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Hardcover. [2], 455, [7] p. Illustrations. This is the story of a man who created his own strange version of the American dream-and was ultimately ruined by it. DeLorean is a fascinating figures. DeLorean created a business empire that, at its zenith, controlled $500 million-then threw it all away. John Zachary DeLorean (January 6, 1925 March 19, 2005) was an American engineer and executive in the U.S. automobile industry, widely known for his work at General Motors and as founder of the DeLorean Motor Company. DeLorean designed a number of highly popular vehicles, including the Pontiac GTO muscle car, the Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet Vega, and the DeLorean DMC-12 sports car. DeLorean broke away to start his own company, DeLorean Motor Company (DMC), in 1973. However, production delays meant DMC's first car--the DMC-12--did not reach the consumer market until 1981, where a depressed buying market was compounded by unexpectedly lukewarm reviews from critics and the public." Good in good dust jacket. Signed by author. Inscriptions signed by both authors. DJ has some wear and soiling. First American Edition [stated]. Presumed first printing.