Any car enthusiast worth their weight in stainless steel knows what a DeLorean is. Although the iconic, unpainted, gull-wing-door sports coupe was only manufactured between 1981-83, it left its mark on the automotive world and pop culture alike.
Created by automotive prodigy John Z. DeLorean, the car came to be known by its brand name and that of its founder but was officially designated model DMC-12.
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