The DeLorean DMC-12 is the perfect example of what happens when a car is designed for cool factor first, practicality last. With its stainless steel body, gull-wing doors, and an engine that could barely outrun a determined jogger, the DeLorean was less of a speed machine and more of a conversation starter. Sure, it looked like it belonged in the future, but in reality, it had all the horsepower of a rebellious lawnmower. Yet somehow, this quirky, underpowered, over-stylized car became one of the most iconic vehicles in cinematic history—thanks to one tiny modification: a flux capacitor.

Enter Back to the Future, the only movie that could convince us a DeLorean could hit 88 mph without a strong tailwind and divine intervention. With a little Hollywood magic (and a lot of plutonium), this car transformed from an automotive oddity into a time-traveling legend. It wasn’t just a car—it was a gateway to adventure, paradoxes, and some very questionable alterations to the space-time continuum. And let’s be honest, nobody watches Back to the Future without immediately wondering, “Could I daily drive a DeLorean?”—before remembering that opening the doors in a tight parking space would require the flexibility of a gymnast.