£50,000 - £60,000
1981 DeLorean DMC-12
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 178
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This DeLorean DMC-12, imported from the US, has had only one UK owner and a full restoration by P.J.Grady. With low mileage and a desirable black leather interior, it's MOT valid until October 2026.
Condition
8
Recently restored by marque specialists.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SCEDT26T7BD001847
Chassis No:
Odometer:
38,482 miles
CFM 406W
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
One of the few 'star' cars of the 20th century, the DeLorean DMC-12 was the brainchild of ex-General Motors executive, John DeLorean, who became one of the most controversial motor industry figures of all time
Our vendor has been this example's sole owner since importing the DeLorean into the UK after an exhaustive search to find this exact specification.
Purchased from DeLorean Midwest, Crystal Lake, Illinois at a recorded mileage of 38,310, it's supplied with previous US titles and a purchase invoice
On arrival in the UK in 2023, it was sent to the renowned marque specialists P.J.Grady in Essex for a full restoration
As you might expect from a P.J.Grady restoration the result is impressive and the engine bay is particularly special
It also features the black leather interior preferable over the grey leather to contrast with the stainless steel bodywork.
The odometer still only reads 38,482 miles and the current MOT is valid until October 2026
The car offered lusty performance from t...
Points of note
£6,558
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£43,964
Median Price (Since 2020)
£175,221
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 22 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
38,444 miles
Registration Date
1981-06-01
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 23 2025 with 38,444 miles
Failed
On Sep 19 2025 with 38,443 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jan 18 2023 with 38,318 miles
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