1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-SpeedIntroducing this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
5-Speed that is finished in its iconic color stainless steel
combined with a grey interior. More than just a sports car, the
DMC-12 has secured its place in automotive and pop culture history,
most famously through its starring role in the 1985 film Back to
the Future. With its unmistakable silhouette and innovative
construction, it remains one of the most recognizable cars ever
produced.Highlights:- California Car- Long-Term Ownership: 40+
Years- Stainless Steel Exterior- 5-Speed Manual Transmission-
Rear-Mounted V6 Engine- Gullwing Doors- Turbine-Style Wheels- Air
Conditioning- Power Windows- Turbine-style Alloy Wheels- $19,144.04
in Service Receipt Copies (1983-2025)Powered by a rear-mounted V6
engine with mechanical fuel injection and paired to a 5-speed
manual transmission, this DeLorean delivers an optimal analog
driving experience. Four-wheel disc brakes provide stopping power,
while dual exhaust outlets add to its distinctive character. The
car features counterbalanced gullwing doors, quadruple headlights,
body side moldings, side marker lights, a front spoiler, and a
louvered rear-window cover. It rides on 14-inch front and 15-inch
rear turbine-style wheels wrapped in Goodyear tires, with a
properly fitted spare housed in the front trunk.Inside, the grey
interior is complemented by a three-spoke steering wheel, center
console, power windows, dual-side mirrors, air conditioning, and an
FM radio with a fender-mounted antenna.The DMC-12's brushed
stainless steel body panels are mounted over a fiberglass underbody
and a Lotus-engineered backbone chassis, meaning the exterior was
designed to resist corrosion without the need for traditional
paint.This particular example comes with a clean CARFAX report and
retains its California small pink slip title, reflecting decades of
ownership. Whether you're a dedicated enthusiast or a collector of
distinctive 1980s icons, this DeLorean DMC-12 represents a great
opportunity to own a true conversation piece that is mechanically
sound. For $56,500
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