Early into the 1981 production run, these were changed to a polished silver look, with a contrasting black center cap. The embossed logo on the center caps was painted silver to add contrast. As of early 2007, a in good to excellent condition can be had for around $20,000 to $29,000.
Engine And Transmission
The brakes are fine for public road journeys, but rapid track driving needs more thought about braking distances than a contemporary well sorted sportscar. The DMC-12 I was testing still had the original brakes, but these could be upgraded if you want a more track-ready experience. The straight-line speed is much more impressive than the original car, however.
Lap Times
Well, we’ve got one of the largest databases of sold classic car prices in the world so we thought we ought to help and put that data to good use. To be clear though, this article is not intended to be a full tour of every nook and sill of the DMC-12, rather it’s meant to act as an introductory guide and overview of the market for this model. It is here to provide you guidance on how much you should and shouldn’t be paying for one based on the 318 we’ve seen previously. Click the button below to be taken to a the price guide for this model so you can see every single sale, price trend over time and lots more.
With the engine fired up I move off, and the first sensation is how much more of an effort everything is than on a modern car. Nevertheless, my excitement is tangible as I easily get comfortable in the driver’s seat and grab the pull to close the gullwing door. Around £80million was pumped into a company that went into receivership in February 1982, just 13 months after the completion of the first car.
Lot S109: 1982 Delorean Dmc-12
It includes technical information, event listings, products, history and feature stories. A DeLorean at a car show in 2005 with OUTATYM licence plate similar to the OUTATIME license plate in Back to the Future. In 1984, Dr. Emmett Brown purchased a used DeLorean that was being sold by a Hill Valley resident named Robert, and advertised in the classifieds of the August 11, 1984 issue of Hill Valley Telegraph.
