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Glory, scandal, downfall, fame, and rebirth—discover the dramatic story of the rebel auto industry titan behind the stainless-steel-bodied, gull-winged sports car we all know and love from Back to the Future.
The tale you thought you knew:
De Lorean
recounts the life and career of John Z. De Lorean , 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 De Lorean Motor Company and its 1981 launch of the now-iconic sports car bearing his name.
Although a decidedly American car and company, the De Lorean 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
De Lorean is entrapped in a drug sting and
the company goes into bankruptcy . Though John De Lorean was acquitted ultimately, the original DMC was done all too soon.
After the Los Angeles drug-trafficking trial, John De Lorean worked tirelessly, for the rest of his life, to revive his car, his name, and his company—unfortunately with limited success.
Unexpectedly, the De Lorean 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
De Lorean has achieved pop-culture status and remains well recognized, with growing appreciation today.
Dispelling common misconceptions about DMC,
De Lorean 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.
The tale you thought you knew:
De Lorean
recounts the life and career of John Z. De Lorean , 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 De Lorean Motor Company and its 1981 launch of the now-iconic sports car bearing his name.
Although a decidedly American car and company, the De Lorean 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
De Lorean is entrapped in a drug sting and
the company goes into bankruptcy . Though John De Lorean was acquitted ultimately, the original DMC was done all too soon.
After the Los Angeles drug-trafficking trial, John De Lorean worked tirelessly, for the rest of his life, to revive his car, his name, and his company—unfortunately with limited success.
Unexpectedly, the De Lorean 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
De Lorean has achieved pop-culture status and remains well recognized, with growing appreciation today.
Dispelling common misconceptions about DMC,
De Lorean 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.
€44.99
A propos de l’auteur
Matt Stone (Glendale, CA), former executive editor of Motor Trend magazine, has been a professional automotive journalist and photographer since 1985. He is the author and photographer of several books, including Motorbooks' best-selling My First Car (2011), 365 Cars You Must Drive (2006), and Mc Queen's Machines (2010). He is the co-author, with Preston Lerner, of Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman (2009, 2014) and History's Greatest Automotive Mysteries, Myths, and Rumors Revealed (Motorbooks, 2013, 2014).www.mattstonecars.com/bio.html
Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 192 ● ISBN 9780760384725 ● Maison d’édition Motorbooks ● Pays US ● Publié 2024 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 9326767 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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