Stone, Matt

DeLorean: The Rise, Fall, and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company

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ISBN 13:: 9780760384718
author:: Stone, Matt
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 24.1 x 21.8 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Science & Technology, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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The DeLorean Motor Company's story is one of rebellion and rebirth. From its humble beginnings as a successful division of General Motors, the company's founder, John Z. DeLorean, went on to create a sports car that would become an iconic symbol of American ingenuity. The stainless-steel-bodied, gull-winged DeLorean was launched in 1981, but its success was short-lived due to financial and personal struggles. DeLorean's troubles began in 1982, when he was embroiled in a high-profile drug sting. Despite his eventual acquittal, the company's fortunes continued to decline. However, the DeLorean's fortunes took a surprising turn with the release of the 1985 film Back to the Future, which featured the car as its star. This unexpected resurgence in popularity has allowed the DeLorean to maintain its place in popular culture, despite its initial bankruptcy. Today, the DeLorean Motor Company's legacy continues to be felt, with various entities working to revive the brand and introduce it to new audiences. This book tells the story of John Z. DeLorean and the DeLorean Motor Company, from its early days to its current status as a pop culture icon.

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