Buy this highly original, low-mile 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 with approximately 6,500 miles. This is a stainless-steel, gullwing-door DMC-12 finished over black leather and equipped with the 2.85-liter PRV V6 paired with the three-speed automatic transaxle.

This car presents extremely well overall and is an excellent-driving example. It starts well, runs well, and was recently serviced by DeLorean Midwest in late June 2026, with $3,181 of work completed, including repair of the air conditioning. The A/C is now working, and the car is ready to be enjoyed.

The DeLorean retains many highly original parts and has the classic factory look: unfinished stainless-steel body panels, gray urethane bumper caps, gullwing doors, rear window louvers, black side moldings and stripes, turbine-style staggered wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, power windows, power side mirrors, central locking, air conditioning, and cassette stereo. The interior features black leather high-back bucket seats with DMC-branded floor mats.

The car is in excellent overall condition — close to concours-level presentation in my opinion — especially considering its originality. The stainless body shows beautifully. Known imperfections include a dime-sized ding on the left side that is hard to notice, some noted bumper paint scratches, and typical minor age-related items. The prior listing also noted a sagging headliner.

Prior service history includes brake work, rebuilt calipers, resurfaced rotors, brake fluid change, replacement brake hoses, brake master cylinder, tie rods, a trailing arm bushing, steering column bushing, inner door seals, window switches, starter wiring repair, stainless coolant overflow tank, rebuilt fuel distributor, replacement fuel regulator, fuel injection lines, fuel pump, and automatic transaxle fluid service.

This is a rare opportunity to own a very low-mile, highly original DeLorean DMC-12 automatic in excellent driving condition. It has the iconic stainless body, gullwing doors, black leather interior, and the kind of preserved originality collectors look for — while still being a car that starts, drives, and can actually be enjoyed.

Clean Carfax reported. Odometer shows approximately 6,500 miles. As with many vehicles of this age, mileage/title wording may be exempt or listed as mileage not required. Buyer is encouraged to inspect the vehicle, review photos, and ask any questions before purchase. Lead photo is a real photo of the car with an AI background. All other photos are unmodified.

Includes original keys, owner's manual, DMC car cover, parts catalog and service binder (see photos). Car has a battery kill-switch installed behind passenger seat and trickle-charger hookup for improved experience when not being driven regularly.

Link to all 175 photos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9ukjttfsvnbb5k3eiwsxu/AK_4Y_wKBqPYqdo_AyBwCSg?rlkey=6uo87rxyvh25lbpu4mjdq25k9&st=ddq189xv&dl=0 

Owning this car has been a dream come true. When you drive it, people of all ages take notice and smile at you. I sincerely hope the next owner gets as much joy from it as I did.