John Z. DeLorean

Born 6 January 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, USA

Died 19 March 2005 (aged 80)

John Zachary DeLorean (January 6, 1925 – March 19, 2005) was an American engineer, inventor, and executive in the U.S. automobile industry, widely known for his work at General Motors and as founder of the DeLorean Motor Company.