October 19, 1982 – John Z. DeLorean is arrested for conspiracy to traffic cocaine
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On October 19, 1982, the world watched in disbelief as one of the most prominent figures in the automotive industry,
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March 19, 2005 – John DeLorean dies
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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
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Before starting the company that bears his name, John Zachary DeLorean (1925-2005) was an engineer and executive at Detroit’s biggest
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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
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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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