Lot 6469: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

Based on our Classic.com market data, a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 in automatic transmission configuration typically ranges from about $32,450 to $178,088, with an average selling price around $62,318.

For this specific listing at $59,900, you’re looking at a price that’s right in line with current market expectations for an original & highly original automatic DMC-12 with ~48k miles.

What the comparables tell us:

• Recent sales of similar automatic DMC-12s with comparable mileage (around 50k miles) have sold in the $47k–$50k range
• Lower-mileage examples (under 20k miles) are commanding $62k–$68k
• The most recent sale in this market was $72,000

Is this a fair price? The $59,900 asking price is reasonable for an original-condition car, especially considering originality is a huge factor with DeLoreans. It’s slightly below the automatic transmission market average and sits comfortably within the comparable sales range. Given the car’s “Original & Highly Original” conservation status, this price reflects a premium for a well-preserved example versus potentially rougher project cars at the bottom of the market.

Want to see how this compares to others? Check out the DeLorean DMC-12 Automatic market page for current listings and recent sales data.

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