how much is a 1981 delorean dmc-12 worth?

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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](https://classic.com/m/delorean/dmc-12/automatic/)** for current listings and recent sales data.

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