1981 DeLorean
1981 DeLorean sold for a median of $55,000 over the last 12 months, based on 31 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $47,900 and $65,000. 38 currently for sale.
1981 DeLorean against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | $56k | $47k–$67k | 84 | 39 |
| 1982 | $62k | $53k–$78k | 32 | 2 |
| 1983 | $60k | $51k–$69k | 19 | 4 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1981 DeLorean auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Project Sep 28, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $39,500 | 5,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed Sep 25, 2026, Hagerty | $44,000 | 24,000 | Hagerty |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Sep 15, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $55,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed Aug 31, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $30,000 | 63,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed Aug 28, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $57,925 | 31,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Aug 20, 2026, Car & Classic | $101,728 | 35,878 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Aug 14, 2026, Mecum | $66,000 | 12,404 | Mecum |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Aug 10, 2026, Cars & Bids | $47,000 | 48,700 | Cars & Bids |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Aug 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $51,500 | 9,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed Jul 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $56,000 | 16,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Jul 8, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $48,800 | 42,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Jun 30, 2026, Car & Classic | $57,557 | 28,941 | Car & Classic |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Jun 30, 2026, Hagerty | $43,000 | 51,700 | Hagerty |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed Jun 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $52,001 | 55,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Jun 17, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $50,500 | 23,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
435 1981 DeLorean vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 38 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1981 DeLorean cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1981 DeLorean sold for a median of $55,000 across 31 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $47,900 and $65,000. There are 38 currently for sale.
How many 1981 DeLorean listings are for sale right now?
There are 38 1981 DeLorean listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.