#delorean motor company

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DMC DeLorean at Waukesha Cars & Coffee (2024) - Meet 1 in Waukesha, WI.

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Hollywood conjures images of the past New world needs spiritually. That will last I've seen the future and it will be (Prince, The Future, 1989)

DeLorean DMC-12 (1980-81)

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Delorean. DMC 12

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" B(L)ACK TO THE FUTURE "

🖤 DMC 🖤

[openairmotorist]

DMC Delorean

Hop on (or in:) the time machine for a wind back to the early 80s

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John DeLorean and the prototype of the DMC DeLorean (1980)

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DeLorean elétrico

A DeLorean Motor Company revelou mais um teaser do DeLorean EVolved, releitura do clássico carro que aparece nos filmes da franquia De Volta para o Futuro. O modelo, que será 100% elétrico e muito mais luxuoso do que o original, será revelado em sua totalidade no dia 31 de maio, segundo contagem regressiva no site oficial da marca. Por Felipe Ribeiro – Editado por Jones Oliveira. Canaltech – 06…

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Why Did the DeLorean Motor Company Fail?

The DeLorean Motor Company, founded by John DeLorean, faced several challenges that led to its failure. Some key factors include: Financial Mismanagement: The company struggled with financial mismanagement, including cost overruns and a lack of proper budgeting. Production Delays and Quality Issues: The manufacturing process was plagued with delays and quality control problems, leading to a…

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DURING THE CYBERTRUCK'S unveiling in 2019, Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed that the electric vehicle's “ultra-hard stainless steel” body might be “literally bulletproof.” However, the Tesla truck's exterior panels appear to be defenseless against water pistols. They apparently rust, as some owners claim.

Posting on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum, a user named Raxar risked the wrath of the Tesla faithful—already exercised by the Cybertruck's numerous alleged design flaws—by stating that when they collected the $61,000 truck, “the advisor specifically mentioned the Cybertrucks develop orange rust marks in the rain.”

In a separate thread, the user vertigo3pc reported that “corrosion was forming on the metal” of his Cybertruck after it spent 11 days in the rain in Los Angeles.

Raxar, who also lives in California, posted what appeared to be close-up, rust-flecked images of his truck after driving it for two days in rain.

The Cybertruck does not ship with clear coat, that outermost layer of transparent paint that comes as standard on almost every new motor vehicle on the planet. Instead, each Cybertruck owner has the option to purchase a $5,000 urethane-based film to “wrap your Cybertruck in our premium satin clear paint films. Only available through Tesla.”

Who knew untreated stainless steel might not be such a good idea for the exterior of a motor vehicle, especially considering that cars typically get left sitting outside in all weather for 95 percent of their lives? The whole automotive industry, that's who.

Aside from the 1980s DMC DeLorean and a shiny 1960s Porsche, car companies have long steered clear of stainless steel panels. The material is heavy, relatively expensive, and hard to work with. It's also stiff, which makes it potentially more lethal to anybody unlucky enough to be struck by a vehicle built with the stuff.

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In July 1985, John Z. DeLorean, the founder of the DeLorean Motor Company, wrote a letter to Back to the Future creators Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, and Steven Spielberg, to personally thank them for immortalizing his car in the film.

He was so impressed with the film's special-effects work he jokingly invited the likes of designer Ron Cobb to join his manufacturing team.

In the letter, DeLorean wrote:

"Dear Gentlemen:

"Last week, I had the opportunity to see a screening of Back To The Future in New York, and want you to know I think it was absolutely brilliant.

"I was particularly pleased that the DeLorean Motor Car was all but immortalized in the film, and want to thank all those responsible: Ron Cobb [concept artist], Andy Probert [concept artist], Mike Scheffe [construction coordinator] and Kevin Pike [special-effects supervisor], for the outstanding job they did in presenting the DMC as the vehicle of the future. They can join my soon-to-be-revived design team at any time.

"Thanks again for continuing my dream in such a positive fashion."

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Photography by Duffy “in Henley on Thames in 1978 featuring a bright yellow Alfa Romeo Alfasud Super. The car was styled by designer Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign who is also credited with such iconic cars as the Volkswagen Golf MK1 and the DeLorean Motor Company DMC-12 of "Back to the Future" fame.

“The models are Polo Churchill (left) and Christie (right) who also featured in the Average White Band album cover photograph and an advert for Triumph Underwear published in Cosmopolitan.”

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The 1982 DeLorean DMC-12: A Timeless Icon of Automotive History

The 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 is not just a car; it is a cultural icon that has captivated the hearts and minds of enthusiasts for decades.

Its unique design, storied history, and prominent role in popular culture have cemented its status as one of the most beloved vehicles of all time.

Let's explore what makes the DeLorean DMC-12 so special and delve into its fascinating history.

A Visionary's Dream

The DeLorean DMC-12 was the brainchild of John DeLorean, a maverick automotive engineer and executive who had previously made his mark at General Motors. DeLorean's vision was to create a car that would break away from the conventional designs of the time and embody the future of automotive engineering. With its sleek, stainless steel body and gull-wing doors, the DMC-12 was unlike anything on the road when it was unveiled in 1981.

Design and Innovation

One of the most striking features of the DeLorean DMC-12 is its stainless steel body. This unpainted, brushed metal finish gives the car a futuristic and timeless appearance. The gull-wing doors, which open upwards rather than outwards, add to the vehicle's unique aesthetic and have become one of its defining characteristics. The design was the work of Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, whose vision for the DMC-12 was to create a car that looked like it was from another era.

The DMC-12 was powered by a 2.85-liter V6 engine, developed in partnership with Peugeot, Renault, and Volvo. While not a powerhouse by modern standards, the engine provided adequate performance for its time and contributed to the car's distinctive driving experience.

The Rise and Fall of DeLorean Motor Company

The story of the DeLorean DMC-12 is closely tied to the tumultuous history of the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC). Founded in 1975, DMC faced numerous challenges, including financial difficulties and production delays. Despite these obstacles, the company managed to produce approximately 9,000 DMC-12s between 1981 and 1983.

However, financial woes and a high-profile legal scandal involving John DeLorean ultimately led to the company's bankruptcy in 1982. Despite the company's short-lived existence, the DMC-12 had already made a lasting impact on the automotive world.

Cultural Icon and Enduring Legacy

The DeLorean DMC-12's status as a cultural icon was solidified by its starring role in the "Back to the Future" film trilogy. In the movies, the DMC-12 was transformed into a time machine by the eccentric inventor Doc Brown, played by Christopher Lloyd. The car's futuristic design and pivotal role in the films endeared it to a whole new generation of fans and ensured its place in pop culture history.

Beyond its cinematic fame, the DeLorean DMC-12 has remained a symbol of 1980s nostalgia and automotive innovation. Its distinctive design and limited production numbers have made it a sought-after collector's item. Enthusiast clubs and organizations dedicated to preserving and celebrating the DMC-12 can be found around the world, ensuring that the legacy of this unique vehicle continues to thrive.

The 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 is more than just a car; it is a testament to the vision and ambition of its creator, John DeLorean. Its innovative design, storied history, and enduring appeal have made it a beloved icon in both the automotive world and popular culture. Whether you admire it for its striking appearance, its role in cinematic history, or its place in the annals of automotive innovation, the DeLorean DMC-12 is a vehicle that continues to captivate and inspire.

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DMC12. Delorean. Source Wikipédia

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Ford doesn't know about the

internet

Simpsons

DeLorean Motor Company bankruptcy

Discovery of the Titanic

Chernobyl disaster

Al Queda forming (and subsequently 9/11)

But the good news is that you could tell him fusion power is like 30 years from becoming viable and he'll tell you it was 30 years from being viable 40 years ago.

'ford doesn't know about 9/11' Ford left earth in 1982. Ford doesn't know the cold war fucking ended.

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The first production of the DMC DeLorean rolled off the assembly line on January 21, 1981.

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Delorean Motor Company

If you might note the front end on their prototype that they put on Tumblr is much better than any of these but it's not the right vehicle and we're not making hours like that and then they say they're making these and they're not so we're going to take them to court because they're lying about being in production they're not even making them for themselves and they're holding them out of production and it's illegal and we're going after them and we're going to terminate them and they've been doing this stuff the whole time in the Midwest in their fat asses are in the way the whole time they're trying to extort so that's going to be a war now to push them out of those bunkers that are around the caverns and it's going to start and the forests need a few bunkers to see what's going on cuz they're fat asses are in the way

Thor Freya

It's going to be much better my husband says it but I know it will be cuz these idiots don't do a damn thing and that's the only people here

Hera

It's changing already but it's because the pseudo empire forced them down here and people see that both sides suck and pretty much the same way they're going to get their asses handed to them

Thor Freya

You people suck so bad and the empire treats me so badly I can't stand you and he can't stand you and nobody can sit here with you you're so ugly and you're nasty and they don't do anything about it and they're going to fall and you're going to fall it's absolutely true you're so stupid no Jasmine at all don't do anything to satiated when even though it's so easy and you're not doing it because it's easy going to find out what hard is very soon these people are all pissed off and they're very deadly and you're dumb

Mac Daddy

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There's nothing left of you Billy Hicks and I have no idea why you can say stuff these people should have you shut up and they want to sit around bothering me and you're the one to have bother me but really just motivated me to do the job on to them and they're so f****** stupid they keep doing it pretty much you're dead the rest is going to be killed off shortly

Zues Hera

We're doing the job and we're doing it right and you retard stepped in now you're going to get f***** by us and the foreigners and it's going to be over

Stan

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