£52,589
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed
United States • 6 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is a well-maintained example with 8k miles, a five-speed manual transaxle, and service records. It features the iconic stainless steel body, gullwing doors, and desirable options, though the air conditioning needs attention.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in overall solid condition with slight wear visible. The listing mentions that the air conditioning system does not blow cold and loose rubber components were reattached, suggesting minor reconditioning may be needed. However, the Carfax report is clean, and the car has received recent service.
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Manual
Transmission:
SCEDT26T5BD001085
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Odometer:
8,000 miles
[Reg Number]
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.85-Liter V6 Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Unfinished StainlessSteel Body Panels Black Leather Upholstery 14″ & 15″ Turbine-Style Aluminum Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Gullwing Doors Rear Window Louvers Power Windows Cassette Stereo Window Sticker 1981 Sales Paperwork Copies DeLorean Museum Ownership Letter DeLorean Motor Club Paperwork Service Records Spare & Removed Parts DeLorean & DMC-12 News Clippings Clean Carfax Report
This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 was initially delivered to Oliver Imported Cars, Inc., of Vallejo, California, and was acquired by its current owner in February 1998.
Now showing 8k miles, the car features unfinished stainless steel body panels mounted over a composite underbody and Lotus-derived double-Y steel backbone chassis.
Power is provided by a 2.85-liter V6 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, and equipment includes gullwing doors, rear window louvers, four-wheel disc brakes, staggered-diameter turbine-style aluminum wheels, black leather upholstery, po...
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£6,558
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£43,955
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£175,221
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