Maroon march: Floats, bands and more rally Griz fans at annual UM parade Sep 21, 2008
Among the creations, the 1981 stainless steel DeLorean sports car was by far the biggest crowd-pleaser. Many others eschewed Hollywood for more altruistic intepretations of the theme. (Missoulian, MT)
Chick-fil-A owner loves cars Sep 4, 2008
He has a 2004 Chevrolet SSR, a souped-up sports truck, a 1981 DeLorean and a 1983 Lamborghini Countach. It s more comfortable looking at it than it is riding in it, Cathy said about the low-slung Italian sports car. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Aston Martin plans to revive the legendary Lagonda to pull away ... Sep 2, 2008
A survey of the 50 biggest motoring flops compiled by Auto Express magazine in 2001 put the Lagonda Series 1 in twelfth place, behind the DeLorean and Austin Allegro. In 1996, seven years after production ended, three new Lagondas were still available, having been ordered but not sold. (Times Online)
National Night Out celebrates 25th anniversary Aug 2, 2008
You ll be able to check out KITT, the talking black Trans Am and be able to check out a DeLorean, similar to the model used in the hit Michael J Fox movie, Back to the Future. The popular limousines will be back as well as wreckers, a mail truck, school bus, a recycling truck and many more. (Amesbury News, MA)
Two sides of Alonzo Bodden: Car guy, comic Jul 23, 2008
A car that I liked, that I never would have guessed I would've liked -- the DeLorean ... The only problem the DeLorean had was an underpowered engine. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Bob Hill's classic car business remains an enjoyable hobby Jun 25, 2008
"Some of the classic cars that Robert's Auto Classics has or has had: 1970 Dodge Super Bee, 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, 1987 Ford Mustang GT, 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, 1965 Ford Mustang convertible, 1972 Ford Mustang convertible, 1982 DeLorean coupe, 1965 Falcon Ranchero and a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air."It's really a slowdown business for me," said Hill.Hill's affinity for old cars reaches back some 40 or so years."I've known Bob about 40 years," said Bob Welch, who shares Hill's love for classic... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Going green at concours in Palo Alto Jun 24, 2008
The plastic-acrylic bodied car with a V8 engine and doors that swing upward like the DMC DeLorean had its engine signed by Malcolm Bricklin and is one of about 2,000 made ... "It's in my will that Hallie gets the Bricklin. We don't know whether we'll hang onto the DeLorean and the (Plymouth) Prowler.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vintage vehicles cruise into Casper (430) May 26, 2008
Casper went "back to the future" during the Cruizin' with the Oldies car show when a 1981 DeLorean pulled through the lot ... But at a mere 26 years old, the DeLorean was one of the newer vehicles in the Mossholder's parking lot Saturday morning. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Auto Racing: 'Tiny' left big impression May 5, 2008
His involvement with Nichels and working with brilliant engineers such as Ted Halibrand of Halibrand Engineering, along with Mac McKellar and John DeLorean of Pontiac generated a series on newly engineered racing components, both chassis and powertrain. When Tiny wasn't chief mechanic on Nichels' cars at Indy, he was in charge of his own entries for Bettenhausen, Paul Goldsmith and Jim Hurtubise. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Keep walking May 2, 2008
Among his favourite ladies is his weekly canasta group Lynn Lockner (Kristin Scott Thomas), Natalie van Miter (Lauren Bacall) and Abigail DeLorean (Lily Tomlin). Perfectly groomed, polite and witty, Car entertains the women, helps them pick out fabrics and guards their little secrets. (iAfrica.com)
'The Wedding Singer' Apr 6, 2008
They also loved mullets and shoulder pads, "Dallas" and "Miami Vice." Maybe the New Kids on the Block and the DeLorean car didn't last, but Madonna, Aerosmith and Garfield did. Get ready to take yet another trip down memory lane when "The Wedding Singer," live and on stage at the Benedum Center beginning Tuesday, joins a growing list of movies such as "Hairspray," "Footloose," and "The Producers" that successfully made the transition to Broadway. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sci-fi travels from imagination to reality Feb 28, 2008
Maybe not the DeLorean from Back to the Future, or the nudity-required device from The Terminator, but something along those lines, to try to do some things differently. Actually, the remote control in the movie Click was pretty good for pausing uncomfortable situations and righting past wrongs. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Muscle car sales accelerate Feb 5, 2008
There were some fast Ford Thunderbolts, etc, etc, but DeLorean (Pontiac) knew how to publicize the iron he was pushing. Posted by: Duke of Earl on Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:57 pm. (Florida Today)
Surrounded by oil, Israel fights addiction Nov 23, 2007
Banana peel and beer-can powered cars, such as the Delorean from the film "Back to the Future," may not be that far away. Despite its success, Israel's focus on alternative energy was not originally by choice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Humiliation looms for Australia's PM Nov 18, 2007
Comedians from Australia's leading satirical television programme, The Chaser's War on Everything, recently hired a silver DeLorean sports car and ambushed the Prime Minister, John Howard, on his regular morning walk, offering to take him "back to the future" ... The 68-year-old Prime Minister denies the existence of such a deal, but he may wish that he could step into that sports car and have it transport him into the past, as the DeLorean-based time machine did in the Back to the Future... (Independent)
Back to the U.K. Nov 8, 2007
STEPHEN GEINOSKY/Daily Review Atlas John Vanvaelt's DeLorean sits in front of his future project, a 1963 Chevrolet Impala. Monmouth's DeLorean leaves ... MONMOUTH - One of Monmouth's local legends parted ways with his famed DeLorean Tuesday afternoon. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Friends are GTO showoffs Oct 30, 2007
During a 1963 brainstorming session led by John DeLorean, then Pontiac s chief engineer, a group of Pontiac engineers decided such a car could be created by equipping a Tempest coupe, a compact car, with a 389-cubic-inch engine ... DeLorean came up with the name GTO, the abbreviation for the Italian Gran Turismo Omologato, or Grand Touring Homologated in English. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Author goes to the sauce of publishing Oct 21, 2007
He drives a gull-wing DeLorean, one of only a few in Australia. Produced between 1981 and 1983, the sports car developed a cult following when first produced and was made famous when it was featured in the Back to the Future movies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Kids find fun, learn responsibility in animal care Sep 24, 2007
Some of the vehicles included a "Back to the Future" DeLorean, Volkswagen bus, 57 Chevy truck, Corvette, Viper, Mustang and a Lamborghini. "I even have Scarface's car," Urias said, pointing to a Cadillac. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Week's End: Get set for Payette’s ‘Cruise Night’ Sep 8, 2007
They are similar to the DeLorean in the movie Back To The Future. If you can afford to own one, it s likely you ll only drive it on Sundays, and only if the weather is good. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Universal Studios' "Back to the Future" ride heads into the past Sep 3, 2007
Passengers were strapped into a moving carriage - modeled after the film's DeLorean time machine - in front of a film projected on a domed screen, which gave the illusion of flight. A new ride based on "The Simpsons" TV series, which will debut next year, will replace the "Back to the Future" attraction, theme park officials said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Remember the DeLorean? The distinctive car is back Aug 23, 2007
Remember the DeLorean ... Stephen Wynne is bringing back the DeLorean at the DeLorean Motor Company ... Wynn has purchased all remaining parts of the DeLorean automobile, enough for about 500 cars. (Pensacola News Journal)
DeLoreans head back to new future Aug 22, 2007
DeLoreans heading back to a new future - Automotive - MSNBC.com ... DeLoreans heading back to a new future ... Stephen Wynne walks through the mechanic shop at the DeLorean Motor Co.in Houston this month. (MSNBC -- Business)
Back to the Future! DeLorean Cars Rolling Out Aug 21, 2007
Texas Entrepreneur Set to Start Building DeLorean Cars ... Aug. 7: The last DeLorean manufactured sporting a custom license plate is on display at the new DeLorean Motor Company in Houston ... The trilogy's enduring popularity on cable TV has exposed countless viewers and potential customers to a souped-up version of the DeLorean. (Fox News)
Texas Shop Revives DeLoreans Aug 21, 2007
A quarter century ago, DeLorean Motor Company began making its glitzy, $25,000 two-seater ... The creation of renowned automotive engineer John DeLorean was distinguished by its gull-winged doors, stainless-steel exterior and rear-engine design ... DeLorean Motor eventually made fewer than 9,000 cars. (KWTX.com, TX)
The DeLorean Is Coming Back... To The Future! Aug 21, 2007
com - The DeLorean Is Coming Back ... The DeLorean Is Coming Back ... A quarter century after DeLorean Motor Co. began making its glitzy, $25,000 two-seater -- an operation that collapsed after two years -- Wynne's small automotive outfit plans to bring the vehicle back into limited production at a 40,000-square-foot factory in this Houston suburb. (CBS 11, TX)
Texas shop goes back to the future to revive DeLorean cars Aug 21, 2007
A quarter century after DeLorean Motor Co. began making its glitzy, $25,000 two-seater an operation that collapsed after two years Wynne's small automotive outfit plans to bring the vehicle back into limited production at a 40,000-square-foot factory in this Houston suburb. The creation of renowned automotive engineer John DeLorean, DMC eventually made fewer than 9,000 cars, distinctive for their gull-wing doors, stainless-steel exterior and rear-engine design ... The trilogy's enduring... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Why is Bloomington's downtown still struggling? Aug 20, 2007
I know what we need wrote on Aug 19, 2007 12:33 AM:" Let me bring my DeLorean out, we'll type a few buttons and WHAMO 1955 and Downtown will be HOPPIN! ". Entertainment wrote on Aug 19, 2007 12:10 AM:" I can't figure out why people think they can get shopping in downtown. Nobody goes downtown to shop anymore. Downtowns are for entertainment and restaurants. Vibrant downtowns all revolve around these. If you want a more "vibrant" downtown, add more bars and places to eat. Although, some might say... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
More Than Just Horsepower, an Auction That Changes Lives! Aug 17, 2007
DALLAS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A 1980 Ferrari, a 1981 Delorean, a 1962 Rolls Royce, a 1979 Corvette, and the list just keeps on going. These are just some of the cars that will be auctioned off on Saturday at a public auto auction to benefit the kids at the Can. (BusinessWire)
No time to waste Aug 12, 2007
There's a scene in the movie Back to the Future when Doc Brown puts banana peels and soda into a futuristic appliance called Mr. Fusion to power his time-traveling DeLorean ... So far, that has been as fictional as the DeLorean time machine. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Keepers of DeLorean’s flame Aug 7, 2007
He also manages a repair and refurbishing shop in Garden Grove that s affiliated with DeLorean Motor Co. (Texas), a suburban Houston company, that rebuilds DeLoreans and is laying plans to bring the car back into limited production. The last DeLorean rolled off the company s assembly line in Northern Ireland in 1982 ... Of the 9,000 built in 1981 and 1982, about 6,500 are still on the road, according to James Espey, vice president of DeLorean Motor. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Back to the future Aug 2, 2007
25 years after the last DeLorean rolled off the production line, Belfast's winged wondercar is about to fly again ... The Texas-based DeLorean Motor Company has confirmed it is poised to produce 24 of the 'winged' wonder machines next year ... Currently, the DeLorean Motor Company strips old models and rebuilds them with unused parts. (Belfast Telegraph)
S Korea defiant on US trade deal Aug 1, 2007
DeLorean goes back to the future. Branson makes $3bn climate pledge. (Yahoo News -- South Korea)
Syria condemns Lebanon tribunal Aug 1, 2007
DeLorean goes back to the future ... DeLorean goes back to the future. (Yahoo News -- Syria)
Nigeria kidnappers free UK girl Aug 1, 2007
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Nigerian gunmen 'demand ransom' Aug 1, 2007
DeLorean goes back to the future. Have shisha cafes gone to ashes. (Yahoo News -- Nigeria)
Relatives plead for life of Donna Moonda Jul 17, 2007
She said Dr. Moonda tried to give Donna a DeLorean automobile early in the relationship, but she told Ms. Englebaugh she could not accept such an extravagant gift. Nearly all the defense witnesses said Mrs. Moonda's upbeat approach to life diminished in 1998, after the death of her father, Ross Smouse. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Column: 'Back to the Future' could be '07-08 theme for Charleston schools Jun 26, 2007
Only they did it without an eccentric scientist who drives a magical DeLorean ... Maybe one of the three returning administrators can get access to a DeLorean to drive to and from work. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
ILLINOIS STYLE: Crystal Lake couple deals in DeLorean repairs May 23, 2007
- The story of the DeLorean Motor Company is the stuff of myth and legend. There was just one DeLorean model, the DMC-12, made in Northern Ireland and sold only in the U.S. Only 9,000 of the luxury cars were produced in less than two years, before the British government shut down the plant in 1982 ... Dave Swingle, 53, left a long corporate career behind him last year to open a licensed location of the modern DeLorean company, with exclusive marketing rights in 12 states and Ontario, Canada. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Car Show: Unofficial 7,000 attendance Apr 26, 2007
Between the 1963 VW Bug modeled after the car on "Herbie The Love Bug," the 1982 Delorean from "Back to the Future," and the famously nicknamed 1952 Ford F-3 from "Sanford and Son," the 13th annual Kingsburg Car Show had something for pop culture and car enthusiasts alike. With over 325 cars parked in self-chosen groups, there was more than enough variety to interest the crowds of people there. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Bricklin is Back -- With a Plug-In Apr 12, 2007
"Preston Tucker never tried it again. John DeLorean died before he could try it again. I'm the only one alive, and I'm going to do it again.". Now, the indefatigable auto entrepreneur has taken his ambitions to a new level with his latest goal of single-handedly creating a mass-market, plug-in, hybrid car industry, including: creating his own high-volume, 100 mpg, luxury vehicle; building a new, dedicated, component factory in China to produce lithium phosphate batteries and electronic parts for... (BusinessWeek)
Scratch a Niche for Fun and Profits Mar 6, 2007
"Hey, yeah, my kids roll their eyes at their geeky dad, and my wife is patient that I still do this," says Clark, "but I'm an Alabama home-grown boy and I've been able to take my kids to Hollywood and ride in Delorean cars and hang with the actors in the back lot of the studio, so for me, that's all worth not listening to the nay-sayers who think I'm a bit crazy.". Beer as MotivationBooks Lambert, who runs as president of Under Development Inc., is also someone who might have been viewed by some... (SmallBusinessComputing)
'Gladiator' as you've never thought of it Feb 25, 2007
Trump built the course, which opened in 2004, on the former estate of the late automaker John DeLorean. Parting shots. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Trump eyes N.J. as final resting place Feb 22, 2007
Trump called the 525-acre Trump National Golf Club property in picturesque Somerset County hill country, about 50 miles west of Manhattan, a "beautiful place." Trump built the course, which opened in 2004, on the former estate of the late automaker John DeLorean. Plans to build the chapel would be contingent on approval from the Bedminster Planning Board, Trump said. (Bakersfield Californian -- Nation)
Putting a Little English on a Chevy Feb 16, 2007
Shortly before the car's introduction, then Chevrolet General Manager John Z. DeLorean directed his staff to develop a high-performance "halo car" variant. One of the leads he suggested was Keith Duckworth of England's Cosworth Engineering, to see if they could develop a hot version of the Vega's newly developed aluminum four-cylinder motor. (BusinessWeek)
Trump par for the course? Jan 26, 2007
History: Built "old course" from scratch on the former private estate of late automotive designer John DeLorean in 2004 ... What the chairman and chief executive officer of the Trump Organization really wants is to bring the Open to Bedminster, his flagship club, built on the former private estate of late auto designer John DeLorean. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Donald wants a U.S. Open Jan 26, 2007
What the chairman and chief executive officer of the Trump Organization really wants is to bring the Open to Bedminster, his flagship club, built on the former private estate of late auto designer John DeLorean. "We just got the juniors, girls and boys. Hopefully that's phase one," says Trump from his 26th-floor office at Trump Tower, his headquarters and personal residence in midtown Manhattan. (AZCentral -- Sports)
