1983 DeLorean DMC-12 for sale by owner - Canoga Park, CA - craigslist (2024)

I’m sure you’re already familiar with the iconic DeLorean from the movie Back To The Future. These stainless-steel gullwing sports cars were manufactured in Northern Ireland from 1980-1982, and were sold as 1981-1983 models. They are now one of the most highly sought-after collector automobiles worldwide. A recent July 27, 2024 article in the Los Angeles Times about John DeLorean stated “…pristine ones [DeLorean’s] can fetch six figures.”

NOTE: A 1983 DELOREAN SOLD TODAY, 10/9/2024, FOR $151,099!

This exceptional time capsule 1,543 Mile “Collector and Museum Quality” 1983 DeLorean has been in my private collection stored in a climate-controlled garage for the past 4 ½ years. An extremely low mile 1983 DeLorean, this example is as good as it gets! It has the preferred 5-spd manual transmission and black interior. Unlike many others on the market, there have been no modifications made to this DeLorean, with the exception of an easily removable battery shut off on the battery terminal.

All necessary maintenance has been performed. Unlike the earlier 1981 and 1982 models that were plagued with quality control and electrical issues that were sorted out by the 1983 production, only minimal servicing was required to bring this example back to as new mechanical condition. That included installation of a new battery, cleaning of the fuel tank, new DeLorean fuel pump and fuel filter assembly, six new fuel injectors, replacement of the original rubber fuel lines with black steel-braided lines (the perfect originals are included), and the rebuilding by DMC of the Bosch fuel distributor. Also, new spark plugs, distributor, trunk support struts and the lambda sensor were installed. The cooling system was flushed and an oil change performed using a DMC filter. The brake system was flushed, new front & rear brake hoses installed, and the brake calipers rebuilt. The were no issues requiring the above work other than making sure that this DeLorean was 100% safe to drive and perform as new! With the exception of the battery, all replacement components were sourced directly from DMC, and all original components are included with the vehicle.

This best production year example has the preferred black interior and 5-speed manual transmission, and is powered by its original 2.85-liter fuel-injected V6 engine. Replacement parts are readily available and the stainless-steel body will never rust.
This 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 was sold new on July 11, 1984, to an older couple living in Sandy, Utah. It was for the wife to drive on weekends, was always garaged, babied, exceptionally well maintained, and driven very sparingly through December 1991 when the lady could no longer drive a clutch vehicle after injury to her left leg. Thereafter, it was properly stored, having been driven a total of only 1,528 miles. After the wife passed away around 2000, the husband wanted to keep the car as a time capsule (no pun intended). To him it was worth the most exactly as it was when his wife was still alive. He enjoyed just sitting in a chair in the garage and looking at it. He retained ownership of the car for 35 years until December, 2019.

The exterior of this DeLorean is nothing short of stunning with its beautiful brushed stainless-steel body, gullwing doors, as new factory turbine-style aluminum wheels, and OEM correct Goodyear NCT-HR60 tires.
The original black leather interior, including the seats, dash, instruments, light gray carpeting, etc., all look brand new. It retains all the original factory parts, including the steering wheel, the original AM/FM cassette deck, floor mats, air conditioning, speedometer, tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline, as well as gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, etc. The odometer now shows just 1,543 miles, and that is the true actual miles this DeLorean has been driven since new.
The all original trunk is pristine. It contains as-new carpeting, the original factory tool kit, stored in the front compartment, an original perfect spare wheel and tire, jack, an extra set of new (still plastic-wrapped) factory floor mats, the original DMC fitted car cover and an as-new unused black vinyl DMC front bug/stone guard.

During the past few years, this DeLorean was meticulously mechanically refreshed, including installation of a new battery, cleaning of the fuel tank, new DeLorean fuel pump and fuel filter assembly, six new fuel injectors, replacement of the original rubber fuel lines with black steel-braided lines (the perfect originals are included), and the rebuilding by DMC of the Bosch fuel distributor. New spark plugs, distributor, trunk support struts and lambda sensor were also installed. The cooling system was flushed and an oil change performed using a DMC filter. The brake system was gone through, that included the flushing of the brake lines, new front & rear brake hoses, and rebuilding of the brake calipers. With the exception of the battery, all replacement components were sourced directly from DMC, and all original components are included with the vehicle.

This final-year DMC-12 is offered with all documentation from new, that includes the window sticker, original purchase documents including the finance statement, registration paperwork, additional miscellaneous documents dating back to 1984 when sold new, manufacturer’s literature, etc. Also included are DeLorean service books, DeLorean magazines, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The photos shown in the gallery, were taken just as the car came out of my garage, before any cleaning which has now been performed.

The bottom line is that this is a perfectly preserved, well documented original 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 with only 1,543 miles. The opportunity to acquire a vehicle of this caliber is rare indeed, and will surely surpass any buyer’s expectations. This DeLorean is worthy of being in any enthusiast’s collection or museum!

Additional photos available upon request.

A video of this DeLorean is viewable on youtube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkCPADBfrms
and
https://www.youtube.com/@HeavyMetalHorizons

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