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1981 DeLorean DMC-12

Sold at Cars & Bids on Nov. 21, 2025.

$55,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
DeLorean DMC-12
Generation
DMC-12 (1981 to 1983)
Version
DMC-12 (1981 to 1983)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
SCEDT26T5BD006058
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
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
1981 DeLorean DMC-12Mecum, Aug. 14, 2026MecumAug. 14, 2026$60,000
1981 DeLorean DMC-12Cars & Bids, Aug. 10, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 10, 2026$47,000
1981 DeLorean DMC-12Mecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$48,000
1981 DeLorean DMC-12Mecum, Jan. 10, 2026MecumJan. 10, 2026$57,000
1981 DeLorean DMC-12Bring a Trailer, Sept. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 21, 2025$77,777
1981 DeLorean DMC-12Bring a Trailer, Dec. 29, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 29, 2024$38,000
1981 DeLorean DMC-12Bring a Trailer, Dec. 22, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 22, 2024$67,000
1981 DeLorean DMC-12Bring a Trailer, Dec. 1, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 1, 2024$43,000