THE HISTORY
The most thorough exploration of John DeLorean’s life and legacy ever produced
Based on thousands of recently declassified documents from the British and Irish national archives, and dozens of other primary and secondary sources.
These documents tell a detailed history far different than the one most people have heard. Learn the real facts about the man and his dream car.
DOCUMENTARY SERIES
Season 1 - Episode 1
Evolution of an Automotive Genius
Discover John DeLorean’s early years growing up during the great depression, and his families deep roots in Detroit, it’s auto industry and it’s labor unions.
See The impact of the cities racial tensions on his life, and his early innovations at Packard Motor. Explore the early events that would lead John DeLorean to becoming one of the most influential automakers of all time.
Season 1 - Episode 2
From Tempests to Tigers
Explore John DeLorean’s early days at General Motors and the Rise of the Iconic Pontiac GTO.
Delve deep into how JZD was responsible for the stellar success of Pontiac in the 1970’s See how the automotive establishment pushed back on his “outsider” ideas, and stifled his vision of the automotive future.
Season 1 - Episode 3
From To the Moon and Beyond
John DeLorean was instrumental in getting air bags to become a standard safety system in cars. He pioneered some of the early work on electric vehicles and consulted on the design of the moon rover.
Learn about these and many other lesser known accomplishments in DeLorean’s latter years at GM. All while he continually fought GM management to pursue his vision of what automobiles should be.