FakeDMC does NOT have the support of the DeLorean family
If you’re a DeLorean owner, you shouldn’t be shocked that FakeDMC doesn’t have the support of the DeLorean family. Especially Kat DeLorean, John Zachary DeLorean’s daughter. We couldn’t be happier that she has come out (more than once) to remind people of at least 3 simple facts: FakeDMC is NOT associated with the DeLorean family. FakeDMC is not 40 years old. They started in 1995, and bought one of the DeLorean trademarks. John DeLorean did NOT like FakeDMC, nor did he support them in any way. FakeDMC has tried, and in far too many cases they have succeeded in bullying and intimidating individuals and small businesses who DO support and love the DeLorean community. The DeLorean car came from the mind of a brilliant automotive engineer – John DeLorean – who Elon Musk can easily be compared to – someone who fought the system and built their own car against all odds. The difference is, JZD had governments working against him to bring him down, while Musk simply made something that the people wanted. And since politicians could personally line their pockets from Musk’s business(es) they weren’t as inclined to try to shut him down. JZD’s legacy is greater than just producing the stainless steel car – and it certainly has nothing to do with the new company who does everything in their power to take advantage of what someone else built. There are MANY DeLorean owners who are afraid to speak up about #FakeDMC for fear that they’ll be ‘blacklisted’ from buying parts or getting service – and we understand. But know this – there are A LOT of us. It’s important to support the independent shops and people who DO care about the car, and the owners. They are part of the community – they own cars – they love sharing the car with the public. THEY are part of JZD’s legacy. The next time you need parts or service for your DeLorean, don’t go to FakeDMC if at all possible – just ask around about their “customer service.” Hopefully one day Kat will do an episode of DeLorean Talk to share her memories of her father, and talk about her experience with DeLorean owners and the community… and hopefully will be willing to share her disdain with how FakeDMC has tried to take advantage of JZD’s name and legacy. [su_row][su_column size=”1/5″ center=”no” class=””] [/su_column] [su_column size=”3/5″ center=”no” class=””] View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kat DeLorean Seymour (@katdelorean) [/su_column] [su_column size=”1/5″ center=”no” class=””] [/su_column][/su_row] Here’s our comment on her post: “Thank you for sharing your feelings Kat. #FakeDMC has proven time and again that they don’t care about the REAL DeLorean car, or the owners – it’s all about taking advantage of the name. We support business and entrepreneurs, but FakeDMC has bullied and intimidated owners – and the public – for far too long. They do everything they can to make people believe they ARE the original DMC company – without actually saying it. FakeDMC is untrustworthy, and they are not there to serve their (potential) customers. We highly recommend supporting independent parts & labor shops, as well as individuals who love the REAL DeLorean car, and JZD’s legacy. If you ever care to, or feel comfortable talking about this, please contact us at www.DeLoreanTalk.com” More: John DeLorean’s Daughter Doesn’t Approve The New Alpha5 John DeLorean’s Daughter Isn’t Happy About The New Alpha5 John DeLorean’s Daughter Didn’t Know About New DeLorean Brand Revival
DeLorean cancels car plant in Puerto Rico despite loan
August 2, 1978 | The Akron Beacon Journal WASHINGTON (AP) — The Commerce Department confirmed Tuesday a proposed sports car plant in Puerto Rico will not receive $40 million in government-backed financing because its builder has cancelled the project. Last Thursday, the department released a detailed announcement of the approval of federal loan guarantees totalling $40 million for the plant, to be built by former General Motors executive John Z. DeLorean. Up the ladder Carl J. Smeller has been named sales manager of Packaging Corp. of America’s Rittman plant. Jens A. Hansen has been appointed director of taxes for General Tire. Richard E. Amos was appointed assistant administrator of Doctors Hospital of Stark County. Marilyn J. Mekeal has been appointed Hudson branch manager by Marsh & McLennan Inc. Edward J. Clark, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, has been named executive vice president of marketing and research and development for Haworth Inc. of Holland, Mich., maker of open office interior systems. NRM Corp. has appointed Daniel Shiclunan corporate director of research and development and limas A. Koewler director of sales and marketing. Anita Levin has been named director of sales training and development for Goges & Co. Realtors. William A. Shaffer has been named marketing manager-accelerators by B. F. Goodrich Chemical Division. Edward Baumgartner has been named field sales manager for new products and specialty chemicals. Both are new positions. The guarantees would have been among the largest ever granted for the start-up of a new business, although Lockheed Aircraft once received a $250 million loan guarantee to help stay in business. DeLorean had planned to build about 30,000 models annually of the sports car known as the DMC-12, with a retail price of between $12,000 and $13,000, according to reports. The plant was to be located at the site of the old Ramey Air Force Base near Aguadilla on Puerto Rico’s economically-depressed northeast coast, where unemployment is over 30 percent. The island government would train the 2,000 workers needed for the plant. But DeLorean apparently began to have second thoughts about the project. ON MONDAY, Puerto Rico Gov. Carlos Romero-Barcelo said DeLorean had abandoned plans for the plant in Puerto Rico in favor of a site in Northern Ireland. A statement issued Tuesday under the name of Assistant Commerce Secretary John T. Hall said, “The DeLorean Motor Co. decided not to establish an assembly plant in Puerto Rico because it was unable to raise the necessary equity.” Hall is in charge of the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which was to guarantee half of the loan. The Agriculture Department’s Farmers Home Administration was to guarantee the other half. “EDA is, of course, disappointed for the people of Puerto Rico, who would have benefited from the 2,000 jobs and related expenditures associated with the plant,” the statement said. ROMERO-BARCELO has threatened legal action against DeLorean, calling his move “an open violation of good faith.” In addition to training the workers, the island government had also agreed to loan DeLorean $17.7 million for the project, the total cost of which was estimated at $85.6 million. A spokesman for the EDA, Tom Register, said there was “no legal problem I’m aware of” as far as the EDA was concerned. But he did indicate the agency was embarrassed at the sudden turn of events. “We approved the project, and obviously any time we approve a project, we wouldn’t do so if we didn’t expect it to go into fruition,” he said.