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EPISODE · May 28, 2024 · 31 MIN

Kat DeLorean Interview: Growing Up with John DeLorean and the DMC-12 Legacy 🕰️🏎️

from To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History · host To All The Cars I've Loved Before

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!DeLorean DMC-12 history and life lessons with Kat DeLorean. Inside the family of the stainless steel supercar...What is it like to have John DeLorean as your driving instructor? For Kat DeLorean, it meant learning to drive a manual transmission on an Acura NSX and being forced to "learn how to fall" off a motorcycle before she was ever allowed to ride one. 🏍️🤕In this special episode, we sit down with Kat to discuss her unique upbringing, her father's "Mr. Miyagi" style life lessons, and the incredible lineup of cars that have defined her life. From a V8-swapped Mercedes gifted at age 14 to a rebellious purchase of a Ford truck, Kat shares the stories behind the metal.In this episode, you’ll hear:👶 First Cars: The story of her "first" car (a Morgan pedal car), a modified 1972 Mercedes, and a temperamental Camaro Z28 named "Christine."🦅 The "Babs" Trans Am: Why Kat drove 500 miles to buy a rare 1998 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 and the surprising 4-word reaction her father had when she brought it home: "I named this car."🛻 The Harley Truck: How she spent her inheritance on a Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition (against her dad's wishes) and used it for a drive-thru wedding in Las Vegas. 💒🔧 Life Lessons: The philosophy of "learning to fall" and how John DeLorean used cars to teach responsibility and resilience.🔮 Next Gen: A teaser on what is coming next from DeLorean Next Gen Motors.Don't miss Kat's favorite episode is "Campus of Cars – Makenna and Brandon’s Educational Restoration Adventures" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16384509Whether you are a fan of automotive history, 90s muscle cars, or just love a great father-daughter story, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the life of one of the car world's most famous families.🔗 Links & Resources:Follow Kat on Instagram: @katdeloreanCheck out DeLorean Next Gen MotorsVisit our LinkTree for more stories: https://linktr.ee/carsloved.com📢 Join the Conversation: Did you know John DeLorean claimed to have named the Firebird? Let us know your thoughts on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbefore!Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at [email protected]. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved.Podcast News:Our co-host, Doug was a guest on the Driven Radio Show Podcast to share the origin story of our podcast and connecting with his late father through his DeLorean project.Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur, author of "The Art of Fully Living"Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their list of Top 100 Car Podcasts and 31 Best Road Trip Podcasts For Your DriveOur co-host, Doug was featured in this magazine article along with his DeLore...

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Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! DeLorean DMC-12 history and life lessons with Kat DeLorean. Inside the family of the stainless steel supercar... What is it like to have John DeLorean as your driving instructor? For Kat DeLorean, it meant learning to drive a manual transmission on an Acura NSX and being forced to "learn how to fall" off a motorcycle before she was ever allowed to ride one. 🏍️🤕 In this special episode, we sit down with Kat to discuss h...

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