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1983 DeLorean DMC‑12 – Investment‑Grade, 2.85L PRV V6, 3‑Speed Automatic

🔑 Key Details

• Model: DMC‑12
• Year: 1983
• Condition: Used
• Mileage: 12,000 (description notes an ultra‑low 1,634 original miles on this example)
• No. of Owners: 2
• Color: Stainless Steel (unpainted)
• Interior: Grey leather
• Engine Size: 2.85L Peugeot‑Renault‑Volvo (PRV) V6
• Fuel Type: Gasoline
• Transmission: 3‑Speed Automatic
• Drive: Rear‑Wheel Drive
• Seller Type: Personal

🧰 Description Overview

The 1983 DeLorean DMC‑12 remains one of the most recognizable sports cars of the 1980s, celebrated for its brushed stainless‑steel bodywork, gull‑wing doors, and timeless wedge profile. This particular example is an investment‑grade car, finished in unpainted stainless steel over grey leather and powered by the rear‑mounted 2.85‑liter PRV V6 paired with a 3‑speed automatic transmission. With extremely low original mileage and excellent originality, it stands as a strong testament to John DeLorean’s ambitious vision.

As a rare final‑year 1983 model, this DMC‑12 sits among the later production cars whose VIN histories reflect the complex final chapter of DeLorean Motor Company. Many 1982‑build cars received revised VINs for 1983 sale, and late‑run cars were completed from partially assembled chassis by a subsequent company using stored parts and reissued VIN sequences. These later‑year cars are identifiable by certain details such as glued‑on dash VIN plates and original VIN markings behind the headliners.

One of roughly 8,500 DMC‑12s built for the American market between 1981 and 1983, this DeLorean retains its hallmark features: gull‑wing doors, fiberglass body structure with steel backbone chassis, and brushed stainless‑steel body panels. Its silhouette became iconic worldwide via its starring role in the “Back to the Future” films, where the DMC‑12 was reimagined as a time machine.

Described as a true survivor and a very original example, this car still wears its factory‑style stainless exterior and grey leather interior, and it reportedly retains its original Goodyear NCT tires and original radio. The optional automatic transmission and standard air conditioning (which blows cold) add ease of use and comfort. A recent service ensures that the PRV V6 and driveline run strong, preserving the DeLorean’s unique driving feel—more about theater, presence, and period character than outright modern performance.

With its extremely low mileage, originality, and late‑production status, this 1983 DMC‑12 represents an excellent opportunity for collectors seeking a high‑quality, largely untouched example of one of the most culturally significant cars of the 1980s. It remains a standout attraction at shows, parades, and museums, and examples in this condition are poised to continue intriguing enthusiasts and future generations alike.

⚙️ Features & Highlights

• 1983 DeLorean DMC‑12 – rare final‑year production
• Stainless Steel (unpainted) exterior
• Grey leather interior
• Rear‑mounted 2.85L PRV V6 engine
• 3‑speed automatic transmission
• Rear‑wheel drive
• Extremely low‑mile, highly original example (description notes ~1,634 original miles)
• Original Goodyear NCT tires (per description)
• Original radio retained
• Standard air conditioning, reported to blow cold
• Iconic gull‑wing doors
• Fiberglass understructure with steel backbone chassis
• Brushed stainless‑steel body panels
• One of ~8,500 DMC‑12s produced for the U.S. market (1981–1983)
• True “survivor” example with recent servicing and strong running condition
• Culturally significant model made famous by the Back to the Future franchise

🏁 Summary

A rare, late‑production 1983 DeLorean DMC‑12 in stainless over grey leather, powered by the 2.85L PRV V6 and 3‑speed automatic. With ultra‑low original mileage, strong originality, and recent servicing, this investment‑grade survivor offers an ideal blend of collectibility, period‑correct driving character, and the enduring, iconic presence that has made the DMC‑12 a staple of 1980s automotive history.