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30-Years-Family-Owned 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 4, 2026.

$31,699Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1982
Make and model
DeLorean DMC-12
Generation
DMC-12 (1981 to 1983)
VIN
SCEDT26T3CD011180
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 72 comparable sales, 51% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$47,988 to $69,773
Median$58,307
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 $47,988 and $69,773.

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-12Mecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$45,000
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
1982 DeLorean DMC-12Bring a Trailer, Feb. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 9, 2026$72,000