DMC Delorean 2.85 LTR V6 1981
General description :
Mileage : 31099
Interior Color : black
Exterior Color : SILVER
VIN : SCEDT26T4BD002230
Transmission Description : 3 SPD AUTOMATIC Automatic
Doors : 2
Description : Gateway Classic Cars of Nashville is proud to digitally present this sweet little 1981 DeLorean DMC-12. This DeLorean for sale is a great example of the 1980's. In a decade where big hair and hair bands reigned supreme and the fashion palate was Bright and flashy, a somewhat young auto executive decided he knew how to make a car better than anyone else. So, he took his ideas of a futuristic stainless steel, mid-engine car to Northern Ireland where for less than 3 years approximately 9,000 of these ultra-rare cars were built. Now even for the '80's this car was over the top! Every young urban professional, or yuppy as they were called then, lusted for one. The popularity was so great that the car was featured in the Michael J. Fox hit movie Back to the future where the car had the ability to travel through time. Well this 1981 DMC-12 for sale has all the right equipment but was ordered without the Flux Capacitor and the Mr. Fusion saving a lot of weight and who really wants to travel back in time? This incredible '81 DeLorean for sale has been in the same hands for many years, tucked in a garage and covered, well takin care of and lightly used this special car has only 31,099 miles logged on the odometer. This original numbers 1981 DeLorean for sale has the original 2.849 Liter V6 engine connected to the 3-spd automatic transmission, and it runs like the wind. When you lift the iconic gull wing door you will notice that this car has all the right options like A/C and an updated audio system. This includes all new speakers, subwoofer and an amplifier to really get the sound booming! other goodies are leather interior and power windows. So if you have always wanted one of these stainless steel beauties do not sleep on this one, if possible it will be hard to find a better one, just keep it below 88MPH! Options for this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 include: A/C, AM/FM cassette player, Telescopic steering wheel, Power windows and Leather interior. For more information call our Nashville showroom at 615-213-1800 or email us at nashville@gatewayclassiccars.com
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1981 DMC Delorean 2.85 LTR V6 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in La Vergne by Gateway Classic Cars for $69000.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : DMC Model : Delorean Model Version : 2.85 LTR V6 Engine size : 2.8 Model Year : 1981 Location : Nashville
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About DMC
The story of DMC, or DeLorean Motor Company, is a tale of high hopes, futuristic visions, and ultimately, a heartbreaking tragedy that brought it all to an end.In the early 1980s, John Z. DeLorean, a former executive at General Motors, set out to create the car of the future. He founded the DeLorean Motor Company, and the iconic DMC-12, with its stainless steel body and distinctive gull-wing doors, became his vision for a revolutionary sports car.
The DMC-12 was like something out of a science fiction movie, and its striking design turned heads wherever it went. It was the sports car for the future, a dream for enthusiasts. But as we all know, dreams sometimes come crashing down.
DeLorean's vision was bold, and his ambition was even bolder. He aimed to build the cars in Northern Ireland, providing jobs and boosting the local economy. But the project faced numerous challenges, including financial troubles, production delays, and a global recession.
And then, the tragedy struck. John DeLorean was arrested on charges of drug trafficking, a scandal that would forever tarnish his name and the reputation of his company. While he was eventually acquitted, the damage had been done.
The DeLorean Motor Company struggled to recover from the blow to its image, and in 1983, it filed for bankruptcy. The DMC-12, the shining star of the company, would never reach its full potential. Production was halted, and the remaining unsold cars gathered dust in warehouses.
But here's the twist in the story: the DMC-12 found a second life in a little film called "Back to the Future." The time-traveling DeLorean, with its gull-wing doors and iconic appearance, became a pop culture legend, perhaps even more famous than the car itself.
Today, the DeLorean DMC-12 remains a symbol of unfulfilled potential, a reminder that even the most futuristic dreams can be derailed by the harsh realities of the world. The bright future that was envisioned for DMC may have never come to pass, but its place in history is secure, a testament to the enduring power of dreams and the unpredictable twists of fate.