The Showdown Over Who Gets to Build the Next DeLorean

Decades-Old Classic Car Brand Awakens

The story revolves around the thrilling saga of the DeLorean sports car's comeback. Decades after its star appearance in the iconic film 'Back to the Future', this vehicle has returned to the limelight. This time, it’s John Z. DeLorean's daughter, Kat DeLorean, who hopes for a modern remake of her father’s iconic model.

Unforeseen Challenges and a Twist in the Tale

However, the path to realize this dream isn't without obstacles. The DeLorean trademark, much to everyone's surprise, is currently owned by a Texas-based firm, DeLorean Motor Company. The company previously rejected an approach from Ángel Guerra, a 38-year-old automotive designer from Spain, who crafted a modern vision for the automobile.

The Fusion of Legacy and Modernity

Ángel Guerra's redesigned DeLorean, which quickly gained popularity on Instagram, preserves the original's iconic features — the gull-wing doors, stainless-steel cladding, louver blades over the rear window, and the black side stripe — yet adds newer elements. The body has been widened, the angles smoothed, and wheel arches stretched to accommodate larger rims and tires.

Cybersecurity Professional Steps into Automotive Industry

Kat DeLorean, a fortysomething cybersecurity veteran, found herself intrigued by Guerra’s design and the prospect of reclaiming her father's legacy through the vehicle. Though she initially did not intend to go into the car industry, given its part in her father’s downfall, she decided to change course and challenge the Texas company's hold over the DeLorean trademark.

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