1981 Delorean DMC-12

VIN: SCEDT26T0BD006775

$123,200

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1981 Delorean DMC-12

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    SCEDT26T0BD006775

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    174 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Interior Color

    Gray

  • Exterior Color

    Stainless Steel

  • Generation

    1981-1983 Delorean DMC-12

Vehicle details

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Equipment

2,850/130hp, 5-speed, rare DeLorean roof rack (sealed in factory box).

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

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A time capsule example with only 174 miles. Slight creasing of upholstery. Glass perfect. Some smudging on stainless exterior, likely removable. Sold new thru Tomsic Olds in Canonsburg, PA. Includes pre-delivery inspection form, window sticker, sales invoice, copy of original title, owner’s manual in pouch, original radial tires.

Market commentary

With the price realized for this we all wish we could go back in time and buy a few of these to tuck away. On top of that the owner bought it cheap, right after DeLorean filed for bankruptcy. The $13,034 price in 1982, however, is equivalent to $36,792 in 2022, still a good ROI but not as good as it looks at first bite. This is a 1/3 premium for originality and preservation, generous but not out of the question.

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