The DeLorean Motor Company, often known simply as DeLorean or DMC, was an American automotive manufacturer that was established in 1975. Founded by well-known automotive executive John DeLorean, DMC had a troubled corporate history, and during its years, it was only able to produce one model, the DMC-12. Although only one model was built, the DMC-12 has become an iconic car in the automotive world, as well as pop culture due to its appearance in the Back To The Future movie series.