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- 1981 DeLorean DMC 12
1981 DeLorean DMC 12
Lot Number: 794
1981 DeLorean DMC 12
'Great Scott'. Slide yourself back into 1985 and re-live those heady times.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- Sold for: £30,375
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 30th September, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Red -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
TBA -
ODOMETER READING
38296 Miles
SALE ROOM NOTICE
Please note this lot is offered with a NOVA. All taxes are paid, and the new owner will need to apply for the UK registration.
SUMMARY
'Great Scott'. Slide yourself back into 1985 and re-live those heady times.
DESCRIPTION
- A lovely example of these ground-breaking, innovative, Anglo-American sports cars
- Designed by the talented Giorgetto Giugiaro of Ital Design and built on a chassis engineered by Lotus with a 130bhp, 2.9-litre V6 engine sourced from Peugeot-Renault-Volvo
- Confirmed as one of the 9,200 UK-built cars and dealer-finished in red. (No cars were ever painted by the factory)
- Around £8,000 has been invested over the last two years bringing this car up to standard including the usual gas struts, rubber seals, brake callipers, new fuel tank and tyres
- Showing 38,296 miles believed to be correct but not warranted
- The car now runs and drives really well, and looks fabulous in red
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 794
- Make
- DELOREAN
- Model
- DMC-12
- Variant
- Coupe
- Registration Number
- TBA
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- SCEDT26TOBD005514
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACTSCORE:
99 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
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Chrome:
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Remarks
Crack on windscreen on lower passenger side
Interior
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Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 1st October between 10am and 3pm and Monday 2nd October between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 2nd therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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