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1983 DeLorean DMC-12 Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 14, 2025.

$50,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $46,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1983
Make and model
DeLorean DMC-12
Generation
DMC-12 (1981 to 1983)
Version
DMC-12 (1981 to 1983)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
SCEDT26T8DD016974
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

Below the middle half of 65 comparable sales, 6% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$48,800 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 $48,800 and $69,501.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
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
1982 DeLorean DMC-12Mecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$45,000
1983 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 18, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 18, 2026$49,000
1982 DeLorean DMC-12Bring a Trailer, Feb. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 9, 2026$72,000
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