1981 DeLorean DMC-12

How much does a DeLorean DMC-12 cost?

A 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 cost $25,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 31 have sold publicly at a median of $61,985. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $60,800. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $41,000 to $75,050, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $60,800, up 14.8% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 31 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a DeLorean DMC-12 a good investment?

It has appreciated 143% against its $25,000 list price. Values are up 14.8% over the past 12 months. Only 9,080 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $8,100 to $243,000, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a DeLorean DMC-12 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

• $30,000Aug 31, 2026Unfinished stainless steel · 63,000 mi
• $57,925Aug 28, 2026Unfinished stainless steel · 31,000 mi
• $76,000Aug 20, 2026silver · 35,878 mi