This 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 is a low-mileage example that has been recommissioned by the current owner, Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire and /DRIVE. This car was sold new in early 1984 and driven 2,450 miles before being parked in a Los Angeles storage unit for 28 years. Farah purchased it 4 years ago and performed an extensive mechanical refresh that included an engine rebuild, new wiring, and the installation of a DMC “Fix Everything” kit, a collection of over 40 items prone to failure that have been upgraded based on DMC’s knowledge of the car. The engine was also upgraded with a DMC Stage II Performance package and new suspension was installed. An emphasis was made on leaving the car cosmetically original while making it suitable to drive and show. The car has been driven just under 2k miles since the refresh and comes with a good history file including the window sticker and original bill of sale.

The DMC-12’s body was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and came with brushed SS304 stainless steel panels with no paint or clearcoat. The body and glass are original and in good condition with no dents. The owner notes that there are several small blemishes on the front and rear fascias. These have been left in original condition rather than being refinished, and can be seen in the image gallery below.

The exterior rubber, plastics, and trim are in good condition and lights and side markers are all intact and are said to work correctly. The flat hood is the later ’83 version with no grooves or gas flap, and features a DeLorean badge.

Suspension was upgraded to a Euro-spec system with new Eibach Springs and dampers. The signature 15″ silver alloys are original and in great shape, with no curb rash apparent. Although the original tires still held air after 28 years, a new set of tires were installed in 2013.

The DMC-12’s gullwing doors are supported by cryogenically preset torsion bars and gas-charged struts, needing only 11 inches of side clearance to open. The doors are said to function and seal properly, and still retain their original pull-down straps.

The interior upholstery has seen little use and is almost entirely original save for the headliner, which was in poor condition and has been replaced. The car was found with the original DMC floormats still in factory plastic in the trunk, and the original cargo net is in place.

The dash and center console are in good original condition. The speedo has been changed to a 140mph unit, and the A/C system was converted to R134A. All of the other gauges, lights, accessories, radio, and A/C functions are said to work as designed.

The DeLorean uses a Peugeot-Renault-Volvo 2.85 liter V6 that was designed and built under special contract with DMC. The motor is original to the car, and sits in a clean engine compartment. It was rebuilt with DMC’s Stage II Performance package in 2012 that included upgraded cylinder heads, camshafts, headers, and exhaust. The upgrade is said to increase output to 200 HP and 200 lb/ft of torque, though it has not been dyno tested.

The wiring, fuel system, and accessory wiring have been replaced, and the original fuel tank was flushed, cleaned and re-installed. The car is reported to run strong and handle well, and 2k miles have been added since the restoration was completed in December 2013.

The car has been maintained by DMC of California in Huntington Beach for the last three years. The most recent service was in late January 2016, and the car has traveled less than 100 miles since. The car is smogged through October of 2017.

The car comes with its original blue plates, two keys, owners manual, window sticker, original bill of sale, DMC press kit, showroom brochure, warranty guide, troubleshooting guide, service log, and a variety of other documentation going back to new. Service records for the restoration total over $25k, and documents for all maintenance performed since are included. It is sold with a clean California title.