I too Loved that car ! Matter of fact I owned a "Bradly GT" a kit car in a gunmetal flake body, also had gull wings. Glad DeLorean has an appropriate marker for his grave.

@louskunt9798

Жыл бұрын

I still own my very first car. A 1979 Bradley GT-2. I’ve had it for just over 32 years now and I’ve amassed a number of entire Bradley parts cars for spares. I’m super stoked that you mentioned Bradley’s. The original GT was a cool ride. The GTII is always my favorite. Cheers!✌️

In the 80's a friend of mine owned a DeLorean. It was very cool to ride around in; it sat real low, the doors were very heavy as was the whole car, you felt cemented to the road. It was one of only two in the St. Louis area and was almost impossible to afford insurance for the car. Great memories.

Another great one, they just keep getting better and better. Thank you, Chris!! Can’t wait to watch this one!

wow thank you 😊 I didn't know he had a part in the GTO one of my favorite cars 😀 God bless you 🙏 stay safe

@Carburetedofficial

Жыл бұрын

He was the CEO of Pontiac from the mid 50s to the 70s, before that he was at Chrysler then Packard, he was in Michigan a lot of his life, even went to Cass Tech Highschool in Detroit, explaining his rockstar attitude lol

These cars are awesome I've always wanted to own one

Fun fact: John DeLorean used to listen to vinyl records of engines running. Yes, just running car engines for hours.

Cool, you were a few miles away from my house when you took this. Great video as always!

@pmccoy8924

Жыл бұрын

Same. My hometown.

@louskunt9798

Жыл бұрын

Stop trying to make this about you. Have some respect. A man died here. Just kidding man! That’s pretty awesome that you live so close by. I think it would be cool to go see it in person. ✌️

Thanks Chris, I enjoyed this short video to learn more about a man I never knew a lot about 👊👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

Great video as always. There are a few Deloreans here in Houston that are very reasonable. 14k, 18k, 21k.

John Delorean was an absolute legend amongst men in his field. I'm 41 and I know it's considered cliché to love the DeLorean automobile because of it's iconic place in BTTF, but even without that facet of it's history, the man and the automobile were amazing and the definition of technological "disruption". I know he was embroiled in a lot of legal issues and acquitted of them. I have no clue if they were legitimate, or as the conspiracists think, used to muscle him out of the industry, but I think cars could be a lot more interesting and fun had John succeeded in his goals of making a successful, new automotive manufacturing company.

@violettheorgangrinder

Жыл бұрын

DeLorean himself hated that movie so you're not a true fan

@juliebraden6911

Жыл бұрын

I I I I me me I I me

The cars were built in my home town of Belfast. Been to visit the factory a few years ago. It's mostly the same and still makes engines

@MobileInstinct2

Жыл бұрын

I want to get over there for sure. I've been seeing pictures of the abandoned test track and yeah I saw how the factory looks basically the same.

I loved him in BackToTheFuture

Great visit to Michigan. Don’t bring any snow back with you ❄️ thanks

@MobileInstinct2

Жыл бұрын

😂 I ll try not to

Another great video my friend, stay safe out there!

Interesting story to hear. Thank you for showing us the grave. Cool T shirt. I was today years old when I learned those are called Gullwing doors.

Thanks was just watching reelz back to the future look back such timing

He was set up BIG TIME because he was a threat to the big auto manufacturers...

@samanthab1923

Жыл бұрын

Yup

@7531monkey

Жыл бұрын

Not everything is a conspiracy theory. He commited the crimes.

@TheListOf

Жыл бұрын

@@7531monkey He was set up to buy the drugs. That's a conspiracy.

I always liked it as well... The engine was underpowered... problematic.... The front plastic clip/grill didn't make sense, not making it out of S.S.. but the car is no doubt a piece of our history... Good video my man.. thanks.

@juliebraden6911

Жыл бұрын

Yeah if you take out the cool factor, it's kind of a shit car.

👍🏼 been watching for years and really enjoyed what you did over in the 🇬🇧, keep up the great work !!

Yes i have heard of him. Thanks for sharing!

I love all your vlogs!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

Back to the Future was one of my favorite movies!

@samanthab1923

Жыл бұрын

Still holds up after all these years ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@louskunt9798

Жыл бұрын

Was he in Back to the Future? That’s so cool!

@MobileInstinct2

Жыл бұрын

Mine too

@tashasmith6179

Жыл бұрын

@@MobileInstinct2 I wonder what he thought about the "back to the future" movie

@georgehenderson7783

2 ай бұрын

@@tashasmith6179 In July 1985, John DeLorean sent a letter to the film’s directors, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, thanking them for “immortalizing” the DMC-12, calling the film “brilliant.” I assume he saw the trilogy or at least the first one.

RIP

Thanks for that Chris! I koved the DeLorean, too. A guy in my hometown owned one, it was so cool lol

Great video. I love those cars too.

Thanks Chris I didn't know that much about John DeLorean!! It's amazing how his life turned out!!And it blows my mind that he was born in 1920's

Always loved the car!! It always turned heads and still does for the ones left! Thanks for the informative video Chris💙🙏🏻

It was a great car, but sadly it had the wrong engine. They tried adding a turbo, but it was too late. Mistakes were made for sure, but JZD deserves respect for doing what he did, following his dream and flying in the face of the big manufacturers. RIP, Sir.

That was great thanks so much for the story

Interesting. Learn something new today. Thanks🚖

He was a brilliant man. Thanks for sharing

I watch your videos all the time! I actually just purchased my first Delorean back in June of this year. Between BTTF and the car itself, I've always been in love with it and could not turn buying one down when it fell into my lap. If you're ever in NE PA near Williamsport/Lewisburg area (right off interstate 80). I'd be glad to show you one up close!

Not many people your age know about the Cosworth Vega. Great car. Good for you! I saw some information that an electric DeLorean is going to be made. As always, you are well-informed, honest, and down-to-earth. It is always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you so much. Stay safe and be well.

Great video! I always loved the design of the DeLorean. I also love your shirt! Second favorite, as ATHF is #1!

@MobileInstinct2

Жыл бұрын

Haha definitely two of my favorites

DeLorean beat the rap…

Wow, how anticlimactic his headstone was from what I thought it was going to be. Great vids out of Michigan this week. Thanks again.

You made A Time Machine out of A Delorean????

@samanthab1923

Жыл бұрын

While making the movie Ford offered a Mustang. Answer: Doc Brown don’t drive no Mustang 😂

I recall when introduced the DMC 12 was a big disappointment but it became one of those cars where the subsequent backstories have made it a legend.

I gotta wear shades. Thanks Chris! 👍👍👍👍

I was just here 2 weeks ago to See Iacocca, DeLorean, and Kevorkian!! Albert Kahn is buried there too!! Wish I could have met ya!!

@MobileInstinct2

Жыл бұрын

I didn't even know those two were buried there until about 2 hours ago!

@Carburetedofficial

Жыл бұрын

@@MobileInstinct2 no kidding! I live close to Troy, just 12 miles up 75, if you are in the area again, I’d enjoy meeting you!

Fascinating. Even though I lived through all that cocaine controversy I always thought he rotted away in prison. I didn't realize he was acquitted of all charges, even the tax stuff. Seems he got a real raw deal, indeed. Think I'll go watch one of those documentaries now. Thanks for sharing!

Such a cool headstone with the car on it

If the car hadn't been such a mechanical disappointment, I think it had a legit chance. It was though - so it didn't.

Well done video! Shared. Also - DeLorean prices seem to be dropping. It might be a small window of affordability or the beginning of a classic car value recession. Might be time to finally buy?

@errorsofmodernism7331

Жыл бұрын

might be a good time to buy a bunker

Good job. The American dream is still alive in the hearts of people all over the world.

I’m subscribed to your other channel as well! Mobile Instinct 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Welcome to Detroit Plenty history here. I hope you making some more videos while your in town. Looing forward to em hmu

My parents had a Vega

@samanthab1923

Жыл бұрын

Omg! My friends mom had one too! I used it to take my driving test because my parents drove stick cars.

@brendakrieger7000

Жыл бұрын

@@samanthab1923 Lol, my parents one was hideous. I never drove it.

Looks like they are going to manufacture new Deloreans in San Antonio,TX. Supposedly a new plant will be built at Port S.A.

He initially rejected being involved with the DEA in the sting until threats against his family were made. He was acquitted because he had absolutely nothing to do with any sort of drug deal. Even his attorney told him they would eventually leave him alone out of a rush to do business, but of course arresting him was the actual goal. They way the deal was structured, they (DEA) wanted him to invest in a narcotics purchase, but he couldn’t because he had no money. So the agents said they would front his share of the buy-in, then give him his cut minus their lending fees. So he never purchased drugs, never funded operations, and never did any sort of distributing and/or trafficking. Thus he had ZERO involvement in any drug operations and there was nothing to convict him over. The case didn’t just fall apart, there never was one to begin with.

The creator of one of the most famous car ever came to such an end, rest in peace John

The current new DeLorean concept car is the Alpha5. I don’t think it was the one John worked on but it’s an attempt to revive the brand.

I seen one in person. Parked in the street. I didnt get to look inside it. I was only 14. But in 88 it was bad ass.

I had a tutor in highschool who was alot older then me. he was an engineer for gm and worked with delorean. he said he was a genius but crazy b

He needed monies so he was going to flip some soda. But he was entrapped and then folded , great man.

Delorean designed the GTO also! Too bad the powers that be pushed him out!

I just checked auto trader, not one delorean for sale in the country.

First I wondered why his grave is so modest. What a shame! He would have deserved much better. 🤔

I considered buying one in the 80s for collector purposes. Not having a proper place to store it, the apartment carport wasn't going to work, I decided not to follow through.

Your morbid curiosity is alarming. One sick puppy.

Man on of these days i might run into you lol

No one could buy that car at the time. They price was 25 thousand dollars

Weird fact: Ivana Trump is buried on his former estate in New Jersey, which is now Donald Trump's club.

@samanthab1923

Жыл бұрын

Sad but true. Donald was always good of taking advantage of folks when they were down. Got the VA club much the same way.

@MobileInstinct2

Жыл бұрын

I heard that!

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I wonder what kind of cars he would be designing with the battery electric motors of today?

@MobileInstinct2

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if it's legit but I've seen some newer renderings and it looks pretty awesome.

He was my neighbor and my father-in-law was his maintenance man as a retirement job. He was found innocent during the trial but his attorneys took all his money. He died penniless and then Trump bought his big NJ property through bankruptcy court

@donhurst8459

Жыл бұрын

👍

married a 21 year old girl who was young enough to be his granddaughter.

Ended up in a one room aot with his 4th wife, broke and laughed at by Lee Iacocca

VIVA LA PONTIAC!

Technically a piece of junk - but the design always appealed to me. The movie certainly boosted its iconic image.

Its President Trump!! Or resident potato. Where you stand??

Glory to Ukraine.🇺🇸🇺🇦❤🤍💙💛‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Very unassuming grave. Almost sad.

Delorean, while at GM--created one of the most awesome cars of all time and that's the Pontiac GTO in 1963 for the 1964 model year. Production of the original GTO was from 1964 to 1974. Thank you, John for your amazing contributions to the auto industry despite being set up for entrapment by the FBI in 1982. However, you won! Total acquittal on all drug charges. This means you were innocent!

You didn't mention the fact that John DeLorean HATED the 'back to the future' franchise and the fact his car was used for it, REAL TRUE DeLorean fans also hate the franchise.

RIP