1981 Delorean DMC-12: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

1 build left the factory as a 1981 DMC-12, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 1 main configurations
  • 86 vehicles built
  • 9 for sale right now

Which DMC-12 is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your DMC-12

Safety, in plain English

What SCEDT26T-B means

SCE DT26T · B
SCE
the World Manufacturer Identifier Delorean registered — the manufacturer and plant group
DT26T
together encode the DMC-12 line — Coupe, 2.9L 6cyl, Rear-wheel drive — as Delorean filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
B
in position 10 — model year 1981
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

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