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DeLorean DMC-12

1981–1983

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DeLorean DMC-12
SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

$100,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-20.2%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 20.2% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.

MSRP

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Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$62,569

-37%

5-Year Forecast

$54,228

-46%

Estimates pool 31 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

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Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    −$19,393-19%

    17 with · 3 without · low confidence

  • Built ≤ 1981

    −$3,678-4%

    20 with · 11 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 has declined sharply in the Australian market, with the median price falling to AUD $100,000 from roughly AUD $125,000 a year ago, representing a 20.2 percent year-over-year loss. The sell signal is reinforced by an absence of recorded sales activity over the past twelve months, which limits visibility into actual transaction momentum but suggests very thin deal flow.

The DMC-12's collectibility ranking of 7 reflects its cultural significance and finite 9,000-unit production run, yet current desirability in this market registers as low, and the illiquid classification underscores how few buyers are actively bidding. No active listings were recorded at the time of analysis, adding to the friction for anyone seeking to exit a position quickly.

The base-case projection points to considerably deeper losses ahead: prices are expected to reach approximately AUD $62,569 within three years (down 37.4 percent from current levels) and AUD $54,228 within five years (down 45.8 percent). These forecasts reflect the combination of zero recent transaction data, subdued contemporary demand, and structural headwinds in the classic car market for this particular model.

For prospective sellers, the combination of depreciating momentum, zero sales in the past year, and sharply downward price guidance suggests limited advantage to holding. Prospective buyers encountering asking prices near the current median should factor in the high probability of further erosion before stabilization.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$100,000
  • Annual appr. rate-20.2%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked37
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared37 (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)$910
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$8,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price—
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range—
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Common questions

What is a DeLorean DMC-12 worth in 2026?

The current Australia market median is $100,000, based on 31 verified auction sales.

Is the DeLorean DMC-12 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its Australia median moved -20.2%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many DeLorean DMC-12s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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