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1983 DELOREAN DMC-12 'BACK TO THE FUTURE' RE-CREATION

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 23, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$132,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $120,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1983
Make and model
DeLorean DMC-12
Generation
DMC-12 (1981 to 1983)
VIN
SCEDT26T6DD015953
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 72 comparable sales, 76% over its top.

Middle half of sales$47,713 to $68,000
Median$57,463
Sales behind it72Likely

From 72 sales of the DeLorean DMC-12 (1981 to 1983) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $47,713 and $68,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1983 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Nov. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 7, 2026$40,250
Turbocharged 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 30, 2026$47,000
1983 DeLorean DMC-12Mecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$60,000
1983 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 28, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 28, 2026$65,001
1983 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 3, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 3, 2026$60,000
1983 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 18, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 18, 2026$49,000
Single-Family-Owned 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 21, 2025$60,000
1983 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 3, 2025$75,000