DeLorean DMC-12
1981–1983
Lowest price
US$31,699
Since 2020
Median price
US$75,500
Since 2020 · n=23
Highest price
US$154,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
23
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 23 lots

Based on 23 verified auction results
US$64,751
Market value · recent verified sales
-41.1%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 41.1% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
7/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$22,501
-65%
5-Year Forecast
US$16,609
-74%
Market scores
53
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
−US$11,611-15%14 with · 3 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 1981
+US$5,330+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 has retreated sharply to a median of $64,751, down 41.1 percent over the past year, signaling a decisive downward correction in the market. The sell signal reflects both the magnitude and consistency of recent declines across the eight transactions tracked in the past twelve months.
The thin liquidity profile—just eight sales in the most recent year and 23 total in the dataset—underscores the challenge facing sellers in a shrinking pool of active buyers. No current listings are tracked, but the modest transaction frequency means price discovery remains difficult and negotiation leverage is limited.
The DMC-12's 9,000-unit production run and status as a highly collectible appreciating classic have historically supported its appeal, yet current desirability is rated moderate, suggesting the novelty-driven premium of earlier years has faded. Average mileage sits at 21,111 miles, relatively low for the model's age and consistent with the careful ownership typical of this cult car.
The three-year and five-year base projections paint a stark picture, forecasting declines to $22,501 (down 65.2 percent) and $16,609 (down 74.3 percent) respectively. These figures assume continued erosion of speculative demand without a meaningful shift in collector appetite or cultural reassessment of the model's legacy.
For current holders, the outlook argues for liquidation rather than patient accumulation. The combination of thin trading, depreciating momentum, and steep near-term forecasts suggests the window for exit at stable prices has materially narrowed, and further compression remains the high-confidence base case.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$64,751
- Annual appr. rate-41.1%/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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months14
- Sell-Through61%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$79,500
- Avg Mileage at Sale21,111 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$31,699 – US$154,000
- Total Sales Tracked23
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$66,000
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Stainless Steel · Automatic
US$47,000
cars-and-bids · 10 Aug 2026
48,700 mi
US$51,500
Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026
9,000 mi
5-speed manual
US$77,500
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
296 mi
stainless steel · 5-speed manual
US$65,001
Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026
9,000 mi
stainless steel · 5-speed manual
US$56,000
Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026
16,000 mi
stainless steel · 5-speed manual
US$48,800
Bring a Trailer · 8 Jul 2026
5-speed manual
US$60,000
Bring a Trailer · 3 Jul 2026
25,000 mi
stainless steel · 5-speed manual
US$52,001
Bring a Trailer · 26 Jun 2026
55,000 mi
stainless steel · 5-speed manual
US$75,500
Bring a Trailer · 20 May 2026
stainless steel · 5-speed
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.