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DeLorean DMC-12
The DeLorean DMC-12 by Italdesign Giugiaro.
Vehicle Overview
The cooperation between DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) and Italdesign began in 1974 when John Z. DeLorean, former GM vice president, and William Collins, DMC president, initiated a project to create a two-seater sports car with a rear-mounted engine. Aimed almost exclusively at the American market, the car needed to be both economical and immediately recognizable. To achieve this, the DeLorean DMC-12 was designed with a unique body made of unpainted brushed stainless steel and featured distinctive gullwing doors, a design element previously seen only on the 1954 Mercedes 300SL. The abbreviation “DMC-12” initially referenced its targeted sale price of $12,000, although the final price would rise significantly. DeLorean wanted a car that stood out visually while maintaining practical performance, and his inspiration for the design came from a few key prototypes. At the 1974 Turin Motor Show, John DeLorean took note of the Medici I and the Hyundai Pony, two Italdesign prototypes, and these models influenced his decision to choose Giorgetto Giugiaro to design the DMC-12. Giugiaro, one of the most influential automotive designers of the era, brought his innovative approach to the DeLorean, integrating sleek, angular lines and a futuristic aesthetic that contributed to the car’s iconic status. Despite production challenges and financial issues that plagued DMC, the DeLorean DMC-12 remains a symbol of bold automotive design, its fame further cemented by its starring role in the *Back to the Future* film trilogy. The collaboration between DeLorean and Italdesign resulted in one of the most recognizable cars of the 20th century.
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The DeLorean DMC12, Back to the Future
The DeLorean DMC-12 is the only car model built by the DeLorean Motor Company, from 1981 to 1982.
The DMC-12 featured gullwing doors and unpainted stainless steel bodywork. About 9,200 examples of DMC-12 were produced. The car became world famous for its appearance in Robert Zemeckis’ Back to the Future film trilogy, in which a specimen was used by Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown as the basis for his time machine.
