{"id":170,"date":"2026-03-26T13:03:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deloreanforhire.com\/?page_id=170"},"modified":"2026-03-28T09:58:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T09:58:21","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deloreanforhire.com\/index.php\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"HISTORY"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<section class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_animated et_pb_section_parallax et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper et-pb-parallax-hidden-phone\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background--css et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-fullwidth-header-0\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/deloreanforhire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Delorean-for-hire-history.jpg)\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container center\"><div class=\"header-content-container center\"><div class=\"header-content et_flex_module\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">HISTORY<\/h1><span class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_subhead\">\u00a0DELOREAN<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_header_content_wrapper\"><h2><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_header_button_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\"><a class=\"scroll-down-container\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"scroll-down et-pb-icon\">&quot;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><h1 class=\"Heading-sc-14889dw-0 bemcKZ\" style=\"text-align: center;\">TRIUMPH &amp; TRAGEDY<\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"Heading-sc-14889dw-0 bemcKZ\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h1>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_d|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div data-subtree=\"aimfl\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"v48bt\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong>The history of the DeLorean DMC-12 is a cinematic saga of ambition, engineering flaws, and a high-stakes downfall.<span jsuid=\"BWlPVc_h\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_h|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"BWlPVc_i,BWlPVc_j\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=BWlPVc_h\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><span jsuid=\"BWlPVc_h\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_h|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"BWlPVc_i,BWlPVc_j\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=BWlPVc_h\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><button jsuid=\"BWlPVc_j\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"b02b46f1-c9ab-421f-a27b-c9dcb9a6a6d0\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" jsaction=\"click:&amp;BWlPVc_h|S9kKve;mouseenter:&amp;BWlPVc_h|sbHm2b;mouseleave:&amp;BWlPVc_h|Tx5Rb\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=BWlPVc_h\/C5gNJc;aria-label=BWlPVc_h\/bOjMyf;class=BWlPVc_h\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi0wp6i072TAxVNVEEAHWFDHsYQye0OegYIAQgBEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAB\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"><svg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_l\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\">THE DREAM (1973\u20131975)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_l\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span jsuid=\"BWlPVc_n\" class=\"txxDge notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_n|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"BWlPVc_o,BWlPVc_p\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=BWlPVc_n\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><button jsuid=\"BWlPVc_p\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"b563eaf3-28ad-4153-beb6-eeacf58cc636\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" jsaction=\"click:&amp;BWlPVc_n|S9kKve;mouseenter:&amp;BWlPVc_n|sbHm2b;mouseleave:&amp;BWlPVc_n|Tx5Rb\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=BWlPVc_n\/C5gNJc;aria-label=BWlPVc_n\/bOjMyf;class=BWlPVc_n\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi0wp6i072TAxVNVEEAHWFDHsYQye0OegYIAQgCEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"><svg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/span>John Zachary DeLorean was a superstar executive at General Motors, credited with creating the Pontiac GTO. In 1973, he quit to start the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC). His vision was an \"ethical car\"\u2014safe, long-lasting, and sustainable. He tapped Giorgetto Giugiaro (the man behind the Lotus Esprit) for the design, resulting in the iconic wedge shape, brushed stainless steel body, and gullwing doors.<span jsuid=\"BWlPVc_t\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_t|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"BWlPVc_u,BWlPVc_v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=BWlPVc_t\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_l\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span jsuid=\"BWlPVc_t\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_t|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"BWlPVc_u,BWlPVc_v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=BWlPVc_t\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><button jsuid=\"BWlPVc_v\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"ce464999-4f98-44f2-b04e-874e01a84a46\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" jsaction=\"click:&amp;BWlPVc_t|S9kKve;mouseenter:&amp;BWlPVc_t|sbHm2b;mouseleave:&amp;BWlPVc_t|Tx5Rb\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=BWlPVc_t\/C5gNJc;aria-label=BWlPVc_t\/bOjMyf;class=BWlPVc_t\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi0wp6i072TAxVNVEEAHWFDHsYQye0OegYIAQgDEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAB\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"><svg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/span>THE STRUGGLE (1976\u20131980)<span jsuid=\"BWlPVc_z\" class=\"txxDge notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_z|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"BWlPVc_10,BWlPVc_11\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=BWlPVc_z\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><button jsuid=\"BWlPVc_11\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"407d937f-3fbd-48bf-8992-c85fadfa1295\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" jsaction=\"click:&amp;BWlPVc_z|S9kKve;mouseenter:&amp;BWlPVc_z|sbHm2b;mouseleave:&amp;BWlPVc_z|Tx5Rb\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=BWlPVc_z\/C5gNJc;aria-label=BWlPVc_z\/bOjMyf;class=BWlPVc_z\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi0wp6i072TAxVNVEEAHWFDHsYQye0OegYIAQgEEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"><svg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_12|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_12\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\">The car was originally supposed to have a mid-mounted rotary engine, but engineering hurdles led to the use of a 130hp Peugeot-Renault-Volvo (PRV) V6. To fund production, DeLorean struck a deal with the British government, which invested roughly \u00a384 million to build a factory in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland, hoping to create jobs during \"The Troubles.\"<span jsuid=\"BWlPVc_16\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_16|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"BWlPVc_17,BWlPVc_18\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=BWlPVc_16\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><button jsuid=\"BWlPVc_18\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"56a63b5f-4b1e-40a9-a24a-4779863aa6f8\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" jsaction=\"click:&amp;BWlPVc_16|S9kKve;mouseenter:&amp;BWlPVc_16|sbHm2b;mouseleave:&amp;BWlPVc_16|Tx5Rb\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=BWlPVc_16\/C5gNJc;aria-label=BWlPVc_16\/bOjMyf;class=BWlPVc_16\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi0wp6i072TAxVNVEEAHWFDHsYQye0OegYIAQgFEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAB\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"><svg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_19|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_19\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"Y3BBE\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_19|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_19\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\">THE LAUNCH (1981)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"Y3BBE\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_19|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_19\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\">The first DMC-12 rolled off the line in January 1981. It looked like a spaceship, but the reality was underwhelming:<span jsuid=\"BWlPVc_1c\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_1c|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"BWlPVc_1d,BWlPVc_1e\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=BWlPVc_1c\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Y3BBE\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_19|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_19\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span jsuid=\"BWlPVc_1c\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_1c|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"BWlPVc_1d,BWlPVc_1e\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=BWlPVc_1c\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><button jsuid=\"BWlPVc_1e\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"436de626-0e79-44d0-b8c0-a064100fecfd\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" jsaction=\"click:&amp;BWlPVc_1c|S9kKve;mouseenter:&amp;BWlPVc_1c|sbHm2b;mouseleave:&amp;BWlPVc_1c|Tx5Rb\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=BWlPVc_1c\/C5gNJc;aria-label=BWlPVc_1c\/bOjMyf;class=BWlPVc_1c\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi0wp6i072TAxVNVEEAHWFDHsYQye0OegYIAQgGEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAB\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"><svg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/span><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_1h\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Performance: It was heavy and slow (0\u201360 mph in over 10 seconds).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Y3BBE\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_19|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_19\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_1k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Quality Control: Early models suffered from electrical issues and poorly fitting panels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_1n\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Price: Originally aimed at $12,000 (hence the name \"DMC-12\"), it launched at $25,000\u2014more than a Corvette or a Porsche 911 at the time.<\/span><span jsuid=\"BWlPVc_1q\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_1q|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"BWlPVc_1r,BWlPVc_1s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=BWlPVc_1q\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><button jsuid=\"BWlPVc_1s\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"e29af55d-5784-427f-baf4-bbed4c8ab2f0\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" jsaction=\"click:&amp;BWlPVc_1q|S9kKve;mouseenter:&amp;BWlPVc_1q|sbHm2b;mouseleave:&amp;BWlPVc_1q|Tx5Rb\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=BWlPVc_1q\/C5gNJc;aria-label=BWlPVc_1q\/bOjMyf;class=BWlPVc_1q\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi0wp6i072TAxVNVEEAHWFDHsYQye0OegYIAQgHEAM\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAD\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"><svg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" jscontroller=\"SF2W9b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BWlPVc_1u\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\">THE COLLAPSE (1982)<span jsuid=\"BWlPVc_1w\" class=\"txxDge notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;BWlPVc_1w|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"BWlPVc_1x,BWlPVc_1y\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=BWlPVc_1w\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><button jsuid=\"BWlPVc_1y\" data-amic=\"true\" 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jsuid=\"BWlPVc_1z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\">By late 1982, the company was hemorrhaging cash. 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