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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Hershey event, 4 - 5 October 2023. rnOffered Without Reserve | $60,000 - $70,000 USD rnrnFrom a prominent, climate-controlled collectionrnEquipped with the desirable five-speed manual transmissionrnJust 10,484 miles showing on the odometer at cataloguing timernEarly example with front gas-hatchrnAccompanied by owner's handbook, a collection of articles, invoices, and the window stickerrn rnrnStarting in 1956, John Z. DeLorean quickly rose through the ranks at General Motors, becoming the youngest head of a division, Pontiac, at age 40 and eventually reaching the level of vice president. However, his flashy lifestyle clashed with GM's conservative corporate culture. Realizing the presidency was likely out of reach, DeLorean left GM in 1973. A talented engineer and salesman, he set out to pursue his dream of building his own sports car. Enter the DeLorean Motor Company, founded in 1975.rnrnManufactured in Northern Ireland from 1981 through 1983, the DMC-12 was styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign. It features an iconic design with outer body panels of brushed stainless steel and distinctive gull-wing doors that swing upward. The rear, mid-engine chassis and suspension were largely based on the Lotus Esprit. Powered by a 2.85-liter fuel-injected V-6 engine produced by Peugeot-Renault-Volvo, it is estimated that some 9,000 examples of the DMC-12 were produced.rnrnThis DeLorean DMC-12 left the factory in April of 1981 with a Black interior and a five-speed manual transmission. According to the window sticker on file, it was then shipped to the United States to the Port of Long Beach and trucked to a dealership in Two Harbors, Minnesota.  rnrnJust 10,484 miles appeared on the odometer as of cataloguing time. In 2017, Orlando-based DeLorean specialist DMC Florida overhauled the fuel and braking systems and replaced the window regulators and switches, thereby remedying many of the known issues common to these cars. Under current ownership since 2018, this DMC-12 is accompanied by an owner's handbook, a collection of articles, invoices, and the window sticker. rnrnThe DeLorean DMC-12 enjoys a mythical status in the automotive world as one of the most iconic cars of the last century, making this low-mileage example an excellent choice for enthusiasts of later-model classics and discerning collectors seeking a 1980s automotive icon to add to their collection. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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1981 DMC DeLorean DMC-12 featuring a brushed stainless-steel finish over a black leather interior. Built from January of 1981 up until December of 1982 when the company went bankrupt, the DMC-12 was DeLorean Motor Company's first and only model. This example was refurbished and modified by DeLorean Industries of Tallmadge, Ohio in 2020, and features a turbocharged 2.85L V6, a SPEC brake kit, stainless steel suspension components, a louvered rear-window cover, and more. 

The brushed stainless-steel bodywork was designed by legendary Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro and is laid over a fiberglass underbody affixed to a steel frame chassis. The SS304 austenitic stainless steel used for the body panels resists corrosion and can be reconditioned using nonmetallic abrasives. In 2020, the urethane front and rear fascias were refinished and the stainless-steel chassis was replaced by DeLorean Industries along with the windshield. Details include gull-wing doors, rear window louvers, dual exhaust outlets, a DeLorean Industries SPEC “Bullitt” proof rock screen, and staggered 14”/15” turbine-style cast-alloy wheels. The wheels are dressed in a set of General Altimax RT43 tires installed in 2020. A small dent is noted on the driver’s side rear quarter panel, detailed images are provided in the gallery.

The cabin is upholstered in black Bridge of Weir leather with a matching dashboard, door panels, and center console. Amenities include air conditioning, a digital clock, power windows, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, intermittent windshield wipers, and an electric rear window defroster. The cabin has also been upgraded with a Pioneer CD player with USB and Bluetooth connectivity, a leather-wrapped three-spoke MOMO steering wheel, and a stainless-steel shift knob.

This DMC-12 is powered by a mid-mounted 2.85L Peugeot-Renault-Volvo (PRV) V6 rebuilt with forged internals and blueprinted by DeLorean Industries before being fitted with their SPEC T turbocharger kit. The turbo kit includes a Precision turbocharger, an air-to-water intercooler system with a Bosch ECU-controlled intercooler pump, a front-mount air-to-water heat exchanger, Turbosmart external wastegate, electronic fuel injection, a coolant overflow tank, fuel pressure regulator, and custom exhaust system. The rear wheels are driven by way of a 5-speed manual transaxle. The four-wheel independent suspension includes double wishbones up front and a multilink setup in the rear and has been upgraded with Stainless DeLorean Industries components. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted disc brakes at all four corners and has been enhanced by a SPEC brake kit with stainless steel lines. Around 200 miles have been covered since the rebuild and there are no outstanding service items at this time.

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1981 DeLorean DMC-12

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