DeLorean

Electric DeLorean Conversion Brings Icon Back to the Future

The DeLorean DMC-12, immortalized by the “Back to the Future” trilogy, is making a dramatic return, not through time travel, but with a state-of-the-art electric conversion. UK-based Electrogenic, a company celebrated for its adept conversions of classic cars, has revitalized the DeLorean, seamlessly blending its gull-wing, stainless-steel design with contemporary electric vehicle technology. From 1981 to Present Day The DeLorean DMC-12, brainchild of automotive executive John DeLorean, is a car steeped in history and intrigue. Introduced in 1981, the DMC-12 was the only model ever produced by the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC). Its development was ambitious, marked by DeLorean’s vision to create a car that would break the mold of contemporary automotive design. The car’s stainless steel body panels, designed

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Some weird autos become legends, other cars just fade away

Some automakers have long lives. General Motors, Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo all recently became centenarians. And there are plenty of infamous manufacturers. Some, like the DeLorean have attained cult status, while others like the Bricklin have largely faded away as complete failures. The Bricklin was shortlived. One of the early investors in Subaru, Malcolm Bricklin manufactured the Bricklin from 1974-76, and were touted as safety cars were made in the odd colors Safety Orange, Safety Green and Safety White. The gullwing doors trapped occupants and overall poor constructions prompted low sales. Bricklin’s misfortune had only just begun. He later introduced the equally disdained Yugo to the United States market. Cars with odd legacies like the ATS, Bricklin, Davis, DeLorean

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