There is very much an aircraft feel to being behind the wheel of the DeLorean, as the driving position is really a cockpit that envelopes the driver and either gives a feeling of claustrophobia or oneness with the car, depending on your personal proclivity.

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"The Saturday car show also offered an opportunity for vendors to sell DeLorean items. Here is DMC Houston's massive motor home with parts and DeLorean paraphenalia."

The year 1982 opened badly for DeLorean Motor Cars Ltd. The world recession and US monetarist policies had led to an unprecedented slump in the car market from which DeLorean suffered more than his established competitors.

"This picture puts things in perspective. Notice how minor the DeLoreans look on the dock compared to the massive boats surrounding them."

I had to be responsible to both the investors and the real needs of the business, but I also had to maintain an image of success. We needed to look successful if we were to attract the investment we needed.

"Here is the awards banquet that was held Saturday night at the Cleveland Science Center."

At first DeLorean tried hard to get a two-rotor Wankel engine for his car. Initially he tried to get the rights to GM's mid-engined Wankel Corvette prototypes.

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"Here is Don Gowler accepting his third place Concours award from James Espey. Congratulations Don!"