July 17, 2008: Another rare trade-in . . .
Read MoreTotal DeLorean production is disputed, but estimated to be anywhere from 8,500 cars to 9,200 cars produced for the 1981, 1982, and 1983 model years. Production for 1981 is estimated to be approximately 6,700 cars. The surprising aspect of this is that roughly 2/3rds of the production run is thought to still be around thanks to a couple of key reasons.
The DeLorean seemed to be destined to become another low volume experiment by an upstart company that failed early in its history. But thanks to the 1985 film Back to the Future and its sequels, the DeLorean became a Hollywood star and sparked a renewed interest in the car.
This renewed interested created a demand for DeLorean parts and service support. In 1995, Stephen Wynne revived the DeLorean Motor Company name for his Texas-based company that provides restorations services and parts support for DeLorean owners, (Wynne was able to acquire the remaining parts inventory of the original company). Production of new DeLoreans has been in the works for some time, but has yet to be realized.