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DeLorean DMC-12

1981–1983

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  • 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

DeLorean DMC-12

Based on 21 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 20
  • US$51,500

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$77,500

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$65,001

    Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026

  • US$56,000

    Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026

  • US$48,800

    Bring a Trailer · 8 Jul 2026

  • US$60,000

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Jul 2026

  • US$52,001

    Bring a Trailer · 26 Jun 2026

  • US$75,500

    Bring a Trailer · 20 May 2026

  • US$31,699

    Bring a Trailer · 4 May 2026

  • US$72,000

    Bring a Trailer · 28 Apr 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.