January 6, 1925 – John DeLorean’s birthday
January 6, 2026
American automotive engineer and industry executive John Z. DeLorean was born in Detroit, Michigan on this day in 1925. While
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October 19, 1982 – John Z. DeLorean is arrested for conspiracy to traffic cocaine
October 19, 2024
On October 19, 1982, the world watched in disbelief as one of the most prominent figures in the automotive industry,
March 19, 2005 – John DeLorean dies
March 19, 2023
American automotive engineer and industry executive John Z. DeLorean passed away on this day in 2005 at the age of
January 21, 1981 – First DeLorean DMC-12 is complete
January 22, 2023
Before starting the company that bears his name, John Zachary DeLorean (1925-2005) was an engineer and executive at Detroit’s biggest
January 6, 1925 – John DeLorean is born
January 6, 2022
American automotive engineer and industry executive John Z. DeLorean was born in Detroit, Michigan on this day in 1925. While
October 24, 1975 – DeLorean is founded – Flux Capacitor not included
October 24, 2021
There was only one car that didn’t need roads! Prominent American automotive executive John Z. DeLorean founded DeLorean Motor Company
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