Research by car finance experts Zuto found that American models proved to be popular choices for automobiles fit for flux capacitor installation, with the Dodge Viper (31% of votes in its category) and Ford GT (34%) topping the charts in the 90s and 00s votes.

The UK’s Lotus Esprit won the vote as the time travellers car of choice for the 80s with 35%. And the BMW i8 (34%) was the top choice from 2010 onwards, as shown by the firm's animation.

James Wilkinson, CEO of Zuto said: "With so many classic cars from across the last three decades to choose from, the nation's choices of their favourites really says something about how we love to travel in style.”