1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Auto
QLD • Private
11
Odometer66,417km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the seller
Get ready for an extremely rare chance to own arguably the most iconic hero movie car of all time, the Delorean Time Machine from Back To The Future!
Rarely does a stock Delorean come up for sale within Australia, and even more scarcely a quality screen accurate time machine replica ready to go. With only six time machine replicas including this car documented to currently exist within the entire country, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!
Whether you're a die hard Back To The Future fan, an avid collector, or simply want to make a statement, then this is the vehicle for you. This vehicle turns more heads than even the most exotic super cars and will give you instant celebrity status wherever you go. If you don't like attention, then this isn't the vehicle for you!
This 1981 Delorean has been meticulously restored and modified inside and out with the highest quality screen accurate props from some of the best prop builders in the world to give you the full experience of what it's like to be Marty McFly and get behind the wheel of the iconic Delorean Time Machine!
A turn key vehicle ready to buy and take home today!
About the time machine conversion:
- Professionally done full interior and exterior time machine conversion
- BTTF Part I Plutonium Chamber Version (easily convertible to Part II Mr.Fusion version if you want)
- High quality screen accurate props sourced from the worlds top BTTF prop makers
- Conversion meticulously referenced from the restored screen used "A" car located at the Petersen Museum in LA
- Includes the Time Circuits, TFC Drive Switch, Plutonium Gauges and of course the all important Flux Capacitor!
- All major props link together and connect to a small computer to interact with each other to play sound effects and make lighting effects
- Digital speedomotre displays car speed via gps
Basics about the car:
- Vin: SCEDT26TXBD002927
- August 1981 build
- Automatic
- 41270 miles (66,417 km) as of posting this ad
- Stock PRV V6 Engine
- Large amount of original documentation of the history of the car
Important Delorean notes/upgrades that any new buyer should know, and which have been checked and done to this car:
- Good frame, No rust
- Roofbox checked before the conversion and in great condition with no rust (many sellers wont tell you this and are sketchy - $20,000+ repair if you have a rusted out roofbox).
- Body is in excellent condition, regained a few years ago by stainless steel expert Chris Nicholson and doors adjusted.
- No dents or major scratches
- New stainless steel fuel lines fitted
Notable known upgrades/servicing work that has been done recently or in the past few years to this car to make it exceptional:
* EU lowered Suspension
* Full DeloreanGo AC rebuild to R-134a standard (massive job)
* Interior completely removed and restored
* Kilmat installed
* Full Delorean Go stainless exhaust system (sounds super nice compared to stock)
* Rebuilt fuel distributor
* Complete LED replacement for all major lights interior and exterior
* Full stainless steel fuel lines
* New battery with cutoff switch
* Remote locking system
* New Stainless header tank.
* New front tyres.
* new front and rear brake pads
* replaced fuse block and all fuses
* new silicone hoses
* new power window motors
* Complete coolant system service flush, replaced hoses and clamps, renew coolant.
* Wheels refurbished
* New windscreen with original top tint.
* Park brake cables replaced
* Full set of seals installed.
* New Rotors and disks all round.
* New engine mounts.
* Replaced auto transition filter and gasket.
* New exhaust heat shield.
* New air filter
* New pedal covers
* New angle drive and speedo cable.
* New distributor cap, rotor button and leads.
* Most struts replaced
* New DMC Silicone Hose Kit
Located on the Gold Coast. I can assist with national shipping and am happy to ship internationally too.
Contact me for anymore questions or to organize an inspection.
Car details
øVehicle description
Coupe 2dr Auto 3sp 2.8i [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Silver
Interior colour
Grey
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.8L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
4 months/September 2026
Build date
August 1981
Compliance date
Check with seller
Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20429636
After market
Driver assistance
Camera - rear
Camera
Dash Cam
Security
Central lockingCentral locking - remote/keyless
Battery
Dual Battery System
Brakes
Front
Solid
Rear
Solid
Suspension
Type
Independent front suspensionIndependent rear suspension
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Rear
Engine Size (cc)
2849cc
Engine Size (L)
2.8L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V90
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
8.8
Engine Code
PRV V6
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
111.9kW @ 5700rpm
Torque
235Nm @ 3000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
86.7kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
3
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
51L
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Steering
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
14x6
Rear Rim Description
14x8
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4267mm
Width
1850mm
Height
1140mm
Wheelbase
2408mm
Track Front
1590mm
Track Rear
1588mm
Kerb Weight
1290kg
Other
Launch Year
1981
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1981-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Coupe
Probationary plate status +
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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Kevin is the sellerLocation
Biggera Waters, QLD 4216
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2022
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