DeLorean DMC-12
1981–1983
Lowest price
US$31,699
Since 2020
Median price
US$77,000
Since 2020 · n=21
Highest price
US$154,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
21
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 21 lots

Based on 21 verified auction results
US$64,751
Market value · recent verified sales
-41.1%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 41.1% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
7/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$22,501
-65%
5-Year Forecast
US$16,609
-74%
Market scores
53
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1981
+US$6,751+9%14 with · 9 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The DeLorean DMC-12 median has fallen sharply to $64,751, down 41.1 percent over the past twelve months, with a high-confidence sell signal reflecting sustained downward pressure in the market.
Recent transaction volume remains thin at eight sales tracked over the last year, limiting price discovery and making individual deals harder to benchmark. The broader history shows twenty-one total sales on record, suggesting liquidity constraints that typically widen bid-ask spreads for both buyers and sellers.
The DMC-12 sits in the highly collectible tier on account of its 9,000-unit production run and iconic design, though moderate desirability and current price weakness point to cyclical rather than secular demand. Condition and mileage matter less here than provenance and originality; average mileage around 17,662 miles indicates most transacted examples are garage cars that have been preserved.
The outlook deteriorates substantially from current levels. Base projections estimate $22,501 by 2027—a 65 percent decline—and $16,609 by 2029, representing a 74 percent loss from today's median. These declines reflect a market reassessment of the model's investment appeal after years of hype-driven appreciation that has now reversed.
Sellers should act cautiously given the headwind; buyers attracted to the car's cultural significance rather than appreciation potential may find better entry points within the next 12 to 18 months as supply normalizes.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$64,751
- Annual appr. rate-41.1%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked23
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared23 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months12
- Sell-Through57%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$81,691
- Avg Mileage at Sale17,662 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$31,699 – US$154,000
- Total Sales Tracked21
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$51,500
Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026
9,000 mi
5-speed manual
US$77,500
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
296 mi
stainless steel · 5-speed manual
US$65,001
Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026
9,000 mi
stainless steel · 5-speed manual
US$56,000
Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026
16,000 mi
stainless steel · 5-speed manual
US$48,800
Bring a Trailer · 8 Jul 2026
5-speed manual
US$60,000
Bring a Trailer · 3 Jul 2026
25,000 mi
stainless steel · 5-speed manual
US$52,001
Bring a Trailer · 26 Jun 2026
55,000 mi
stainless steel · 5-speed manual
US$75,500
Bring a Trailer · 20 May 2026
stainless steel · 5-speed
US$31,699
Bring a Trailer · 4 May 2026
5-speed
US$72,000
Bring a Trailer · 28 Apr 2026
8,000 mi
stainless steel · 5-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.