Sources: Google Patents
DMC Road Tests completed
DMC12 durability and road tests are completed. Source: “Celebrating the Impossible“, page 125
1,000th DeLorean employee
Patrick Fitzpatrick became the 1,000th DeLorean employee. Source: “Celebrating the Impossible“, page 335
First DeLoreans readied for shipment
The first DeLoreans are moved to the dockside at Belfast Harbor, preparing for shipping to the USA. Source: “Celebrating the Impossible“, page 302
Torsion bar patent filed
Sources: Google Patents
First DeLorean rolls off the production line
The first production line DeLorean is VIN #500. Source: “Celebrating the Impossible“, page 148
US Emissions Testing commences
US Emissions testing commences. Sources: “Celebrating the Impossible“, page 116
Legend Industries Twin Turbo contract
Legend Industries awarded the contract to engineer, develop, and manufacture 5,000 DeLorean Twin Turbo systems. Sources: “Celebrating the Impossible“, 348
DeLorean Phase II Build begins
Phase II Pilot Build commenced in Dunmurry Sources: “Celebrating the Impossible“, page 123