This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 features brushed stainless-steel bodywork over black leather upholstery and is powered by a 2.85-liter V6 paired with a three-speed automatic transaxle. Equipment includes gullwing doors, a louvered rear window cover, staggered-diameter alloy wheels, air conditioning, and a cassette stereo.
The 2.85-liter PRV V6 was rated at 130 horsepower and 153 lb-ft of torque when new. Service performed in preparation for sale included replacement of the fuel accumulator, fuel filter, fuel pump hoses, air filter, and louver struts. A battery cut-off switch is installed. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transaxle. The CV axles and transmission fluid were replaced in preparation for sale.
Manufacturer’s literature, stainless-steel care products, a framed poster, and DeLorean-themed literature are included in the sale.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage.
The body features brushed-stainless-steel body panels with urethane front and rear fascias mounted on a composite underbody and a Lotus-derived steel chassis.
Features include a front spoiler, gullwing doors, rear window louvers, stainless-steel bumper letters, dual exhaust outlets, and a hood with a cutout for the integrated fuel door.
Staggered 14″ and 15″ alloy wheels are wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires with raised white lettering.
Braking is handled by four-wheel discs.
The cabin features black leather upholstery with a matching dashboard, center console, and door panels along with gray carpets.
Equipment includes air conditioning, a cassette stereo, power windows, and DMC-branded floor mats.
Modifications include a stainless-steel shifter plate and sill plate letters, Sony speakers, a Lockzilla keyless entry system, an Alcantara headliner, and a spare storage compartment door with a “flux capacitor”-style face.
Wear is visible on the driver’s seat.
The door struts were replaced in preparation for sale.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a gauge cluster with an 85-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges.
The six-digit odometer shows approximately 38,500 miles.