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1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 20, 2026.

$75,500Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
DeLorean DMC-12
Generation
DMC-12 (1981 to 1983)
Version
DMC-12 (1981 to 1983)
VIN
SCEDT26T2BD005272
Title
Clean
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 65 comparable sales, 12% over its top.

Middle half of sales$48,000 to $67,500
Median$57,925
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 $67,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Original-Owner 1981 DeLorean DMC-12Bring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2026$55,500
34-Years-Owned 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 31, 2026$30,000
37-Years-Owned 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2026$57,925
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-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 6, 2026$51,500
Original-Owner 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 20, 2026$56,000
32-Years-Owned 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2026$48,800