A dusty barn in New Mexico yielded a surprising relic for car enthusiasts: a DeLorean DMC-12 in remarkably intact condition. Reports from motor1.com confirm the find, placing the vehicle among the most talked-about backstories in automotive history. The car is renowned for its iconic role in the Back to the Future trilogy, where its distinctive gull-wing doors and stainless steel body captured the imagination of fans around the world.
At discovery, the DeLorean wore a low odometer reading, with the gauge showing a mere 977 miles (1572 km). A vehicle of this vintage and provenance appears to be one of the earliest DMC-12 units to roll off the production line, dating back to 1981. Observers note that the bodywork remains clean and the engine shows limited wear for a machine of its era. Plans to restore the car are already in motion, highlighting the growing interest in preserving automotive history for future collectors and museums alike.
The DeLorean story began with its first prototype in 1977, a project that sought to combine striking design with practical performance. The production version debuted in Northern Ireland in 1981, bringing a bold, stainless-steel silhouette to global roads and igniting a passionate community of fans who still discuss its design language and performance characteristics decades later.
In August 2022, the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) publicly introduced Alpha5, an electric model positioned as the modern successor to the classic DMC-12 concept. The Alpha5 embraces contemporary electric propulsion while nodding to the DMC lineage, signaling how the brand intends to bridge retro appeal with today’s sustainability standards. The new vehicle features doors with a gull-wing lifting mechanism, a low, aggressive stance, slim LED lighting, and large wheels paired with low-profile tires to emphasize agility and road presence.
Beyond DeLorean’s recent chapters, the automotive landscape in the region continues to see new developments from other long-standing brands. For instance, earlier industry announcements have referenced plans from a prominent Russian manufacturer to introduce a new sports sedan, the Lada Vesta Sport, equipped with a 145-horsepower engine in 2024. These updates illustrate how classic names are revisited and reinterpreted within a broader market that values performance, heritage, and ongoing innovation for Canadian and American buyers alike. Citation: motor1.com