3,000-Mile 1982 DeLorean DMC-12

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Conceived by ex-General Motors executive John Z. DeLorean, engineered in part by Lotus, and styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the DeLorean DMC-12 had the makings of a truly exotic sports car when it first appeared as a prototype in 1976. And while its proposed mid-mounted Wankel rotary engine and full Elastic Reservoir Molding chassis hadn’t materialized when production DMC-12s began rolling off the assembly line in Northern Ireland in 1981, Giugiaro’s wedge-shaped sculpture finished in novel stainless steel looked decades into the future. Early reviews of DeLorean’s creation were positive, with Car and Driver praising the DMC-12's handling, comfortable interior, and well-behaved V6 engine, adding, “Most important, the DeLorean passes the critical enthusiast's test: it's fun to drive.” It quickly became the car to own and be seen with, with such luminaries as Sammy Davis Jr., Kenny Rogers, and Patrick Swayze all owning one. An estimated 8,975 DMC-12s were produced before Delorean infamously went bankrupt in a flash of controversy and legal troubles, making them exclusive collector's items today.   

Highlights  

• Offered with just 3,232 miles, believed to be original 

• Service records showing over $30,000 in work performed since December 2017  

• Counter-balanced gullwing doors  

• Brushed stainless steel exterior over a gray leather interior 

• Fully-synchronized five-speed manual transmission  

• 2.85-liter V6 engine rated at 130 horsepower  

• 14 inch front, 15 inch rear, gray-finished turbine-style cast light alloy wheels 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

 Features  

• Quad halogen headlights  

• Semi-rigid bumpers  

• Protective side molding  

• Power windows  

• Tilting, telescoping steering column  

• Full instrumentation  

• Electronic tachometer  

• Dual electric remote side view mirrors  

• Centralized door locking  

• Fully adjustable seats  

• AM/FM stereo cassette radio with Dolby noise reduction system  

• Double weather seals  

• Variable speed wiper/washer  

• Storage space behind seats  

• Locking gas cap  

• Aftermarket battery disconnection switch  

• Tinted windows  

• Interior hood and engine compartment release  

• Engine/luggage compartment lights  

• Rack-and-pinion steering  

• Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection  

• Four-wheel disc brakes  

• Four-wheel independent suspension 

Known Imperfections  

This 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 is presented as a well-kept original example and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections. 

Included  

• Owner’s handbook  

• Vehicle maintenance packet  

• Dealer List packet 

• Emission Warranties packet 

• Consumer Information packet  

• 1982 Insurance identification card 

• 1982 Temporary Initial Registration card  

Ownership History

Manufactured December 1981, the clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 first returns information in 2018 locating it in Florida. In 2019 with 2,872 miles it was sold to a new owner in New Jersey before being acquired by the consignor based in Los Angeles, California.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Blake Wingrove Phone: 616.822.8589 email: bwingrove@hagerty.com