{"product_id":"9780760384718-delorean","title":"DeLorean","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rise, Fall and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeLorean\u003c\/i\u003e recounts auto industry titan John Z. DeLorean’s story, from General Motors executive, to the 1975 founding of DeLorean Motor Company, to its 1982 bankruptcy, and the DeLorean car’s subsequent rebirth as pop-culture star in 1985’s film \u003ci\u003eBack to the Future \u003c\/i\u003eas well as efforts to relaunch the brand in the 21st century. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlory, 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 \u003ci\u003eBack to the Future\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe tale you thought you knew:\u003ci\u003e DeLorean \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003erecounts the life and career of John Z. DeLorean\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 DeLorean Motor Company and its 1981 launch of the now-iconic sports car bearing his name.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlthough a decidedly American car and company, the DeLorean story blends an interesting cocktail of Italian design, British financial backing, and a \u003cb\u003ebuilt-from-the-ground-up factory\u003c\/b\u003e in politically fraught Belfast.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe story turns, beginning in 1982, as \u003cb\u003eDeLorean is entrapped in a drug sting\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ethe company goes into bankruptcy\u003c\/b\u003e. Though John DeLorean was acquitted ultimately, the original DMC was done all too soon. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAfter the Los Angeles drug-trafficking trial, John DeLorean worked tirelessly, for the rest of his life, to revive his car, his name, and his company—unfortunately with limited success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUnexpectedly, the DeLorean car gained a new following based on its \u003cb\u003estarring role in the 1985 movie hit \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack to the Future \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e(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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRather than consignment to the dustbin of automotive history, the \u003cb\u003eDeLorean has achieved pop-culture status\u003c\/b\u003e and remains well recognized, with growing appreciation today.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDispelling common misconceptions about DMC, \u003ci\u003eDeLorean\u003c\/i\u003e 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, an automotive historian, or a pop-culture fan, you are sure to enjoy the ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41836220383329,"sku":"9780760384718","price":28.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36363513_df9edcae-7dd7-4276-bb58-a21294ea0834.jpg?v=1759443673","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780760384718-delorean","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}