Take a private tour of the new Delorean production facility in Houston Texas.

Where they are repair and build new Deloreans.

The DMC DeLorean (often referred to as the “DeLorean”) is a rear-engine, two-door, two-passenger sports car manufactured and marketed by John DeLorean’s DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) .

Targeting the American market from 1981 to 1983—ultimately the only car brought to market by the fledgling company.

Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and noted for its gull-wing doors and brushed stainless-steel outer body panels, the sports car was also noted for a lack of power and performance incongruous with its looks and price.

Though its production was short-lived, the car became widely known when featured as the time machine in the Back to the Future media franchise.

Other news about the famous DeLorean.

Do you know how many gold DeLoreans were purchased?In 1981 and 1982, former Pontiac executive John DeLorean built a stylish, upscale sports car that retailed for $26,175.

Gold Delorean. Photo: Petersen Automotive Museum

American Express came up with the idea to offer a limited, 100-car run of 24-karat gold-plated DeLoreans exclusively for their gold card members. The gold-plated car was listed in their Christmas catalog for a staggering $85,000 – this included a required $10,000 deposit at the time of ordering.

Gold Delorean. Photo: Petersen Automotive Museum
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