1981 DeLorean DMC-12

Great Scott - Need we say any more to introduce this 80s icon? Finished in bare brushed stainless steel, the finish is excellent. There are a couple of light scratches which run against the stainless grain, but with the correct grade paper, they could be rectified. The windscreen surround, front and back panels have been wrapped, and there are signs of either a previous wrap or paint under the existing gloss black wrap, which has come off in pieces. Images are taken from multiple angles to give you a realistic impression of the car, just as if you were standing beside it. Please take the time to examine these high-resolution images and videos to assess the condition for yourself. It's this that makes or breaks the car, and we can say the panel gaps all look to align well. There were no dings or dents spotted, and the doors, boot, and engine cover all opened easily and stay in place when open. The bonnet cable has snapped at the handle, but this can still be pulled open from inside. Matching the seats in grey leather, the dashboard is in good condition with no damage noted. There is one corner of the glove box lid which has lifted slightly as pictured. The instrument cluster does have the oil pressure gauge, and the tachometer needles are sticking but do move when revved, and the odometer shows a reading of ~35,806 miles at the time of our visit. Unfortunately, due to some recommissioning work needed, we were unable to take the DeLorean out on the road. It was last driven on the road approximately four years ago, when it was moved from storage to a new location. However, Mark reports that it drove well with no issues. The windows are all in good condition, and there are some age-related marks, but these are minimal. The seals look in good order for their age but have perished a little. The louvred engine cover is in good condition and has no visible cracks or splits that we could see. Fitted with the original multi-spoke alloy wheels, these are all in good condition with just a minor amount of surface corrosion to some areas of the faces, but nothing excessive we think. The tyres are different brands to the front and rear, but there is plenty of tread remaining on each. Please see the image gallery for detailed shots. The full grey leather interior is in good condition. The driver's seat has a light amount of wear, and when you consider how low down the car is, the wear is very minimal. There are some bits of trim which are loose and have been removed; this includes the roof panels, which attach to the top of the doors. Two flat panels have been attached, which does lower the internal roof height, but the originals are included and would add a couple of extra inches in height inside. The grey carpets have a small amount of wear and have discoloured in places. There is one area behind the passenger seat which looks to have had battery acid spilt on it at some point, which has unfortunately rotted the carpet. Inside the boot, the original space-saver spare wheel is in place, along with the carpet. The PRV V6 produces in real terms, around ~130BHP – which, although it might not sound like a lot, is still capable of achieving a 0–60mph time of ~10.5 seconds. The DeLorean has not been run for some time and does require some recommissioning. We were able to get the car to start on our visit and it idles smoothly, however when revved it misfires. We did move the car around Mark’s garden, and 1st and reverse gears were selected easily. There is an issue with the ignition switch that requires some jiggling to start the car. All of the switchgear appears to be in good condition, with minimal wear. Some of the switches in the centre console are a little loose. The electric door windows operate, but the heater fan doesn’t seem to blow. However, this issue has not been investigated further. It dates back to 1981, so the electrics are relatively simple to work on by an auto electrician or competent DIY enthusiast. Unfortunately, there is no paperwork with the car other than the V5C, as it has been used purely as an advertising car over the past few years. Mark does suspect there was some paperwork which may have been lost, and he is trying to obtain it - any bidders should assume this will not be supplied and bid accordingly. With a little recommissioning, this is going to make a fantastic, desirable, and iconic car for the following lucky custodian. “Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads." Well, maybe you do, but get this '80s icon up to 88mph (on a private road of course), and who knows what will happen! You have been warned! We’ve carried out our usual seller checks, including verifying photo ID, the V5C, and an HPI check. This confirms the car has not been stolen, written off, or has any outstanding finance. Please note: This check does not include mileage verification. We’ve summarised the car based on the seller’s information above. As always, we go to great lengths to photograph and film the car in high-resolution detail so you can make your own informed assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So grab a cuppa, relax, and enjoy reviewing everything in this listing. Viewings are welcome for all our listings. Please get in touch to arrange a time—we just need to speak with you first and receive valid photo ID before confirming. If there’s anything you’re unsure about, no matter how small, please ask the owner in the comments section below before placing your bids, as bids cannot be retracted and form a binding contract if you win—just like in a traditional auction house. The car appears to sit as it should, and looking under the car, there doesn’t appear to be any leaks from the dampers, and there is minimal surface corrosion to the suspension components. The brakes do stop the car travelling slowly around the garden. It goes without saying that these should be recommissioned before being used on the road, having not been used for some time. The leather steering wheel is in good condition with just light signs of age. The original gear knob shows the numbers 1–5 and R clearly, albeit a little small. Please refer to the interior gallery for more images.