DMC DeLorean

Daily Driver Spec: 1981 DMC DeLorean

Much has been written about the DeLorean Motor Company and one of the greatest collapses in automotive history. There was no single factor that led to the company’s demise. It was simply the victim of a perfect storm of… more»

Heavily Updated: 1981 DMC DeLorean

No article featuring a 1981 DMC DeLorean would be complete without a photo of the car with its distinctive gullwing doors in the raised position. They are one of the car’s defining characteristics, making it surprising that the seller… more»

Flux Capacitor Included: 1982 DMC DeLorean

I have been privileged to write about several examples of the DMC DeLorean, and I generally try to avoid references to the Back to the Future movie franchise. This is challenging because it is an easy association and a… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1981 DMC DeLorean

There is a critical difference between the DMC DeLorean and the Back to the Future movie franchise; At no point did the movie series threaten to send its creators bankrupt. The story of the car’s manufacturer was entirely different,… more»

Meticulously Maintained: 1981 DMC DeLorean

John DeLorean was famous for being the driving force behind many of the more desirable and potent models to emerge from General Motors during the 1960s. Unfortunately, he became infamous for founding a company bearing his name that produced… more»

Stored For 30 Years: 1981 DMC DeLorean

Some cars achieve cult or classic status from the moment the first one rolls off the line. For others, it can take years or decades to accomplish that feat. The 1981 DMC DeLorean falls into the second category. A… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1982 DMC DeLorean

If styling and appearance had been the sole consideration, the DMC DeLorean would have been a sales smash hit that would have cemented the company’s long-term financial viability. Unfortunately, bad management decisions and poor quality control tarnished the vehicle’s… more»

Only 11k Miles: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

Great Scott! This seller is offering a one-owner, 11,000-mile DeLorean from the first year of the car’s short production run. Unlike the car in the Back to the Future movies, this one is not likely to have a flux… more»

1983 DMC DeLorean With 5,400 Original Miles!

The DMC DeLorean promised so much when it first appeared. However, it is a car that represented a triumph of style over substance. It could so easily have faded into the pages of automotive history, but the “Back To… more»