OVERVIEW
- Make: DeLorean Motor Company (DMC)
- Model: DMC-12
- Style: 2 Door Coupe
- Year: 1981 (October)
- Mileage: 44, 08
- Engine: PRV-V6
- Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
- Exterior Color: Unpainted SS307 Stainless Steel
- Interior Color: Gray
- Interior Material: Leather, inyl, arpet
- Location: Beaverton, R
- Factory Removeable Luggage Rack
- Ski / Snowboard Carrier
- Air Conditioning (Blows Cold!)
- JVC KD-AVX77 El Kameleon Head Unit
- Alumapro Subwoofers
- JL Audio 300/2 & 500/1 Amps
- Bluetooth Phone / Audio
- USB
- Keyless Entry
- Wings-a-Loft Door Launching System
- New Cooper Tires
DOORSThe DMC-12 features gull-wing doors supported bycryogenicallypreset torsion bars and gas-chargedstruts.A popular misconception of the DMC-12's gull-wing doors is that they require far more side clearance to open relative to ordinary side-hinge doors, uch as when parked in a parking lot. In fact, he opposite is true: the DMC-12 requires far less clearance than side-hinge doors, nly 11 inches (28cm) clearance outside the line of the car, aking opening and closing the doors in crowded spaces relatively easy. The DMC-12 doors feature small cutout windows, ecause full-sized windows would not be fully retractable within the short door panels. I've installed the aftermarket Wings-a-Loft system that allows the doors to be remotely opened via the key fob. See Youtube for videos of this system in action.
ENGINEThe engine is a Peugeot-Renault-Volvo (PRV) 2.85 litreV6which was designed and built under special contract with the DMC Company. ThesePRV engineswere a development of the 2.7 litre V6 in theRenault 30, nd were built in the PRV Factory inDouvrin, orthern France. The gearbox, lso designed by PRV, as built at the Renault facility nearCaenin Normandy. The engines and gearboxes were shipped weekly by sea from the PRV Factories to the DMC Factory in Dunmurry, orthern Ireland.
SUSPENSIONThe underbody andsuspensionof the DMC-12 are a four-wheelindependent suspension,coil springs, nd telescopicshock absorbers. The front suspension usesdouble wishbones, hile the rear is amulti-linksetup. The car is currently in the original factory spring / bumper height specification and has not been lowered. Steering israck and pinion (unpowered), ith an overallsteering ratioof 14.9:1, iving 2.65 turns lock-to-lock and a 35-foot (11m) turning circle. It is fitted with the originalcast alloywheels, easuring 14 inches (360mm) in diameter by 6 inches (150mm) wide on the front and 15 inches (380mm) in diameter by 8 inches (200mm) wide on the rear. These are fitted with brand new Cooper tires. The DMC-12 features power-assisted disc brakeson all wheels, ith 10-inch (250mm) rotors front and 10.5-inch (270mm) rear.
STEREO SYSTEMThe car includes aJVC KD-AVX77 El KameleonDVD/CD/USB Head Unit with a 5.4" touch screen display, luetooth, andsfree mic, SB, nd backup camera installed in 2013. There are upgraded panasonic speakers, s well as a custom built Subwoofer Cabinet behind the seats with twin Alumapro Subs. The system is powered by a JL Audio 300/2 amp and a JL Audio 500/1 Amp located behind the sub cabinet. I've been extremely pleased with the power and sound quality of the audio system.
MODIFICATIONSI've tried to keep the car as original as possible but have made a few minor modifications here and there. I replaced the factory headlight surrounds with stainless steel surrounds. The lower front grill has been replaced with a stainless steel grill from DMC Houston. The stereo system, s noted above, as been vastly improved. Most interior lights have been upgraded to LED. The original plastic shifter ball has been replaced with a stainless steel ball from DMC Houston. Lastly, 've added the "Wings-a-loft" system that allows the doors and bonnet to be opened remotely. Pressing the requisite buttons on the key fob will cause the gull wing doors to open - it's extremely impressive and fun, specially when you find a crowd of people gathered around the car in a parking lot. Fuel tank boot upgrade that prevents a known "won't start" type issue. Since I've owned the vehicle, 've put about $20,000 of fixes and or maintenance into it (I have receipts for almost everything), ncluding engine seals, lutch, rake rotors, lutch master cylinder, oor seals, indshield and more.
KNOWN ISSUESOverall, he car is very clean and in very good shape. The body is nearly flawless, tainless steel is in excellent condition. Though I don't use this car as a daily driver, t could be one immediately. It drives and handles well and has proven to be generally pretty reliable if regularly maintained.However, s with any vehicle 35 years old (especially a 1st generation car built in the UK!), t does have it's quirks and minor issues.
- Small Exhaust Leak
- Power Antenna nolonger works (can be replaced)
- Seat leatherisa bit worn:cracks in headrest, mall hole near lumbar on driver's side
- Binnacle has cracks from sun damage (extremely common issue - can be fixed)
- Mystery Parasitic Battery Drain (will go flat after a week or two) - battery kill switch installed to compensate
- Tiny paint imperfection on rear bumper
PAYMENTImmediate deposit of $500 required for Buy It Now. $500 Deposit required within 24 hours of auction close. Full payment required within 7 days of auction close. Certified cashier's check from US based bank or cash in person accepted. Other payment methods may be acceptable, lease inquire.
SHIPPINGBuyer is responsible for arranging vehicle pickup and shipping and covering all associated costs.
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