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The DeLorean Motor Company, founded by automotive visionary John Z. DeLorean in 1975, is renowned for producing one of the most iconic and recognizable vehicles in automotive history—the DMC-12. 

This sleek sports car featured gull-wing doors, brushed stainless-steel body panels, and a rear-mounted engine. It gained worldwide fame after being featured as the time machine in the popular "Back to the Future" movie franchise.

Despite the car's futuristic design and celebrity appeal, the DeLorean Motor Company faced significant financial challenges. The company's Belfast, Northern Ireland factory encountered delays and cost overruns.

As a result, production volumes were lower than projected, and the company struggled to generate sufficient revenue.

In 1982, John DeLorean was arrested in a sting operation for alleged drug trafficking, although he was later acquitted. However, the negative publicity surrounding the case, combined with the company's existing financial woes, led to the DeLorean Motor Company filing for bankruptcy in late 1982.

Although approximately 9,000 DMC-12 cars were produced, the company's demise cut short John DeLorean's ambitious automotive dreams.

Today, the remaining DeLorean vehicles are highly sought-after collectibles, with a passionate community of owners and enthusiasts dedicated to preserving the legacy of this unique and captivating automobile.