Highlights

Iconic gullwing-doored 1980s sports car
Believed to be one of approximately 900 examples finished with factory-authorised painted bodywork
Originally delivered to Florida before subsequently being imported to the UK
Previously treated to a body-off chassis restoration
Equipped with the desirable manual gearbox

The Appeal

The DeLorean DMC-12 is one of the most instantly recognisable sports cars of the 1980s, renowned for its futuristic styling, distinctive gullwing doors and, of course, its starring role in the Back to the Future film trilogy. Conceived by former General Motors executive John DeLorean, the model was produced for a brief period between 1981 and 1983, with approximately 9,000 examples leaving the factory before the company ceased trading.

Perhaps the car’s most distinctive feature was its unpainted stainless-steel bodywork, though it is understood that around 900 examples were authorised by the factory to be finished in paint. This car is one such example, presented in striking red and offering an even more dramatic interpretation of Giorgetto Giugiaro’s iconic design.

Having previously benefited from a body-off chassis restoration, this DMC-12 is now ready to be enjoyed by its next custodian. Whether displayed at marque gatherings, classic car events or simply enjoyed on the open road, it is a car that continues to attract attention more than four decades after its introduction.

Key Information

Mileage: 28,941 miles (indicated, unwarranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 2.8-litre V6, five-speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: Owner’s book pack, sales invoice, folder of invoices and paperwork

The Detail

Originally delivered to Coco Beach, Florida
Red paintwork with black decals over a grey leather-trimmed cabin
Understood to be one of 900 examples with painted rather than bare stainless-steel bodywork
Specification includes a reversing camera with digital rear-view mirror and a Sony stereo
Aftermarket headlights fitted
Chassis stripped to bare metal, zinc-coated and painted in epoxy grey
New front suspension bushes with updated lower stiffener kit
Rebuilt steering rack
Adjustable front and rear shock absorbers
New rear suspension trailing arm pivot bolts and mounts
New front brake callipers, pads, and hoses
Tinware gold-plated
New rear brake pads and handbrake pads
Gearbox resealed
Axle shafts rebuilt
New clutch assembly
New clutch master and slave cylinder with reinforced hydraulic lines
Engine stripped and resealed
Six new fuel injectors
New stainless-steel braided brake lines
Rebuilt fuel distributor
New European-spec warm-up pressure regulator and ignition distributor
Fully serviced engine
GM-style fuel pump
Dashboard newly upholstered
Reinforced roof box
Updated metal door handles

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