DeLorean DMC-12
1981–1983
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

Based on 2 verified auction results
£49,254
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.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
7/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£30,817
-37%
5-Year Forecast
£26,709
-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
41
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
−£9,552-19%17 with · 3 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 1981
−£1,812-4%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 in the UK market is trading at a median of £49,254, down 20.2% over the past twelve months on a sample of just two transactions. This steep recent decline has triggered a sell signal, reflecting broader weakness that extends well beyond the immediate trading period.
With only two recorded sales in the past year, the UK market for DMC-12s is effectively illiquid, making price discovery difficult and negotiation outcomes highly dependent on individual buyer motivation. The absence of active listings underscores how thin trading volumes have become in this segment.
Production of 9,000 units worldwide positions the DMC-12 as relatively common within the classic car universe, which constrains appreciation potential despite its iconic design and cultural significance. The model carries a collectibility score of 7 and is classified as appreciating classic, yet moderate desirability suggests the novelty factor alone is insufficient to drive sustained demand.
The three-year projection base estimate of £30,817 represents a further 37.4% decline from current levels, with the five-year outlook reaching £26,709 or a cumulative loss of 45.8%. These forecasts assume continued depreciation momentum absent a meaningful shift in collector sentiment or scarcity perception.
Current market conditions favor sellers moving quickly rather than holding for recovery. The combination of illiquid trading, small sample sizes, and downward price momentum suggests this cycle is unlikely to reverse without external catalyst or extended market consolidation.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£49,254
- 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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,350
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
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
Common questions
What is a DeLorean DMC-12 worth in 2026?
The current United Kingdom market median is £49,254, based on 31 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £45,000 to £70,000.
Is the DeLorean DMC-12 going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom 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.