The De Lorean DMC-12 remains one of the most recognisable sports cars ever built, thanks to its brushed stainless steel body panels, sharp Giorgetto Giugiaro wedge styling and unforgettable gullwing doors. Produced in Northern Ireland from 1981 to 1983, it used a rear-mounted 2.85 litre PRV V6 engine and independent suspension, delivering more grand touring character than outright supercar pace. Its unpainted stainless finish made every DMC-12 look futuristic, while its low stance and dramatic doors ensured it attracted attention anywhere it parked. For owners and enthusiasts, Automotive Superstore can help keep classics like this road-ready with quality parts, accessories, fluids, tools, care products and maintenance essentials.

Of course, the DMC-12 became immortal through its starring role as the time machine in Back to the Future, where Doc Brown famously chose it because, as he said, “if you’re going to build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?” That cultural moment transformed a short-lived, commercially troubled model into a global icon. Interesting trivia includes its factory location in Dunmurry, near Belfast, and its Lotus-engineered chassis development, which helped give the car respectable handling. Today, the De Lorean is admired not just for nostalgia, but for its daring design, fascinating history and enduring pop culture status. Whether displayed, driven on weekends or restored carefully, it deserves the right care and accessories.