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Description

Technical information
Torque: 207 Nm
Transmission: 3 gears, Automatic
Fuel tank: 52 litres
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Acceleration (0-100 kph): 11,0 s
Top speed: 209 km/h

Measures and weights
Empty weight: 1.244 kg
GVW: 1.244 kg
Dimensions (LxBxH): 4216 x 1857 x 1140 cm
Wheelbase: 241 cm

Interior
Interior colour: grey
Number of seats: 2

History
Service history: Present

Product safety
Manufacturer: Carrosso Classic & Sportscars Eekstraat 2 8375HN OLDEMARKT, NL 0625351515 http://www.carrosso.com sales@carrosso.com

DeLorean DMC-12 - October 1981 - Automatic

• Very original condition
• Air conditioning
• Solid, original chassis
• Registered in Germany
• Many invoices available
• Original delivery document available
• Recently dry-ice blasted

HISTORY/DOCUMENTATION
Perhaps the most legendary car ever made, with an illustrious history: the DeLorean DMC-12, developed by John DeLorean, is the ultimate style icon of the 1980s, the subject of numerous books, films and documentaries. The brand produced cars from January 1981 until mid-1983. This example, with a chassis number ending in #5318, was built in October 1981, making it an early model. Thanks to the original delivery document, we have been able to trace much of the history and specific features of this car! The year 1982 must have been a spectacular start to the year for the first owner, as on 4 January 1982 this car was delivered as one of the very first examples, in Temple City, California. A sought-after option fitted to the car is air conditioning. The car’s original price was $28,825. The car was owned by the first owner for approximately 15 years and remained in California until at least 1997. The car is currently registered with a German number plate but can, of course, also be registered by us in another country. Since 2023, many parts have been replaced, for which many invoices are available. In 2026, dry-ice cleaning was carried out. The car is in good and very original condition.

The following items are included with the car:
- Extensive maintenance documentation
- Original delivery document
- Original registration documents
- Tool kit
- Spare wheel
- Two keys
- General DeLorean history

EXTERIOR
The exterior is in good and very original condition. The bodywork is made of stainless steel and is therefore rust-free. The plastic front and rear bumpers are in good condition. The rear bumper features stainless steel DeLorean lettering and white indicators. The original 14‘ and 15’ alloy wheels are in good condition and fitted with virtually new Yokohama tyres.

INTERIOR
The interior is also in good and original condition. The original leather upholstery is light grey. The original radio/cassette player is still fitted. The front boot area is also in good condition.

TECHNICAL
The chassis is exceptionally sound, original and rust-free (see our extensive photo report, including photos of the underside). The car has been well maintained and is in good mechanical condition, which translates into excellent handling. A major service was carried out in 2023 (at 12,295 miles) and over €8,000 has been invested since 2023. Technically, everything has been dry-ice cleaned. Fully roadworthy for the next owner!

GENERAL
DeLorean is world-famous thanks to the 1985 film ‘Back to the Future’, in which the car serves as a time machine. However, numerous books and series have also been produced about the flamboyant owner of the brand, John DeLorean, and the origins of the DMC-12. John DeLorean was a successful engineer and businessman who had built his career to the position of vice-president at General Motors, then the world’s largest car manufacturer. Partly due to his dream of developing his own car, he left the company in 1973. His ambition was to build a highly distinctive, affordable sports car that was far ahead of its time and would last for years to come. What followed made headlines worldwide. The design was created by the Italian firm Giugiaro, whilst Colin Chaplin (founder of the British car brand Lotus, which was highly successful in motor racing at the time) was responsible for the technical aspects. The futuristic design is wide and low, and the bodywork is made of stainless steel. Other striking features include the gull-wing doors and the mid-mounted engine. This aluminium 2.8-litre 6-cylinder engine is sourced from Renault/Peugeot/Volvo.

The DMC-12, aimed at the American market, was intended to be built at a rate of 30,000 units per year with a new price of 12,000 dollars (hence the ‘12’ in DMC-12). After a difficult search for a location to produce the car, Northern Ireland was eventually chosen with the help of the British government. It was a place where unemployment was rife at the time and where there was a conflict between Protestants and Catholics. This gave the production of the DMC-12 an additional political dimension. Due to a change in the exchange rate of the British pound, the final retail price was approximately double what had been initially stated. Despite around half a billion pounds of British taxpayers’ money being invested, the lack of funds remained a problem, which ultimately resulted in the brand going bankrupt after producing around 9,000 cars.

Condition & Registration

Historical license plate
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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: DeLorean
Model name: DMC-12
First registration date: Not provided
Year of manufacture: 1981
Mileage (read): 12,378 mi
Chassis number: Not provided
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Matching numbers: Not provided
Number of owners: Not provided

Technical details

Body style: Coupe
Power (kW/hp): 97/132
Cubic capacity (cm³): 2849
Cylinders: 6
Doors: 2
Steering: Left (LHD)
Gearbox: Automatic
Gears: 3
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Disc
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: Silver
Manufacturer color name: Stainless steel
Interior color: Grey

Interior material: Leather
Air conditioning: Yes

Optional equipment

Klimaanlage

oldtimerLicensePlate

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1981 | DeLorean DMC-12