This is the licensing agreement dated February 15, 1985, between DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) and Universal City Studios LLC, drafted during the production of the iconic film Back to the Future. This meticulously preserved, three-page legal document details the agreement for Universal to purchase five DMC-12 vehicles at $25,000 each (a discount from the $34,000 MSRP) from DMC’s Belfast factory for use in the film, along with a license to feature the DeLorean’s distinctive design and trademarks in the movie and its promotional materials.
This contract marks the collaboration that immortalized the DMC-12 as the time-traveling car in Back to the Future, a cultural touchstone of 1980s cinema.
It Outlines the sale of five DMC-12s, their delivery to Universal’s Special Effects Department, and the perpetual license for the DeLorean’s likeness, complete with a mandated film credit to DMC.
It Bears the signatures of John Z. DeLorean, DMC’s Chairman, and Sidney J. Sheinberg, Universal’s President, adding to its collectible value.
Condition: Very Good, with soft edges, clear text, and no signs of tearing, stored in a climate-controlled plastic to maintain its pristine state.