POWERING BACK… TO THE FUTURE

How a Tesla Model X Became the Ultimate BTTF Tribute

JEROME ANDRE

BRADENTON, Florida, may not be the most obvious place to stumble upon a tribute to cinematic history, but nestled in a custom shop south of Tampa, this modern legend came to life: meet the TMC-12X (a wordplay on Tesla Model X and DeLorean Motor Company DMC-12). Built by Robert “Bob” Selby, owner of The Shop, this one-of-a-kind EV melds modern technology with Hollywood nostalgia in a way that has to be seen—and heard—to be believed. From the DMC to the TMC Bob's shift from skepticism to passion for EVs began with a single test drive. “I thought Teslas were just appliances,” he admits, “but when I drove the Plaid, it was like stepping into the future.” This pivotal moment inspired Bob to apply his talent for cinematic tributes to an EV…

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EV Builder Guide (Digital) - 1 Issue, Spring 2025

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