2005 Death John DeLorean, American Businessman 1984 Event L.A. federal jury acquits auto maker John DeLorean on cocaine charges 1982 Event Car maker John DeLorean indicted for drug trafficking, later acquitted 1982 Event Automaker John DeLorean arrested on cocaine charges (Not guilty) 1925 Birthday John DeLorean, former automaker, DeLorean 1925 Birthday John DeLorean, American Businessman