustbin of automotive history, the DeLorean has achieved pop-culture status and remains well recognized, with growing appreciation today.
Dispelling common misconceptions about DMC, DeLorean 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, automotive historian, or a pop-culture fan, you are sure to enjoy the ride.
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9780760384718 |
PRICE | US$40.00 (USD) |
PAGES | 192 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
I can’t think of a better book for DeLorean enthusiasts. It is well-researched, all encompassing and well put together. I might be a 10% biased because of the car’s significance in my personal history. If you are interested cars, DeLorean, Back to the Future series, history/car production history and history of the industries in Northern Ireland, you will enjoy this book.
If you have ever seen a DeLorean, you know it’s special. The gull wing doors that lift to the sky, the shining stainless steel chassis, the leather interior…a totally different concept car. DeLorean the book is about DeLorean the man. John Zachary DeLorean, a gifted, handsome designer who rose to the top in the car industry, then left to follow his dream of making a car like no other. Everything about the DeLorean was different from its construction in war torn Belfast, Ireland to its splashy debut. The creation of the dream car parallels John DeLorean’s life, his rise and spectacular fall. This book is well researched, well written and full of photographs of the cars and advertisements. John DeLorean was ahead of his time. 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group – Motorbooks and Matt Stone for this ARC.
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