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1982 DeLorean DMC-12

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 8, 2026.

$57,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $52,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1982
Make and model
DeLorean DMC-12
Generation
DMC-12 (1981 to 1983)
Version
DMC-12 (1981 to 1983)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
SCEDT26T2CD010215
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 65 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$48,000 to $69,501
Median$58,688
Sales behind it65Likely

From 65 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 $48,000 and $69,501.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$70,588
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 5, 2026$75,500
1982 DeLorean DMC-12Collecting Cars, June 4, 2026Collecting CarsJune 4, 2026$74,301
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 28, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 28, 2026$72,000
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 27, 2026$103,000
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 11, 2026$50,500
Original-Owner 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 15, 2026$76,001
1982 DeLorean DMC-12Mecum, Sept. 20, 2025MecumSept. 20, 2025$115,000