1983 DMC DeLorean

Tony’s Take: Who doesn’t love the DeLorean DMC, immortalized in the Back the Future movie franchise? It’s an instantly recognized icon that never fails to bring a smile to passerby’s lips.

That ain’t gonna change; a new generation of movie-goers has fallen in love with plot twists and turns courtesy Marty McFly and Doc’s time-traveling chariot. The DMC is… wait for it… timeless!

There are DeLoreans and there are DeLoreans. This concourse-winning example stands apart. It’s a meticulously preserved classic with a mere 1,623 miles on the odometer. And it’s a manual!

What makes this DeLorean even more intriguing: its investment potential. Yup, this car doesn’t just offer a trip down memory lane, it’s a vehicle that offers future financial gains. Let’s go to the tape!

Stainless Steel Elegance:

The DeLorean’s iconic unfinished stainless steel exterior is a testament to Giorgetto Giugiaro’s genius. The Italian automotive designer – one of the most influential designers of the 20th century – is the man behind the Volkswagen Golf, Maserati Ghibli, and the Ferrari 250 GT, to name a few,

Those iconic gull-wing doors, rear window louvers, and striking turbine-style aluminum wheels? Bellissima! equipped with four-wheel ventilated disc brakes, the wheels come in a staggered diameter (14″ at the front, 15″ at the rear) wrapped in Dunlop G/T Qualifier tires (195/60 up front and 235/50 at the rear).

Stepping Inside the Time Capsule

Step inside, and you’ll discover a cabin that has been thoughtfully refreshed under the current owner’s attentive care.

The DeLorean has high-back bucket seats wrapped in gray leather (the seats exhibit signs of gentle use, a set of factory seat covers accompanies the sale to keep them pristine.

The interior boasts all the mod cons, including air conditioning, a cassette stereo, power windows, central locking, power-adjustable side mirrors and a tilting and telescoping steering column.

The Heart of the Beast

Beneath the distinctive louvered engine cover lies the rear-mounted 2.85-liter V6, designed and built by Peugeot, Renault and Volvo (PRV). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transaxle.

Let’s face it: there’s not a while lot of power motivating the machine: 130 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 153 lb⋅ft of torque at 2,750 rpm. Despite and because of its looks, this is one of those classic cars that’s about the journey than the speed at which you arrive at your destination.

(The seller notes a minor oil leak from older gaskets, but rest assured, replacement gaskets are included in the sale.)

A Complete Package

The sale includes the manufacturer’s literature, a prestigious Delorean Millennium Concours award, judging sheets, a set of seat covers, a car cover and a collection of spare parts.

With a clean Carfax report and a Montana title under the seller’s LLC, this DeLorean comes with a well-documented history that adds to its desirability.

If we assume that the DeLorean will never lose its world famous appeal, as we should, this example is The One To Have. Let’s do the math!

Key factors:

Title: Title: Clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC,
Carfax: The listing states that the car has a clean Carfax report, indicating no accidents or damage reported.
Miles: The car shows 1,623 miles on the odometer.
Paint Condition: (Stainless Steel)
Stewardship: Well kept and refurbished.
Service History: The Carfax report indicates that there are two service history records available for the car. And listing shows plenty of pics of records
Desired Color: Yes! (not painted)
Equipment: Manual Transmission ( A Plus)
Unmodified: Yes! No Mods.
Tire Condition: Good Dunlop G/T Qualifier tires measuring 195/60 up front and 235/50 at the rear
Rienzi Report Score:	98 of 100

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