88MPH: The Story of the DeLorean Time Machine

The Hagerty Drivers Foundation is proud to release 88MPH: The Story of the DeLorean Time Machine. This feature length documentary chronicling the history of the original hero car from the internationally renowned Back to the Future film franchise is released today on YouTube for free. It accompanies the induction of the famed “Time Machine” to the National Historic Vehicle Register in 2021 to document the car’s history in perpetuity at the Library of Congress and share the story of this cultural icon with the world.

In the film, co-writer and co-producer Bob Gale discusses the origin of Back to the Future and how he and Bob Zemekis came to include a DeLorean in the movie. DeLorean Historian, Tamir Ardon chronicles the illustrious past of the DeLorean automobile and the company’s namesake. The film goes on to present a never-before detailed look at how the A-Car was crafted by the original designers and builders through interviews with Michael Scheffe, Kevin Pike, Andrew Probert, and newly released recording from designers Ron Cobb and Mike Fink. Hear from fans and enthusiasts that restored the A-Car and have built their own replicas to honor the “hero car.”

Hagerty Drivers Foundation would like to say thank you to Universal Studios for allowing the Hagerty Drivers Foundation todocument this Hollywood icon and the Petersen Automotive Museum, where the car is on permanent loan, for opening their doors for filming. We’d also like to extend a huge thanks to the entire Back to the Future community for their part and help in making this documentary a reality and everybody that took the time to interview with our team. Having such a dedicated fan base is what has helped this story stay alive and will continue to thrive into the future!