1981 DeLorean DMC-12

For the auto collector, passion and desire and, ultimately, the worth of the prizes are fueled by a more elusive variable: taste. With a personal yardstick, a collector measures the beauty of sculpted form, the excellence of mechanical workmanship, or the satisfaction of the driving experience. Within that discerning group, those who live to pamper and preen their mechanical love objects rub bumpers with those who seek headier satisfaction: making money. Many such exotic cars are purchase and garaged as investments in the rare car market- a market that may be whimsical at times, but that can offer the long-term investor a substantial return. The DeLorean DMC-12 appeals to both breeds. It’s been 17 years since John DeLorean challenged the automotive industry when he rolled out his so-called ethical sports car from a state-of-the-are factory in Dun Murry, Northern Ireland.  The same car was made famous in the movie, Back to the Future.

A rear-mounted, 130-horsepower, fuel injected, aluminum 2.8-liter V-6 engine; A Lotus-designed, double-Y, backbone-frame chassis; brushed stainless steel skin; and gull-wing doors combine to give the DMC-12 its power, style, and attitude. Make this rare icon your first collector car or add it to your collection.  They are becoming more and more rare to find, especially in this condition.

Branson Auto Museum was conceived in August of 2007 and opened on May 15, 2009. Partners in the Museum,knew that the Branson area was hungry for car and automotive related things to do. Branson Auto Museum was originally scheduled to go into a purpose built 20,000 sq. ft. building on the Strip. When the partners discovered that the former crafts mall the "Engler Block" was available, they knew it would be the perfect fit for what they were planning. The buiding is layed out in sections that wander through the building which is the ideal setting for a museum. The charm and character of the building also lends itself nicely to a museum.