1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed
The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is sold for $75,500 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12auction.
This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 stands out as a remarkable piece of automotive history, having undergone extensive refurbishment by DMC Florida. With only 19,000 miles displayed on a repaired instrument cluster, it boasts a refreshed gray leather interior and a stunning stainless-steel body. The car features modern upgrades like LED lighting, a rebuilt warmup regulator, and a serviced fuel system, making it an appealing choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The combination of its iconic gullwing doors and unique styling ensures that this DeLorean is not just a car, but a conversation starter. It's perfect for those who appreciate classic cars with a touch of modernity.
- Make: DeLorean
- Model: DMC-12
- Year: 1981
- Transmission: Five-speed manual transaxle
- Engine: 2.85-Liter V6
- Drivetrain: RWD
- VIN: SCEDT26T2BD005272
Seller's description via Bring a Trailer: This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 was purchased by the seller from DeLorean Motor Company in 2025 following refurbishment work performed by DMC Florida in 2024 and 2025. The refurbishment involved refreshing the gray leather interior, blending the stainless-steel body panels, installing interior and exterio
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1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed — Friday's Watchlist valuation summary
This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 stands out as a remarkable piece of automotive history, having undergone extensive refurbishment by DMC Florida. With only 19,000 miles displayed on a repaired instrument cluster, it boasts a refreshed gray leather interior and a stunning stainless-steel body. The car features modern upgrades like LED lighting, a rebuilt warmup regulator, and a serviced fuel system, making it an appealing choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The combination of its iconic gullwing doors and unique styling ensures that this DeLorean is not just a car, but a conversation starter. It's perfect for those who appreciate classic cars with a touch of modernity.
- Sold price
- $75,500
- Fair value estimate
- $62,636
- Fair value range
- $56,337 - $68,983
- Confidence
- HIGH
- Comparable sales analyzed
- 11
- Deal verdict
- overpriced
- AI predicted hammer price
- $61,000
- Condition
- Very Good (7.5/10)
- Bids
- 42
- Listing views
- 1,600
Highlights
- Chassis: SCEDT26T2BD005272
- 19k Miles Shown on Repaired Instrument Cluster
- 2.85-Liter V6
- Five-Speed Manual Transaxle
- Unfinished Stainless Steel Body Panels
- Gray Upholstery
- 14″ & 15″ Turbine-Style Aluminum Wheels
- Gullwing Doors