DeLorean DMC12 (1981)
for sale
Price: US $12,000.00
Price: US $12,000.00
Up for grabs is my 1981 DMC 12 Delorean sports car with 60k
miles on it that I’ve owned since Feb 2013. This is one of the earlier ones but
late enough for them to work the bugs out w/ production number 3003. **Rare
optioned car with gas flap hood, rear antenna, and straps wrapped around the door pull with oem Delorean leather**.
I know at this point there a lot of people out there
condemning me for painting it and in my defense this beauty was already painted
when I bought it. However this is my second one that I’ve owned and I’ve
actually had way more fun with this than my stainless steel one. One big
advantage when it’s painted is nobody feels the need to touch it. J My stainless one
always had so many fingerprints on it even after just leaving it for only a few
minutes. Plus I hang out with a lot of other friends who have Deloreans and
everyone always remembers the painted one. Haha
So back to the details I purchased this one, with the help
of Delorean Garden Grove here in Orange County, CA from a retired Sheriff living in
Victorville, CA who had purchased it for his wife and wanted to make as fun as
possible. Most of the exterior, interior, engine, and paint was undertaken
approximately 8 years ago when the restoration was originally completed.
Lets start with the exterior- I couldn’t quite put my finger
on it until one of the Delorean techs pointed it out, why I liked this painted
one more than others, and it’s because the front and rear side marker lights
have been shaved and set flush to look more accommodating with the moldings
removed. That being said there are a few small pressure cracks and chips from regular usage.
Now for the interior- All dashboard, glove box, headliner, knee pad
(passenger side), visors re-done with new material, seats re-done with NOS (New
Old Stock) original Delorean seat covers, and new binnacle. Custom, and no
longer produced, billet aluminum gated shift pattern w/ knob both embossed DMC.
All gauges work, yes all of them haha and speedometer has been upgraded to top
speed 160mph instead of 1980’s 85mph. Completely new and updated stereo system
with JVC cd/mp3/av head unit, custom built kick panels for mids/highs under the
dash and 2 6x9’s behind the rear shelf as well as a 8” subwoofer behind the
drivers seat in the storage box. All new carpeting throughout with DMC stitched
floor mats and new headliner with no sag on T-bar or doors. Oh and door marker lights are all original and all work. I kept the original bulbs and lenses, I just like the star pattern it emits rather than the tiny light the led’s have.J The trunk has the
spare tire and rim along with carpeted lining on the bed of the trunk and under
the X brace with working light.
ALL power options work! Power mirrors, power windows, power
locks, with keyless entry, alarm, and remote opening doors where you can open the doors with the remote (wings aloft). Oh
and dod’s have. J
Best of all AC system has been gone through as of last summer and is ICE COLD
with all fan speeds working and no water leaks on the passenger side floor.
haha
Finally the engine- The original PRV V6 block and head are
still here but have been heavily modified. The head has been extrude honed
(similar to port and polish) and has a cam, custom exhaust, and header (both
heat wrapped but one side has a few cracks and leaks), and custom intake
snorkeled to exterior passenger vent behind rear quarter glass.
Now for some of the fresh and new goodies: J New Interstate batter
with 1 year warranty, 2 new reinforced lower control arms with bushings, new
steering rack, new 14amp alternator w/ belt, new accumulator, new engine
harness, new fuse box, new modules, and I’m sure a few other little things I
may have forgotten. Any and all service and most maintenance, with the
exception of a few oil changes, were done by Delorean Motor Company Huntington Beach.
Now a few things that need attention: Sadly it does leak a
lil oil as it does need a rear main seal. This problem was present when I purchased
it and I decided it would be cheaper to keep an eye on the oil level and refill
as needed then to have to drop the tranny. As mentioned earlier there is an
exhaust leak and since I love the sound of it I left it alone. If you are
fairly skilled at welding you could try your hand to repair it or just upgrade
as Delorean does make some amazing performance exhausts. That being said if the
future owner lives out of state and there is some work that he/she would like
to have done before it ships I’m more than happy to facilitate through DMC
Huntington Beach to have any work done, parts installed, or merchandise placed in
the car before shipping.
Misc: I have the original Delorean dealer repair manuals
(pics included)
A little behind the scenes: This vehicle has been a part of
numerous projects for films, documentaries, music videos, and model shoots.
That being said “yes” this was the car that was plastidipped hot pink. It was
originally done for artist Tigarah’s music video and then made infamous by
Redfoo in his video “New Thang”. A few other model shoots and misc projects but
it is now back to white.
I’m sure there’s a lot more I’m forgetting but all in all
this car has been amazing for me and I’ve had some great memories and met some
amazing people because of it. I owe most of who I am to this car as well as my circle of friends. :-) I welcome as many questions as you may have as
I’ll do my best to get to them in a timely manner and I encourage you to make
time to come personally inspect the car. I understand the miles on mine may
be a bit higher than most and that’s for one simple reason, because it was
running. Most low mileage cars seem to be sought with problems which left their
owners more frustrated and not driving them than wanting to keep them up and
soaring down the road. I don’t brand this a museum piece by any means and I
have never been too afraid to let a person sit in it at a car show. I bought
this because it reminds me of the happiness I felt for it when I was a kid and
I love seeing the smiles it brings to others when I drive it and I’m sure you
will too. J I
am accepting offers as well as possible trades for other unique sports cars
both new and old and can also accommodate international buyers as my last
Delorean found a new home all the way from California to Sydney, Australia. Although
it will likely not be the last Delorean I own it is now time for it to find a
new home so with that I give my best wishes to the happy new owner. J
FINALLY - Everyone is going to ask what's my reserve and my answer is I don't know how much I want for it so i'm listing it to see what offers I get. Since I prefer to sell this privately feel free to call or text me anytime 602-400-7883.
THANKS and HAPPY BIDDING :-)
update: 2016-08-07
Used |
“I nearly daily drive this thing and it is over 35years old so there are a few light chips in the paint but still looks great. I encourage an inspection or any questions before bidding.” |
Year: | 1981 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | scedt26t9bd003003 |
Mileage: | 60,500 | Interior Color: | Gray |
Make: | DeLorean | Number of Cylinders: | 6 |
Model: | DMC12 | Transmission: | Manual |
Trim: | 2 door coup | Body Type: | Coupe |
Engine: | 2.9 V6 | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Drive Type: | RWD | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Options: | CD Player, Leather Seats | Exterior Color: | White |
Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows |