1981 DeLorean #01862-TX

1981 DeLorean with 17,236 miles.

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Please contact Classic DeLorean Motor Company Texas at +1-800/872-3621 or +1/281-441-2537 with any questions.

Desirable black interior, automatic transmission with gas flap - 1,363rd car built! Clean Carfax and almost $20,000 in recent service by a reputable DeLorean-specific service center - including:

• Brake system overhaul (master cylinder, flexible brake lines, calipers, rotors, pads and handbrake adjustment)
• New fuel accumulator and hoses
• Rebuilt warm-up regulator
• Complete hose kit and radiator and new radiator ducting
• Clean out engine valley
• Four year/30K tuneup (distributor cap & rotor, spark plugs and plug wires, belts, air filter, oxygen sensor, valve adjustment)
• Deflector plate retaining strips
• Complete set of Hankook Kinergy tires
• New tail light circuit boards
• New LH window regulator/motor
• New exterior door handles, inner and outer wipe seals
• New door and luggage compartment struts
• Mode switch rebuilt
• AC service including low pressure switch and RedTek refrigerant and cabin fan replaced

As the abovementioned work was not completed by Classic DMC or one of our authorized dealers, we are unable to warrant or verify that the parts/service above have been installed/completed nor the source of the parts used in the service. As such, the parts/labor shwon above do not have any warranty, written or implied.

In August 2025, the parts and service shown below were fitted to the this car by Classic DMC (Texas) and are covered by our standard warrranty terms.

• Braided stainless fuel injection, feed and return lines installed
• Fuel distributor rebuilt
• Control Pressure Regulator rebuilt
• Frequency Value rebuilt with braided stainless fuel line
• Clean and secured all chassis and bulkhead grounds
• Replace exterior door mirror glass
• Replace louvre/sunshade struts

The abovementioned work that was completed by Classic DMC (Texas) is covered by our standard warranty.

A cursory visual inspection by Classic DMC staff revealed:

EXTERIOR/UNDERCARRIAGE

• Exterior body in very good condition - needs a good blending.
• Doors open and close nicely with good alignment - some rubstrips loose. Roofbox very secure, but shows evidence of internal rust. The fact that it is secure to the underbody and the doors open and close nicely is a good sign, however.
• Minor "eyebrowing" on fascia.
• Early gray wheels in passable condition with very minor curb rash and one large chipped spot as shown in photos.
• Louvre cracked and a "so-so" repair job made.
• A fair amount of surface rust on the painted undercarriage components, but the frame is in good shape - just dirty. Cleans off easily with solvent and looks to be a nice frame as shown in photos.
• Transmission (rubber) mounts recommended.
• All factory recalls appear to have been completed.
• Original antenna windshield has cracks in lower left and right corners, but do not impede visibility.

INTERIOR/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

• Interior shows it's age - needs a dash, binnacle recover, seat covers, headliners passable.
• Evidence of a battery leak with acid damaged to passenger floor carpet. Battery cut off switch fitted to incorrect, oversize battery.
• Center console, steering wheel, kneepads, upper/lower door panels and cargo net all appear age appropriate and all but RH floor carpet appear age/mileage appropriate.
• Original Craig radio display works, but tuner inoperable - faceplate cracked.
• Console clock present and operable but some display segments are dark.
• Instrument cluster gauges are in good shape with bright orange numbers where appropriate. Trip reset shaft intact, but appears original.
• Luggage compartment in good shape, jack and handle present, spare tire looks never to have been used. Courtesy light cracked.

ENGINE

• A fair amount of surface rust on the painted engine compartment components
• Freshly rebuilt (August 2025) fuel distributor, warmup regulator, frequency valve
• Braided stainless fuel lines fitted 

OTHER

• Newer DeLorean Motor Company 107000 fuel module installed.
• RH window motor/regulator replaced with new style version at some point in the past.
• Original fusebox in nice condition with no melted fuses.
• Older, aftermarket relay update kit installed.
• Power door lock inoperable - early style door locks fitted.
• Road testing completed after the August 2025 service at DMC has shown the car to be a nice driver, with good engine performance, braking and engine cooling. Electrical charging and HVAC function as designed.