1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Stainless/Gray **5,300 Miles**

1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Time Capsule From '81!!!! Description

Year 1981 Make DeLorean Model DMC-12 VIN SCEDT26T3BD006088 Interior Grey Selling Dealer 32109 City Croton-on-Hudson Gearbox 5-Speed Completed November 1981 First Registered July 1982 Mileage 5,258 Background: Rather than repeating what has been carefully and concisely researched previously, this link will give you access to full background details of the DeLorean DMC-12: wiki/DeLorean_DMC-12 VIN SCEDT26T3BD006088: This is one of 8,583 known DeLorean DMC-12s to have been completed. It was sequentially the 6088th example making it a later, mid-production example and...it was completed in November of 1981, the second most productive month of production. Assembly of the new DMC-12 began in March of 1981 and peaked in October of that same year with November as noted being the second highest production month. This is a completely standard production example with the optional 5-speed gearbox. The DeLorean was ordered new by Gregg and Judith Marks, private enthusiasts in Mohegan Lake, New York. It was first road-registered by them in July of 1982. They drove the car rarely but always had it carefully cared for and serviced until 1990 when it was taken off the road and placed in storage. Total mileage at the time was 5,179 miles. Twenty-seven years later, Mr. Marks removed the car from storage and had it shipped to California where he was now residing. On arrival, he had it sent to Huntington Beach DeLorean specialists, DeLorean Motor Company of California for complete inspections, evaluations and follow-on through reconditioning and servicing without consideration for time or expense. In February of 2017 the work was completed at a cost in-excess of $31,000. February 14th, 2017 Sent to DeLorean Motor Company (California) Inspected and evaluated for services and reconditioning (Total original mileage was 5,180 miles.) 7402 Prince Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92647 858-284-3812 February 15th, 2017 Serviced at DeLorean Motor Company (California) $31,206.73 for all parts and labor 7402 Prince Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92647 858-284-3812 VIN SCEDT26T3BD006088 Today: This DeLorean DMC-12 is a single owner from new vehicle that has covered just 5,258 since initial delivery 36 years ago. It is absolutely pristine with all services current and up-to-date. The car has never been altered, damaged or had any issues with corrosion. It is sold complete with all original delivery items as well as numerous other original DeLorean related items and memorabilia. This unique vehicle can only be described simply as "show-room-new" in all regards and is very likely the finest surviving original example in the world.