Had a nice chat with Bob. Has had quite a career in the automotive and aftermarket industry. Definitely a guy that should write a book.

As a Parts Department employee at Merollis, he was aware of the ZL-1s but not involved. He stated he never saw the first one, sold immediately to George DeLorean, John's brother. George drag raced it briefly in the Detroit area, possibly sponsored by Midwest Auto Parts or Rader Automotive.

Any of you Detroit area guys remember it or have pics?

Well doesn't look like Johnny is coming over to visit us. He did tell me he doesn't remember Bob. I tried.

Thanks for the effort! 54 years is a long time. At least we got the real version of the Merollis story.

Do you have a link to his comments on Hemmings?

I have met some of the crew that were involved in the ZL1s. The motors went into boats.the motors were all they ever wanted.

His comments were in Backfire in the February 2024 print edition. The comments online are not in any order. Could be there, didn't find the February 2024 Backfire.