Back to the Future: DeLorean Time Machine: Owner's Workshop Manual

Haynes Owners' Workshop Manual

by Bob Gale, Joe Walser

Discover the secrets of Doc Brown’s time-traveling DeLorean with the first-ever under-the-hood user’s manual featuring never-before-seen schematics and cutaways of cinema’s most iconic car.

One of the best-loved movie sagas of all time, the Back to the Future trilogy has left an indelible impact on popular culture. Back to the Future: DeLorean Time Machine: Owner’s Workshop Manual delves into the secrets of the unique vehicle that transports Marty McFly and Doc Brown through time, including both the original version of the car and the updated flying model. From the DeLorean’s unmistakable gull-wing doors to Doc’s cutting-edge modifications, including the Flux Capacitor and Mr. Fusion, this manual offers unprecedented insight into the car’s inner workings. Filled with exclusive illustrations and never-before-disclosed information, Back to the Future: DeLorean Time Machine: Owner’s Workshop Manual is the perfect gift for the trilogy’s legion of fans.

Genres: Film, Science Fiction, Time Travel

144 pages, Hardcover

First published March 30, 2021

Reviews

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great and detailed guide to the time machine, done by the folks who made it happen in the first place. But there were a few obvious oversights and errors that almost any BTTF or DeLorean buff would catch easily. They were surprising because of the involvement of original filmmakers, prop masters and the DeLorean community in the creative process.

That said, it’s still a ton of fun and something I’m really glad I bought and read! A great addition to my memorabilia collection.

[Tracy Barton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not going to continue with this book, but not because it's not good. I just have other books that are more pressing at the moment--I may come back to this. My son is really interested in it!

This is so cute and clever! I really enjoy reading about Doc's thought processes and the outside events that occur to adjust or skew the path he's on, while he ultimately stays on course with his dream goal. It's clever and funny, sometimes serious. It honestly captures (to me) Doc Brown's true voice--it reads like I think he would write it!

And the designs, the photos, the newspaper clippings, etc. It's an amazing scrapbook/manual! (Removed a star simply because I didn't finish it, which is more my bad than anything....)

[Hasan Scarborough · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was awesome & my 1st review. Be easy everyone.🤗 Brown thoughts & feelings during his life of inventing, meeting Marty, creating the Flux capacitor & ideas on time travel. Also, certain events in between films. Beautiful illustrations throughout including the different variations of DeLorean & Time train & other things through all 3 films.

[Nipun Fernando · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, being a fan of the Back to the Future films. Besides from exploring the inner workings of the DeLorean Time Machine (all modifications made to the vehicle through the trilogy are included in this book), this book also revealed the workings of hoverboards and the Time Train. I recommend this book for any Back to the Future fan.

[Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing! It's a super fun, super in-depth exploration of the DeLorean time machine from Back to the Future. It features drawings, schematics, itemized parts lists, explanations of function, and even journal entries from Doc Brown to narrate how ideas for the machine came to be.

This covers all three movies of the Back to the Future trilogy and is a must-have for any fan!

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is such a joy. The fan service is excellent. Diagrams notated by Doc Brown himself, and a little more insight into his life and character. Giving things names is most excellent. Easily my new favorite BttF book on my shelf!

[Colin · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're a Back to the Future fan, this book is for you. The illustrations and pictures are excellent, although Doc Brown's journal entries could be a little more legible. All in all, a nice collectible for any fan's library.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of really cool information about the DeLorean and fun facts about the Back to the Future trilogy. Loved it!

[Jayme Gavisk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Beautiful illustrations and interesting history. Great tie-in to movies.

[Jaden Haas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cool to learn some fun background stuff. Didn’t understand a lot of the Time Machine building components though.