DeLorean DMC-12
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 188 public sales of the DeLorean DMC-12. The records run from February 2018 to September 2026. In the past 12 months, 32 sold at a median of $56,963. The Shifty Estimate runs from $53,200 for the DMC-12 to $63,000 for the DMC-12.
Versions
About the DeLorean DMC-12
- Built
- 1981 to 1983
- Versions
- 2
- Body styles
- Coupe
- Engine
- V6, 2.85L
- Power
- 130 hp
- 0 to 60
- 10.5 s
- Top speed
- 110 mph
- Designer
- Giorgetto Giugiaro
The DeLorean DMC-12 was built from 1981 to 1983.
The DMC-12, the most traded version: The DMC-12 stands as automotive history's most famous commercial failure turned cultural icon. John DeLorean's ambitious venture produced just 9,080 examples between 1981-1983, each featuring Giugiaro's striking wedge design wrapped in brushed stainless steel bodywork and iconic gullwing doors. The rear-mounted PRV V6 delivered a modest 130 horsepower, making the DMC-12 more about presence than performance. Built in Northern Ireland with quality control issues that plagued early production, the company collapsed amid DeLorean's legal troubles. Then came 'Back to the Future' in 1985, transforming this flawed sports car into a pop culture phenomenon. Today, survivors command strong collector interest, with low-mileage examples reaching six figures. The combination of distinctive design, fascinating backstory, and movie fame ensures the DMC-12's place in automotive lore, making it one of the most recognizable cars ever built despite its brief production run.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a DeLorean DMC-12 cost?
In the past 12 months, 32 sold at a median of $56,963. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $47,000 and $65,001. The Shifty Estimate runs from $53,200 to $63,000, depending on version.
What is a DeLorean DMC-12 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. DMC-12: $63,000. DMC-12: $53,200.
What is the cheapest DMC-12 to buy?
The DMC-12 has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $53,200. In the past 12 months, 28 sold at a median of $56,713.
Which DMC-12 is worth the most?
The DMC-12 has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $63,000. In the past 12 months, 4 sold at a median of $58,000.
How many DeLorean DMC-12s have sold?
Shifty has recorded 188 public sales since February 2018. 32 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $47,000 on Sep 30, 2026.
Which DMC-12 sells most often?
The DMC-12 trades most often, with 171 recorded sales. 28 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do DeLorean DMC-12s sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 16 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Car & Classic (1), Cars & Bids (1), Hagerty Marketplace (1) and Mecum Auctions (1).
How many miles do DeLorean DMC-12s have when they sell?
Across the last 19 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 24,000 miles. The lowest showed 994 miles and the highest 63,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's DeLorean DMC-12 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the DeLorean DMC-12. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.