DeLorean DMC - 12 Time Machine (diecast 1:18, Sunstar)
- DeLorean DMC - 12 Time Machine (from 1981)
- Sunstar
- 1:18
- Showcase model / No engine
- diecast
- Stainless Steel
- In near mint condition
- Original packaging does not exist
- Not for sale
The DeLorean DMC-12 Time Machine: An iconic classic
The original vehicle on which the model is based is the DeLorean DMC-12, a cult car built between 1981 and 1983. The car was the only model produced by the DeLorean Motor Company before it went bankrupt. The car's body was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, a renowned Italian designer. The DeLorean stands out for its distinctive stainless steel body and its characteristic gull-wing doors. Technically, the vehicle was powered by a 2.85-liter V6 engine from Peugeot-Renault-Volvo, producing 130 horsepower. Standout technical specifications included the double wishbone rear suspension and disc brakes on all wheels. Another notable feature was the advanced stainless steel body design of the time, which was not painted but polished.
Miniature model of the DeLorean DMC-12 by Sunstar in 1/18 scale
The model car shown in the photos is an accurate replica of the DeLorean DMC-12 in 1/18 scale, made by Sunstar. This model car was detailed based on the movie vehicle used in the famous Back to the Future film series. The die-cast miniature, well-crafted from detailed material, displays numerous precise details of the original car. Prominent are the many cables and technical devices on the model's rear, making the vehicle a time machine in the film. The model is included in the collection of Modelly member "xxlgs" and stands out for its authentic color scheme and accurate representation of the original.
Interesting facts and the time context of the DeLorean DMC-12
The year 1981, when the DeLorean DMC-12 was first built, was an interesting year in history. On January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States. In the music field, the British band Queen released their hit "Another One Bites the Dust," which achieved worldwide success. These events help understand the time context of the DeLorean and better contextualize it. The DeLorean was iconized in an era marked by technological and cultural developments, becoming a symbol of that time through its unique appearance and role in pop culture.
The DeLorean DMC-12 as a time machine in Back to the Future
The DeLorean DMC-12 is widely known from the film trilogy Back to the Future, where it plays a central role as a time machine. This 1985 film showcases the adventures of Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, and the quirky scientist Dr. Emmett Brown, portrayed by Christopher Lloyd. In key scenes of the film, the DeLorean is used to send Marty back to the past and back to the present, with speed and technological adaptations like the "Flux Capacitor" system playing a crucial role. The Sunstar model car accurately captures these iconic details, allowing collectors to hold a piece of film history in their hands.
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