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1981 DeLorean DMC 12 For Sale

  • Left Hand Drive
  • 46,504 Miles
  • Manual, 5 speed
  • Petrol
  • 2849cc
  • 1981
  • Silver
  • Dealer
  • US
    Los Angeles, United States

Description

1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedIntroducing this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed showing just 46, 504 miles on the odometer. Finished in its signature brushed stainless steel exterior over a grey interior, this example represents one of the most recognizable automotive designs of the 1980s. With its angular body lines, rear-mounted V6 engine, and distinctive Gullwing doors, the DMC-12 remains a standout among collector cars and continues to attract enthusiasts decades after production ended. Highlights:- California Car (Blue License Plate)- Long-Term Ownership- 46k-Mile- Exterior Color: Stainless Steel- Interior Color: Grey- 5-Speed Transmission- Rear-Mounted V6 Engine- Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection System- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes- Gullwing Doors- Air Conditioning- Power Windows- FM Radio- Spare Tire Included- Turbine-style Alloy Wheels- Black Louvered Engine Cover- "Grid-Style" Taillights- Clean CARFAX Report- Manufacturer's Literature Included- Window Sticker (Digital Copy)Equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection system. Additional features include four-wheel disc brakes, dual exhaust outlets, power windows, air conditioning, and a center console. The cabin retains its driver-focused layout with front bucket seats, a three-spoke steering wheel, and practical storage space behind the seats. Exterior details such as turbine-style alloy wheels, Dunlop tires, quadruple headlights, side marker lights, front spoiler, black louvered engine cover, and the unmistakable grid-style taillights further highlight the futuristic styling that set the DMC-12 apart from anything else on the road at the time. One of the more interesting aspects of the DeLorean is its unpainted stainless steel body panels, a feature rarely seen on production automobiles. Because the finish is not covered in paint, many light imperfections can often be blended or corrected without conventional repainting. The stainless body construction, combined with the car?s fiberglass underbody and steel backbone chassis, reflected John DeLorean?s attempt to build a durable and unconventional sports car that differed from its European and American competitors. Accompanying this example is a clean CARFAX report, adding further appeal to an already collector vehicle. As a car that became deeply rooted in automotive and pop culture history, the DMC-12 continues to hold a unique place in the collector market. This DeLorean DMC-12 presents an opportunity to acquire one of the most recognizable cars of its era that is mechanically sound. For $59, 950Introducing this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 showing just 46, 504 miles on the odometer. Finished in its signature brushed stainless steel exterior over a grey interior, this example represents one of the most recognizable automotive designs of the 1980s. With its angular body lines, rear-mounted V6 engine, and distinctive Gullwing doors, the DMC-12 remains a standout among collector cars and continues to attract enthusiasts decades after production ended. Highlights:- California Car (Blue License Plate)- Long-Term Ownership- 46k-Mile- Exterior Color: Stainless Steel- Interior Color: Grey- 5-Speed Transmission- Rear-Mounted V6 Engine- Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection System- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes- Gullwing Doors- Air Conditioning- Power Windows- FM Radio- Spare Tire Included- Turbine-style Alloy Wheels- Black Louvered Engine Cover- "Grid-Style" Taillights- Clean CARFAX Report- Manufacturer's Literature Included- Window Sticker (Digital Copy)Equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection system. Additional features include four-wheel disc brakes, dual exhaust outlets, power windows, air conditioning, and a center console. The cabin retains its driver-focused layout with front bucket seats, a three-spoke steering wheel, and practical storage space behind the seats. Exterior details such as turbine-style alloy wheels, Dunlop tires, quadruple headlights, side marker lights, front spoiler, black louvered engine cover, and the unmistakable grid-style taillights further highlight the futuristic styling that set the DMC-12 apart from anything else on the road at the time. One of the more interesting aspects of the DeLorean is its unpainted stainless steel body panels, a feature rarely seen on production automobiles. Because the finish is not covered in paint, many light imperfections can often be blended or corrected without conventional repainting. The stainless body construction, combined with the car?s fiberglass underbody and steel backbone chassis, reflected John DeLorean?s attempt to build a durable and unconventional sports car that differed from its European and American competitors. Accompanying this example is a clean CARFAX report, adding further appeal to an already collector vehicle. As a car that became deeply rooted in automotive and pop culture history, the DMC-12 continues to hold a unique place in the collector market. This DeLorean DMC-12 presents an...

Vehicle location

4576 1/2 Worth Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, 90063, United States
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Reference number:
C2082066
Listed on:
04/06/2026
Year:
1981
Colour:
Silver
Seller type:
Dealer

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