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1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Navigation
This 1981 Delorean DMC12 is a very original example with only 355 miles on the odometer. It is powered by a V6 engine that displaces 174 cubic inches and produces 130 horsepower. There is a three-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel independent suspension. Disc brakes can be found on all four corners, and the wheelbase measures 94.8 inches. This car was put up for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Meadbrook where it was offered without reserve and estimated to fetch between $20,000 - $30,000.
Standard features on the DMC12 were electric windows and mirrors, air-conditioning, a Craig stereo, central-locking and leather seats. The chassis was constructed from a Lotus-designed chassis and consists of a central box-section backbone, and 'Y' shaped sub-frames. The body was formed from glass-reinforced plastic, with Brushed Grade 304 stainless-steel panels attached.
This DeLorean remained in very original condition and attracted a high bid of $23,100. At the auction, this car was sold.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007
Standard features on the DMC12 were electric windows and mirrors, air-conditioning, a Craig stereo, central-locking and leather seats. The chassis was constructed from a Lotus-designed chassis and consists of a central box-section backbone, and 'Y' shaped sub-frames. The body was formed from glass-reinforced plastic, with Brushed Grade 304 stainless-steel panels attached.
This DeLorean remained in very original condition and attracted a high bid of $23,100. At the auction, this car was sold.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007
2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $20,000-USD $30,000
Sale Price :
USD $23,100
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the DeLorean DMC-12
(Data based on Model Year 1981 sales)
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26t1bd000922 Sold for USD$47,300 2025 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26t7bd006918 Sold for USD$110,000 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26t5bd004567 Sold for USD$24,200 2024 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26t8bd006880 Sold for USD$49,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1981 DELOREAN DMC-12 Chassis#: SCEDT26T2BD002761 Sold for USD$44,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1981 DELOREAN DMC-12 MR. FUSION TIME MACHINE RE-CREATION Chassis#: SCEDT26T1BD004016 Sold for USD$121,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26t4bd003829 Sold for USD$48,400 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26t1bd006865 Sold for USD$60,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26t3bd005846 Sold for USD$51,700 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26t5bd005735 Sold for USD$47,300 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26txbd005469 Sold for USD$44,000 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: SCEDT26T2BD001089 Sold for USD$50,600 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26t3bd004423 Sold for USD$126,500 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26txbd002989 Sold for USD$45,100 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
| 1981 Delorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26t6bd004383 Sold for USD$61,600 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: scedt26t6bd005615 Sold for USD$60,500 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Chassis#: SCEDT26T6CD010895 Sold for USD$92,945 2023 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Sold for USD$77,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Sold for USD$53,760 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
| 1981 DELOREAN DMC-12 MR. FUSION TIME MACHINE RE-CREATION Chassis#: SCEDT26T8BD004482 Sold for USD$170,500 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas |
DeLorean DMC-12s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1981 DeLorean DMC-12's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | scedt26t9bd005172 | 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | scedt26t6bd003041 | 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | $44,000 | ||
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | scedt26t1bd004016 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $140,000 | ||
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | 2022 Mecum : Tulsa | ||||
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $95,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | 2019 Mecum : Chicago | $31,500 | $35,000 | $50,000 | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | SCEDT26TXBD000840 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
| 1981 Delorean DMC-12 Gullwing Coupe | 2018 Russo & Steele : Monterey | ||||
| 1981 Delorean DMC-12 | 2018 Leake Tulsa | $20,000 | |||
| 1981 DELOREAN DMC-12 | 2018 McCormick's Auction # 64 | $31,500 | |||
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | 2017 Mecum : Dallas | $25,000 | |||
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | 2017 Mecum : Dallas | $27,000 | |||
| 1981 DELOREAN DMC-12 | 2017 Leake Auction Dallas | $31,000 | |||
| 1981 DELOREAN DMC-12 | 2017 Leake Auction Dallas | $33,000 | |||
| 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 | 2017 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels Auction | $35,000 | $45,000 | ||
| 1981 DELOREAN DMC-12 | SCEDT26T7BD003159 | 2017 GPK Auctions Atlantic City | $34,000 | ||
| 1981 Delorean DMC-12 | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $30,000 | |||
| 1981 Delorean DMC-12 | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $27,000 | |||
| 1981 DELOREAN DMC-12 | SCEDT26T0BD002032 | 2015 Mecum Anaheim | $30,000 | ||
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | SCEDT26TXBD001521 | 2015 Motostalgia Auction Austin Grandprix 2015 | $45,000 | $55,000 | |
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | SCEDT26T4BD006424 | 2015 Historics at Brookland | |||
| 1981 Delorean DMC-12 | SCEDT26T0BD002032 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $26,000 | ||
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | 2014 Auctions America : California | $28,500 | |||
| 1981 Delorean DMC-12 | 2014 Mecum : Harrisburg | ||||
| 1981 Delorean DMC-12 | 2013 Mecum Kansas City | $32,000 | |||
| 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | 2013 Auctions America Fall Carlisle | $20,000 | |||
| 1981 Delorean | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | $10,000 | |||
| 1981 Delorean DMC-12 Coupe | 2011 Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic Auction | $36,000 | $44,000 | ||
| 1981 Delorean DMC-12 Gullwing Two Door Coupe | 2011 Leake Auction Dallas, Texas | $20,250 | |||
| 1981 Delorean DMC-12 Gullwing | SCEDT26T7BD004733 | 2011 BarrettJackson Orange County |
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