For Sale: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1981 Delorean DMC-12

"DeLorean Motor Company, (DeLorean), was an American automobile brand started by a former top GM executive, John Z DeLorean, in 1975. DeLorean cars were known for the futuristic looking linear design, hard edges, wedge shape and unpainted body panels made from brushed stainless steel sheets. The prototype work started in the early 1970's and the body with its gullwing doors was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Ital Design and was finished in August 1975." Auto-brochures.com

For consignment, a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 with a title verified 11,727 actual miles. This garage kept example is all original according to our consignor with the exception of the radio. Obviously, the impact of Back to the Future has made these cars collectible is a way that goes beyond their original uniqueness.

Exterior
There wasn't anything like it in 1981, and there's nothing like it today as the design is entirely unique and recognizable and if not for Cyber Trucks, the answer to the question, 'name the only production vehicle to be produced with stainless steel panels?' The headlights take on a narrow profile captured within the fascia that includes a slim grille and large chin spoiler. Side windows are mostly fixed and also retain the car's aerodynamic goals, while large triangular side windows improve interior light and visibility, following the descending angle of the tail section. The tail lights were futuristic at the time with sections of color delineated by black borders while wide louvers cover the rear window and added to the spacecraft, (pre-movie), rear attitude. 14-inch front turbine wheels combine with the 15-inch in back, along with staggered size tires that are 3" higher in back while maintaining a stance parallel with the ground. The only imperfections we find are a tiny scratch on the stainless steel and some surface scuffs on a bumper corner.

Interior
The elephant in the room are the gullwing doors which open high and reveal an ingress port that is so wide, the entire cabin is exposed. The doors themselves are nicely appointed with padded gray leather and of course, a pull strap for closing the door from the inside. Gray leather bucket seats look space age for the time and present in very nice condition. Behind them, a carpeted storage area and net to keep your cargo in place. A clean black steering wheel fronts a large pod containing the gauges and indicator lights, simple, clean and concise. Padded and gathered leather abounds and surrounds the center stack where you'll find an AM/FM/Cassette radio over standard A/C knobs and then the unique DMC shifter at your side, based in clean plastic faceplates over nice gray carpet. A front trunk is lined with black carpet and remains spotless while a grated metal panel covers the engine under the rear hatch.

Drivetrain
In back, you'll find a 2.8 liter V6, fuel injected through a Bosch K-tronic system and rated at 130 horsepower, enough to get you back to 1985, apparently. It's mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission that keeps power in back, routed through 3.44 gears. Power brakes and air conditioning are supplied and the bay presents in clean condition.

Undercarriage
Aerodynamic belly pans take up much of the underside real estate where conditions are clean, driver quality. The dual exhaust runs through original equipment and a muffler that emits two tips tucked into the rear valance. Four wheel power disc brakes are on hand and suspension is fully independent with coil springs in front and Macpherson struts in back.

Drive-Ability
Hang on, Marty, we're heading to the test loop without a clock tower in sight! This low mileage example is not the fastest car on the road, but it may be one of the most unique. It operates as it should but we're not breaking through any time portals as we're on 29 year old tires. Ironically, it's time to take this one back to the mall, just like in the movie! While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

We tried not to make movie jokes or references and of course, failed. You can't help it and that's how ingrained the movie car is and how strong the association is. But buy this car for the piece of American automotive history that it is and would remain with or without Hollywood. Only 8,583 DeLoreans were produced and active enthusiast groups exist all over the world.

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S-Ireland
C-Delorean
E-Passenger Car
D-Delorean
T-DMC-12
2-2 Door Coupe
6-2.8L PRV V6
T-Manual Belts
9-Check Digit
B-1981
D-Dunmurry Assy Plant
006130-Sequential Unit Number

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