DMC Delorean Back To The Future 1981
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The blockbuster movie "Back To The Future" released on 3rd July 1985 was a film written by Robert Zemekis and Bob Gale, directed by Robert Zemekis and starring Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd. The film rapidly became the highest grossing film of 1985, went on to become a trilogy and won many awards including an academy award.
The most memorable star of the trilogy however remains the time machine built by Dr Emmett Brown based on a DeLorean DMC-12 car.
As a replica it has working circuit boards, lights, the famous 'flux capacitor' and even a functional smoke machine. Having a private "Back To The Future" UK registration, the car is also complete with the JVC camcorder the Doc used to document his first time travel. The camcorder case having signatures from Robert Zemekis, Bob Gale, Christopher Lloyd and Michael J Fox. There are also many behind the scenes stills from the movie, a signed movie script and other props from the film.
Production of the DeLorean DMC-12 officially began in 1981 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the first DeLorean DMC-12 rolled off the production line on the 21st of January of that year. Instantly recognisable by its distinctive brushed stainless steel body work and large gull wing doors, It became widely known and iconic for its appearance. The development had the aid of Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus, and styling by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Ital Design and is panelled in brushed SS304 stainless steel. The stainless-steel panels are fixed to a fibre glass under body. The under body is affixed to a steel double-Y frame chassis, derived from the Lotus Esprit platform. The engine is a Renault 2.85 litre V6, which produces about 130 BHP. The DMC-12 has power-assisted disc brakes on all wheels and in DeLorean's comparison literature it was noted that the DMC-12 could achieve 0–60 miles per hour in 8.8 seconds.
This DeLorean DMC-12 replicates a piece of movie history, is the missing piece to any enthusiasts collection or alternatively offers a real business opportunity for corporate, comic con rentals, etc.
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1981 DMC Delorean Back To The Future is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Kent by Simon Furlonger for £59990.
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Car type : Car Make : DMC Model : Delorean Model Version : Back To The Future Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1981 Location : Ashford Kent
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About DMC
The story of DMC, or DeLorean Motor Company, is a tale of high hopes, futuristic visions, and ultimately, a heartbreaking tragedy that brought it all to an end.In the early 1980s, John Z. DeLorean, a former executive at General Motors, set out to create the car of the future. He founded the DeLorean Motor Company, and the iconic DMC-12, with its stainless steel body and distinctive gull-wing doors, became his vision for a revolutionary sports car.
The DMC-12 was like something out of a science fiction movie, and its striking design turned heads wherever it went. It was the sports car for the future, a dream for enthusiasts. But as we all know, dreams sometimes come crashing down.
DeLorean's vision was bold, and his ambition was even bolder. He aimed to build the cars in Northern Ireland, providing jobs and boosting the local economy. But the project faced numerous challenges, including financial troubles, production delays, and a global recession.
And then, the tragedy struck. John DeLorean was arrested on charges of drug trafficking, a scandal that would forever tarnish his name and the reputation of his company. While he was eventually acquitted, the damage had been done.
The DeLorean Motor Company struggled to recover from the blow to its image, and in 1983, it filed for bankruptcy. The DMC-12, the shining star of the company, would never reach its full potential. Production was halted, and the remaining unsold cars gathered dust in warehouses.
But here's the twist in the story: the DMC-12 found a second life in a little film called "Back to the Future." The time-traveling DeLorean, with its gull-wing doors and iconic appearance, became a pop culture legend, perhaps even more famous than the car itself.
Today, the DeLorean DMC-12 remains a symbol of unfulfilled potential, a reminder that even the most futuristic dreams can be derailed by the harsh realities of the world. The bright future that was envisioned for DMC may have never come to pass, but its place in history is secure, a testament to the enduring power of dreams and the unpredictable twists of fate.