88MPH: The Story of the DeLorean Time Machine | Full Documentary

Published 2021-12-15
The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 "Time Machine" Hero Car used in the hit 1985 time-travel movie “Back to the Future” is an international cultural icon. The car’s legacy transcends borders and generations as one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved automobiles. Attesting to the impact of the DeLorean "Time Machine" and the movie, enthusiasts the world over have built countless replicas of the movie car out of stock DeLoreans. It is likely among the most replicated film car in history.

Sections of this documentary contain material from “OUTATIME: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine”, a movie dedicated to the restoration of the A-car “Time Machine” used in the “Back to the Future” franchise. You can learn more about and purchase “OUTATIME: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine” at www.outatimemovie.com/

Chapters:
Intro 00:00 - 02:47
Bob Gale 02:47 - 08:39
John DeLorean 08:39 - 13:20
Birth of DMC 13:20 - 18:40
Troubles in Belfast 18:40 - 20:51
DMC-12 Production 20:51 - 26:48
DeLorean Financial Trouble 26:48 - 32:48
End of DMC 32:48 - 33:49
Doc Brown Doesn’t Drive a Mustang 33:49 - 36:29
Building the Time Machine 36:29 - 50:55
Movie Used DeLoreans 50:55- 52:01
Making BTTF 52:01 - 56:55
Becoming a Trilogy 56:55 - 1:00:13
What happened to the Time Machine? 1:00:13 - 1:02:16
DIY Time Machines 1:02:16 - 1:07:14
A Dying Wish 1:07:14 - 1:14:40
Restoring the A Car 1:14:40 - 1:26:14
Finding a Home 1:26:14 - 1:27:10
A Timeless Legacy 1:27:10 - 1:35:40
Credits 1:35:40 - 1:37:36

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Special thanks to the following for their help in producing this documentary:
The Petersen Automotive Museum: @PetersenMuseum
NBC Universal : @UniversalPictures
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: @michaeljfoxfoundation
Team Fox : www.deloreantimemachine.com/mission

CORRECTIONS:

Also Appearing: Kevin Pike
Additional photography: Matt Nagy
Filmtrix Inc crew: Billy Lee
Fiberglass DeLorean built by Gene Winfield.
BTTF2 and BTTF3 DeLoreans were built under the supervision of Mechanical/Special Effects Supervisor Michael Lantieri.
Reference photo of Jay Ohrberg’s STAR CARS replica is owned by Tom Silknitter and not Jeff Castillo.
The ScreenUsed restoration of Desert Car 2 was performed by Brian DosSantos and funded by Jeff Castillo and Desi DosSantos of ScreenUsed

All Comments (21)
  • @gunnarbiker
    This made me cry. Not because I’m sad and lonely but because it took me back to a time and place where life was good, I was young and care free and everything was just good. BTTF has been such a vital part of my life since I saw it in 1985. I can remember renting it on Beta and me and my mom sitting down and watching it one night. God rest her soul, this movie gives me happy thoughts of that night we watched it. Her excitement was that of mine. My first concert as a 15 year old was Huey Lewis in 1986 because of Back to the Future! I have all the posters including the BTTF 2 Coming Soon poster. I have fan club magazines, comic books, Mad Magazine with BTTF on the cover, figures, I even paid $1700 to build the Eaglemoss 1/8 BTTF Delorean! Heck, on my 51st birthday this year, I went and got my first tattoo…the Outtatime license plate and the BTTF arrow in 3D!! This movie has lifted me up in bad times and made it better in good times. It’s not just a movie to me. It’s like an old friend..
  • This is a perfect example of why we 80s kids will always believe it’s the greatest decade ever never to be outdone
  • What stood out in this documentary the most is the prop artists willingness to share their delorean time machine and embrace copies of the car no matter how good or bad. I believe artists should be compensated for their work, and I understand how its "their baby" and could rightfully take offense at others copying their work and sharing it for profit or any reason at all - and even worse someone making a poor copy. I think its neat they allow others to make their own creation and how it imortalizes their work and makes others happy - and that they are ok with it.
  • @NewMessage
    That car took that guy back to a time when he didn't have cancer. A time machine indeed!
  • @AndrewProbert
    I was sure in the right place at the right time, here,... working with Ron Cobb. Multi-blessings to be a part of Mo-Pic History- Thank you, Mr. Zemeckis & Mr. Gale,... AND Mr. Spielberg-
  • Back to the Future is my favorite movie of all time and even though I've seen it a dozen times or more, still hard to choose a favorite scene.....and, I'm pushing 82.
  • Considering how rare the DeLorean is today, seeing images of hundreds of them sitting next to each other outside the factory is so surreal.
  • @rocketsurgeon11
    This is THE car...the one that made me a "car guy". The one that got me interested in mechanical things. I will NEVER forget the first time I saw it.
  • This is quite possibly the best documentary on the car I have seen.
  • @snowrocket
    In the end, in a way, the DeLorean Time Machine DOES make time travel possible. It takes all of us "Back To The Future" fans back in time to when we first saw the movie. When we go back, we all realize that love, friendship, encouragement, and a little ingenuity can make each of our own futures better. When we come back to the present, we can try to actively make that a part of our lives.
  • @georgehale3640
    I'm so proud to be part of this generation! How lucky we are 😊
  • @EDCandLace
    These movies... are simply happiness. Nothing else needs to be said. You can not watch back to the future and not be happy.
  • Back to the Future is my all time favorite movie. I got a DeLorean last year so this documentary is right up my alley. Just to add, I know how these people feel. Just driving the car gets people talking.
  • @PuiuM3u
    every time when I'm upset, unhappy - I watch ''Back To The Future" And this movie put a smile on my face. 💙
  • @STAG162
    36:26 "Doc Brown doesn't drive a f**kin Mustang.... get outta here." total classic. this had me in stitches!! one of the best mic drop moments ever. the whole series was a large part of my childhood, as was Star Wars, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, The Goonies, TRON, Terminator, etc. and accordingly, films left a lasting impression on me, to the point where I'd obsessively re-watch them. I'm not in America so I couldn't be one of "those" fans that gets out to every convention like a true fanboy, but the DMC-12 is still in my top 10 list of cars that I'd wanna have. thanks for making this very special doco, it's in my favourites.
  • @davea6314
    My beloved dad died from Parkinson's disease in 2017. My dad and I liked the Back to the Future movies. Dad spoke highly of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease Research. It brings tears to my eyes from 1:13:06 to 1:14:06 in this video to see enthusiasts use a replica movie magic time traveling DeLorean car to raise close to a million dollars to find a cure for Parkinson's Disease.
  • @Scott-M1
    Absolutely love how they remained grounded, and stuck with the idea that it needed to look like Doc Brown built it in his garage. Also love what Bob Gale said: "Sometimes, limitations on things makes you even more creative" And that's why BTTF is such an amazing film. And why the DeLorean has legendary status 👍
  • @MrRedcelica
    i love how one mans failed vision, became the core icon of pop culture and has helped to fuel enthusism for the Delorean car still to this day!!!
  • @kiwibryntoo
    Damn you for making me cry... I am proud of being a part of the restoration that was crowdfunded..