$25,000
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1981 DeLorean DMC-12 – 7,144 Original Miles / 5-Speed Manual / Highly Original
**7,144 Original Miles | 5-Speed Manual | Original Stainless-Steel Body | Gray Leather Interior | Three Owners | Extensive Documentation | Clean Title**
Offered for sale is an exceptionally well-preserved **1981 DeLorean DMC-12**, showing just **7,144 original miles** and retaining an impressive degree of originality throughout.
Manufactured in **October 1981**, this DMC-12 has had only **three owners from new** and was originally purchased in California. With its…
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 – 7,144 Original Miles / 5-Speed Manual / Highly Original
**7,144 Original Miles | 5-Speed Manual | Original Stainless-Steel Body | Gray Leather Interior | Three Owners | Extensive Documentation | Clean Title**
Offered for sale is an exceptionally well-preserved **1981 DeLorean DMC-12**, showing just **7,144 original miles** and retaining an impressive degree of originality throughout.
Manufactured in **October 1981**, this DMC-12 has had only **three owners from new** and was originally purchased in California. With its iconic brushed stainless-steel body, gullwing doors, rear-mounted V6, and desirable **5-speed manual transmission**, this is a standout example of one of the most recognizable collector cars ever produced.
### Vehicle Details
**Year:** 1981
**Make:** DeLorean
**Model:** DMC-12
**VIN:** SCEDT26T2BD005773
**Mileage:** 7,144 Original Miles
**Engine:** 2.8L V6
**Transmission:** 5-Speed Manual
**Exterior:** Stainless Steel / Silver
**Interior:** Gray Leather
**Title:** Clean
**Owners:** Three from New
**Build Date:** October 1981
### Highly Original & Well Preserved
The condition of this DeLorean reflects careful long-term ownership and proper storage.
The stainless-steel body retains its **correct original finish**, with the panels presenting extremely well and showing no reported history of body or accident damage. The body panels are straight, clean, and free from noticeable ripples or dents.
The car has clearly benefited from being **garage kept and carefully maintained throughout its life**, resulting in an unusually original appearance for a vehicle of this age.
The glass, weather seals, and exterior trim are also in very nice condition, with no evident leaks.
### Original Gray Leather Interior
Inside, the cabin remains remarkably well preserved and retains its **original gray leather interior**.
The seats, door panels, dashboard, center console, and carpeting all present very well, with minimal signs of age. The interior has avoided the type of sun fading, moisture damage, staining, or deterioration often found in unrestored examples.
Interior equipment includes:
* Original gray leather seating
* Speedometer and tachometer
* Fuel gauge
* Ammeter
* Oil-pressure gauge
* Water-temperature gauge
* Factory-style radio
* Power windows
* Power door locks
The electric windows operate properly, and the window motors have been replaced with updated units while retaining the factory-style installation.
The famous **gullwing doors operate correctly**, as do the door locks.
### Exceptional Trunk & Underside
The front trunk area presents in remarkably original condition.
The trunk carpeting is extremely well preserved, and the **spare tire, wheel, and trunk accessories remain present and properly stored**.
The underside is equally impressive and is consistent with a very low-mileage, well-preserved car. Numerous original factory markings remain visible, adding to the authenticity and collector appeal of this example.
### Original 2.8L V6 & 5-Speed Manual
The DeLorean retains its **original 2.8-liter V6 engine**, with identifying numbers and codes matching the car.
It is paired with the desirable **5-speed manual transmission**, one of the key specifications enthusiasts look for in a DMC-12.
The engine starts easily, runs smoothly, accelerates properly, and the manual gearbox shifts as it should. The car is described as running and driving with no known mechanical issues.
### Recent Mechanical Service
A substantial amount of mechanical servicing has been completed to ensure the car is ready to drive and enjoy.
Recent work includes:
* Engine oil and fluid service
* Transmission fluid service
* Differential fluid service
* Cooling-system flush
* Replacement belts
* New battery
* Fuel-system cleaning and updates
* Injector service
* Brake system rebuild
* Replacement brake hoses
* General tune-up and inspection
The engine compartment remains highly original in appearance, with the components and layout presenting very well for the car’s age.
### Wheels & Tires
The car rides on its original-style aluminum wheels, which remain in excellent condition with minimal visible wear or storage marks.
It is fitted with **Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires** in the correct size and style, with very little wear evident.
### Documentation
One of the strongest aspects of this DeLorean is the amount of documentation that accompanies it.
Included are:
* Original window sticker
* DeLorean Motor Company warranty documentation
* Original owner’s manual
* Previous titles
* Previous registration documents
* Period DeLorean advertisements
* Additional historical paperwork
This documentation helps support the car’s history, ownership, and originality.
### Overall
This **1981 DeLorean DMC-12** represents an excellent opportunity to acquire an unusually original, low-mileage example of an iconic collector automobile.
With only **7,144 original miles, three-owner history, matching original engine, 5-speed manual transmission, original stainless-steel body, beautifully preserved gray leather interior, extensive documentation, and substantial recent mechanical servicing**, it checks many of the boxes collectors look for in a quality DeLorean.
The car runs and drives properly and is ready to be **shown, driven, collected, and enjoyed**.
**7,144 Original Miles. 5-Speed Manual. Original Stainless-Steel Finish. Matching Original Engine. Three Owners. Extensive Documentation. Clean Title.**
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