Hearing the term “car crazy” can bring several different ideas to mind, everything from a passionate interest in a particular make or model of vehicle to hoarding to flipping. But when it comes to 84 years young Gary Kuchar,… more»
DeLorean
Sep 19, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One Family Owned: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
This rear engine 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is reported to have traveled only 12,900 miles since new. It is located in Riverbank, California, and appears to be a rust-free, well-maintained car. There are two days remaining in the auction here… more»
Jun 3, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Only One in USA: 1981 DeLorean Legend Twin Turbo
The tale of woe that is the DeLorean story is well known and does not need repeating on these pages. Despite his shortcomings, John DeLorean did have a vision for this car that seemingly foretold long-term success. The incredible… more»
Apr 14, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Ah, the DeLorean Motor Company. Where to start? If you wrote a movie script revolving around a fictitious fledgling car company headed by a charismatic individual trying to create an exclusive sports car that was hurriedly designed, horribly engineered,… more»
Jan 29, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Dealer Painted Example: 1982 DeLorean DMC-12
When it comes to DeLoreans, there’s not a lot of variation in the basic recipe. You have your stainless steel, gullwing doors, and aside from the choice between a manual or an automatic transmission, there’s not much that sets… more»
Dec 10, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Flux Capacitor Included! 1981 DMC DeLorean
Whenever a DeLorean appears on our desks here at Barn Finds, there is an overwhelming desire to make references to the “Back To The Future” movie franchise. Although the temptation is sometimes too great to resist, our writers tend… more»
Nov 10, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Exotic Project Car: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
It’s rare to find a DeLorean DMC-12 in project-grade condition, especially with the preferred manual transmission. This example was previously painted red and has been stripped back down to its original finish. The seller’s listing is good for a… more»
Sep 21, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
21,000 Original Miles: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
This low mileage 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is selling at no reserve in a quick five-day auction, and it presents quite well. Given it has just 21,000 original miles, you would certainly expect a car to look this good, but… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Owner 1983 DeLorean DMC-12
John DeLorean was a rockstar. He spent a lot of time at GM and designed the Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Vega, and various mechanical bits for GM and Packard. He married a model, and we can’t talk… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
3,161 Genuine Miles! 1981 DMC DeLorean
You have to wonder whether the DMC DeLorean would have generated as much interest today if it had been a massive sales success. The fact that it was a disaster on so many levels has seen the car find… more»
Jul 29, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 With Only 26k Miles!
The DeLorean DMC-12 needs no introduction here, and this one is yet another low mileage example equipped with the preferred manual transmission. Mileage is indicated as being a low 26,100, which definitely puts in into the upper tier of… more»
Jul 17, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Painted Stainless: 1982 DMC DeLorean
Any automotive engineer worth their salt will be able to explain the importance of a proper development program before any new model is released onto the market. Unfortunately, it seems that DeLorean didn’t receive that memo, and as a… more»
Jun 18, 2021 • Stories • 24 Comments
DeLorean Fire: Flux Capacitator Most Likely Culprit
While looking through my Facebook feed this morning, a crispy DeLorean caught my eye. It was posted on the Caldwell Idaho Fire Department’s page and after reading the text, I had to make sure today wasn’t April Fools. After… more»
Jun 17, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
11K Mile Storage Unit Find: 1981 DeLorean DMC12
“If you don’t like the price, go buy a different one.” That’s the advice from the seller of a claimed 11,000 mile DeLorean DMC-12 that was supposedly restored years ago before being put into storage. The story is vague… more»
May 31, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
19k Mile: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is an early production car that has traveled only 19,364 miles since new. It has been owned by the seller since 2010 and is equipped with the popular 5 speed manual transmission. The car is… more»
Feb 18, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Given A Swirly? 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
It seems strange to purposefully scratch up a stainless steel finish, but that’s just what one owner did to his DeLorean DMC-12 way back when. Of course, there was a good reason for this, as the owner had previously… more»
