Jalopnik: De Lorean

Bud Light Super Bowl Ad Goes Back To The Future

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:45:00 EST

It's apparently the '80s all over again, with Doc Brown's "Back To The Future" DeLorean now joining Ferris Bueller in this leaked Bud Light Super Bowl ad spot. Great Scot! More »

Why Is Will.I.Am Saying He Built A DeLorean?

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EST

Pretend mogul Will.i.am used The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night to show off his vision for a new car company, IAMAUTO, based around the vehicle above, which he claims is a custom design based on new Chrysler parts. It almost certainly isn't. In fact, it's a DeLorean. So why lie about it? More »

Delorean from Back to the Future III sells for $541,200

Tom Joslin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST

At last weekend's Icons of Hollywood auction in Beverly Hills, Ca the Delorean featured in Back to the Future III sold for an impressive $541,200. More »

Delorean from Back to the Future III to cross the auction block

Tom Joslin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST

Although you'll never be able to time travel like Marty McFly or Doc Brown, next month you will have an opportunity to purchase their car. More »

The winner of our DeLorean Forza 4 wrap contest is…

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EDT

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We asked our readers to design a wrap for the DeLorean Motor Company's new supercharged Stage III car in Forza 4 and more than 75 of you answered the call with a stunning array of wraps that range from brilliantly colorful to deeply disturbing. More »

Design a DeLorean wrap in Forza 4 and we'll make it real

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:30:00 EDT

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The Electric DeLorean isn't DeLorean Motor Company's only project. They're also working on a supercharged version of the classic stainless steel sports car set to debut at SEMA next week. All they need is a design to wrap it in, which is where you, and a copy of Forza Motorsport 4, come in. More »

Electric DeLorean: First Drive

Kevin McCauley — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EDT

The DeLorean's long been associated with technology and performance, despite being saddled with a French-Swedish powerplant that made those associations slightly laughable. This weekend I drove the Electric DeLorean. I'm not laughing anymore. More »

This is a brand-new, all-electric DeLorean

Mike Spinelli — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:00:00 EDT

For several years, DeLorean Motor Company of Texas has been reconstituting the fruit of John Z.'s troubled loins (phrasing!). Now it's working with electric-car startup Epic EV to put an all-electric DMC-12 into production by 2013. You know what that means: Onboard power for the Mr. Fusion. More »

Doc Brown goes "Back to the Future" in an Argentinian electronics store

Justin Hyde — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:30:00 EDT

Argentina's Garbarino electronics chain managed to travel back in time and convince Christopher Lloyd to appear as Doc Brown piling out of a glowing DeLorean. Who wouldn't enjoy "Back to the Future IV?" More »

DeLorean stars in hilarious "Back to the Future" wedding spoof

Mike Spinelli — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:30:00 EDT

High-concept weddings are lame. But every would-be Han Solo and Princess Leia, Mrs. and Mrs. Smith and, er, John and Abigail Adams should take a lesson from how one couple worked the Back to the Future DeLorean into their proceedings. (Thanks and Mazel Tov to James the Groom for the tip.) More »

What is your favorite obscure car appearance in a non car movie?

Tom Joslin — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EDT

Even in non car movies, cars can end up being a pretty essential part of the plot. While we know and love a lot of these cars this weekend we are more concerned with the less memorable automotive movie appearances. What is your favorite obscure car appearance in a non car movie? More »

Robert Bleier, DeLorean painter, dead at 44

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:30:00 EDT

Robert Bleier, the suburban dad who painted DeLoreans to ease his fight with cancer, passed away this week at the age of 44 according to the DeLorean Motor Company. He leaves behind a wife, two children, and a huge following of fellow DeLorean enthusiasts. More »

A Mix-up at the Sci-Fi body shop

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST

Don't you hate it when you bring your General Lee into the body shop and it comes out with a part off of Ecto 1? This happens all the time in Brandon Ortwein's imaginary life. Click through for more. More »

Indian flying car channels "Back to the Future"

Tom Joslin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:00:00 EST

One Indian man has turned a Suzuki Maruti 800 into a flying vehicle that he claims can vertically lift itself and soar over traffic. The only issue? Its flying ability has not yet been tested. More »

A glimpse inside the DeLorean factory

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:00:00 EST

Hidden in the suburbs of north Houston, at the edge of the Piney Woods, is the DeLorean Motor Company's new HQ. We've toured it before and think this video captures the amazing place quite well. More »

Ten DeLorean Replacements For A Back To The Future Remake

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:15:00 EST

In case any wonderfully original Hollywood producers are considering a Back To The Future reboot or sequel, we've tapped our knowledgeable and geeky readers for this list of ten awesome alternatives to the DeLorean-based time machine. Great Scott! More »

2010 DeLorean Nike Dunk 6.0: First Sprint

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:30:00 EST

Judging by the emails from people dying to know where to buy them, the DeLorean Nike Dunk 6.0 shoes are this season's hot car-inspired fashion accessory. They go on sale this Friday, but I'm wearing a pair right now, suckas. More »

Nike 6.0 SE DeLorean: Dunks To The Future

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EST

Stainless steel meets painless style with the impending release of the Nike 6.0 Dunk SE "DeLorean" Sneakers, inspired by the DeLorean DMC-12. Just 1,000 will be sold worldwide, but they're worth fighting for when you see the outer sole. More »

Back To The Future Fans Recreate The "It's The Libyans!" Scene

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:30:00 EST

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Fans of the Back To The Future trilogy kicked off the largest BTTF-only reunion in California last weekend at the site of the Lone/Twin Pines Mall with a reenactment of the pivotal Libyan Nationalist shootout. Cue the Huey Lewis. More »

Want To Take Your DeLorean Back In Time? You Have Options.

Vinny Minchillo — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:00:00 EDT

Who doesn't want to go back in time? (I, for one, could use a do-over on last week's "No Pants Day.") Tell Uncle Rico to fire up the Dodge van, we've got a football game to go win. More »

See The DeLorean Painter's Debut Show This Saturday

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:45:00 EDT

If you enjoyed the art of Robert Bleier, the cancer-surviving DeLorean painter, and are in the Houston area, you can see it on display tomorrow at a show benefiting cancer research. Details below. More »

You Put What, Where?

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:30:00 EDT

Ever the fans of a good engine swap, we couldn't help but admire the work behind this one. Can you identify the motor and the vehicle? Click "More" for the answer. More »

The Victorian DeLorean

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:15:00 EDT

"Where we're going, we don't have roads." [Silhouette Masterpiece Theatre via How To Be A Retronaut] More »

How DeLorean Therapy Eased My Cancer

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:15:00 EDT

Robert Bleier's a normal suburban dad with a gift and a challenge. His gift is for painting stunning landscapes starring the DeLorean. His challenge is a cancer fight entering its third round. For Bleier, the two are inextricably linked. More »

Japan's Awesome Scale Delorean Replica

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:30:00 EDT

The DMC Delorean's making a comeback lately, but if you can't afford a continuation series DMC there's always a Back to the Future-outfitted Matchbox-style car from Universal Studios Japan imported by ToyEast for $28... before shipping. [HemmingsBlog] More »

Why Is There A DeLorean In The Arthur Remake?

Ray Wert — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:15:00 EDT

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The latest star to join the cast of the remake of 80s cheese-ball comedy flick Arthur? This Back To The Future-kitted DeLorean. Why? Because sometimes Russel Brand just thinks funny things. Photo Credit: p_c_w / Flickr More »

No, Marty McFly Won't Show Up In A DeLorean Today

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EDT

A rumor started by movie geeks at Total Film has everyone believing today's when Doc and Marty from Back To The Future show up in a DeLorean. It's not. In fact, it's a hoax. Here's what happened. More »

Student Builds DeLorean Hovercraft By Hand

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:30:00 EDT

Matthew Riese, a 26-year-old grad student, is hand-building what every kid in 1985 desperately wanted — a hovering DeLorean just like in the movie Back to the Future. Now he needs your help. More »

Dual-Engine DeLorean Up For Single-Engine Sale

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EDT

This DeLorean isn't fitted with an original PRV V6. Instead, it's packing a 500 cubic-inch Cadillac V8 behind the driver and a 2.0-liter Honda B20A in the nose. The seller's only including one engine with the sale, but which one? More »

Back To The Future DeLorean Replica Maker Tackles BTTF III

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EDT

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Gary Weaver attained legendary geek status with the most realistic Back To The Future DeLorean ever. His next challenge? Creating the locomotive-powered, rail-riding DeLorean from Back To The Future, Part III. More »

Paddy Wagon for $17,000!

graverobber — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EDT

Not everybody knows the DeLorean was built in Ireland. As today's St. Patrick's Day, and Nice Price or Crack Pipe is not above the wearing of the green, let's see if this DMC12 lies at the end of your rainbow. More »

You Can See Yourself In A Mirror Polished DeLorean

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:15:00 EST

The recently Forza'd Delorean DMC-12 is probably best-known for its brushed stainless steel body, but what would happen if you spent weeks carefully polishing it? A spectacular mirror finish to put those chrome-crazy oil sheiks to shame. More »

How To Build A Back To The Future DeLorean

Sam Smith — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST

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The recent appearance of a hyper-accurate Back to the Future DeLorean replica on eBay got us thinking: How does one build such a time-traveling monster? Who does this? And just what does it take to go eighty-eight? More »

Lord Vader, Your Time Machine's Arrived To Take You Back To A Time When This Joke Was Funny

Wes Siler — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST

Created as a collaboration between DMC and LA streetwear shop, The Hundreds, this DeLorean DMC-12 was wrapped in two layers of black vinyl; first flat, then gloss, to create the sweet-ass stripe effect. More »

Most Realistic Back To The Future DeLorean Ever Hits eBay

Sam Smith — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST

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An eye-wateringly accurate reproduction of the Back To The Future DeLorean recently popped up on eBay. The photo shoot took place at Gamble House, the Pasadena home that once served as Doc Brown's residence. Mega-gallery below. More »

EXCLUSIVE: DMC Builds Right-Hand Drive DeLorean

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST

Thanks to Back To The Future, the DeLorean is an international icon. But what if you want to travel back in time from the UK? Now, DeLorean Motor Company will build you a right-hand drive version. Here's the first shots. More »

DeLorean DMC-12 Down On The New York Street

Murilee Martin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST

This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Not many DeLorean owners painted their cars' stainless-steel exteriors; this is a rare find indeed. More »

VIDEO: How To Disassemble A DeLorean DMC-12

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST

Our friends at the DeLorean Motor Company have made themselves experts on tearing down and rebuilding DeLoreans. And now they've put it to music and it's Bennie Hill's Yakety Sax to boot! (Hat tip to James at DMC!) More »

Ten Vehicles That Don't Belong On BuisnessWeek's 50 Ugliest Cars List

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

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We're convinced BusinessWeek intentionally created its "Fifty Ugliest Cars of the Past 50 Years" list to offend Jalopnik reader sensibilities as much as possible. We've pulled out ten cars that simply have no place on this list. Two-minutes hate ahead. More »