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The Rise and Fall of John DeLorean
29:45 - 36:09 (06:23)
John DeLorean and his DeLorean Motor Company were born out of a desire to show Detroit how to make a real car. However, after a promising start, the company failed due to poor management and financial misdeeds.
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The founder of DeLorean Motor Company, John DeLorean, was a former engineer for General Motors who started the company on the down-low after leaving GM.
29:45 - 31:43 (01:58)
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The founder of DeLorean Motor Company, John DeLorean, was a former engineer for General Motors who started the company on the down-low after leaving GM. Despite creating the iconic DeLorean car, the company ultimately failed due to financial mismanagement and legal troubles.
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An exploration of how DeLorean Motor Company was founded to challenge Detroit's car industry and produce reliable and unique cars, such as the stainless steel DeLorean.
31:43 - 33:42 (01:58)
Summary
An exploration of how DeLorean Motor Company was founded to challenge Detroit's car industry and produce reliable and unique cars, such as the stainless steel DeLorean.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of John DeLorean
EpisodeLet's Talk About John DeLorean
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The DeLorean Motor Company was founded by John DeLorean, who aimed to create an American car that had never been seen before.
33:42 - 35:08 (01:25)
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The DeLorean Motor Company was founded by John DeLorean, who aimed to create an American car that had never been seen before. He secured a deal with Puerto Rico before Britain stepped in and offered even more money amidst the turmoil of The Troubles.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of John DeLorean
EpisodeLet's Talk About John DeLorean
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In an effort to bring jobs to a struggling area, John DeLorean was promised $106 million in investments and loans to build a factory in Belfast, located between a Protestant and Catholic housing development.
35:08 - 36:09 (01:00)
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In an effort to bring jobs to a struggling area, John DeLorean was promised $106 million in investments and loans to build a factory in Belfast, located between a Protestant and Catholic housing development. Despite building separate entrances for each group, the factory was met with controversy and financial struggles.