On the 30th anniversary of the iconic DMC Delorean, the Petersen Automotive Museum explores how the DeLorean Motor Company came to be. Discover 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) for 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

But wow, wow, wow! The DeLorean DMC-12 debuted in 1981 as the vision of former GM executive John DeLorean. Built in Northern Ireland with a stainless steel body and gullwing doors, it quickly stood out in the automotive world. Though production ended after just two years due to financial troubles, its place in history was secured—both as a unique experiment in car design and later as a pop culture icon. #cars #delorean | This Day in Automotive History - Drive History