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DeLorean DMC-12

1981–1983

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  • Lowest price

    £45,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £57,500

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    £70,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

DeLorean DMC-12

Based on 2 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

£56,343

Market value · recent verified sales

-18.4%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

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

Median sold price down 18.4% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£36,843

-35%

5-Year Forecast

£32,346

-43%

Estimates pool 25 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    £8,665-15%

    14 with · 3 without · low confidence

  • Built ≤ 1981

    +£3,977+7%

    16 with · 9 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 is trading at a median of £56,343 in the UK market, down 18.4 percent over the past twelve months on the back of a clear depreciation signal.

Only two transactions have been tracked in the twelve-month period, reflecting the severe illiquidity that defines this segment. The absence of active listings compounds the challenge for potential sellers seeking to move inventory at pace.

Despite its highly collectible status and production run of just 9,000 units, the DMC-12 is classified as depreciating rather than appreciating. The moderate desirability rating suggests that novelty and cinema associations alone are insufficient to sustain valuation in the current market cycle.

The three-year base projection stands at £36,843, implying a further 34.6 percent decline from current levels. The five-year outlook deteriorates further to £32,346, representing cumulative depreciation of 42.6 percent from today.

For current holders, the momentum is clearly negative and the confidence in these projections is high. Sellers should anticipate extended holding periods given illiquidity, while buyers evaluating entry should factor in the downward trajectory before committing capital.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£56,343
  • Annual appr. rate-18.4%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked25
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared25 (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)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£57,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£45,000 – £70,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • £70,000

    Collecting Cars · 17 Sept 2025

  • £45,000

    Collecting Cars · 3 Aug 2025

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