Early Life and First Marriage
John DeLorean married his first wife, Elizabeth Higgins, in 1954. The marriage ended in divorce in 1969, during the period when DeLorean was rising through General Motors leadership roles. He later married Kelly Harmon in 1969, the sister of actor Mark Harmon, but that marriage also ended in divorce in 1972. Forbes
Final Marriage and Later Years
John DeLorean married Cristina Ferrare in 1973. The couple remained married until his death in 2005. Ferrare, a former model and actress, became a public face of the DeLorean brand during the company's final years. Britannica
DeLorean Motor Company Context
Company Background and Key Events
DeLorean founded the DeLorean Motor Company in 1975. The company built the DeLorean DMC-12 sports car, which gained fame from the Back to the Future films. The company entered receivership in 1982 after John DeLorean was acquitted of drug trafficking charges in the United States. SEC
Spouse Involvement and Legacy
Cristina Ferrare remained connected to the DeLorean legacy after John DeLorean's death in 2005. The DeLorean brand has seen revival attempts, with new companies licensing the name and design. Current DeLorean-related ventures focus on restorations and limited new builds, keeping the brand active in automotive enthusiast circles. Tesla
