02/09/2026
We have been very excited about this car!
What a remarkable opportunity to be able to own your own time machine!!!
Now in at Milestones!!
1982 Delorean DMC-12 - Restored/Electric Power Steering/Air Con
https://www.milestoneclassics.co.uk/copy-of-r4-c
The DeLorean DMC-12 is a sports car manufactured by the DeLorean Motor Company in Northern Ireland between 1981 and 1983. Conceived by John DeLorean as a distinctive, technologically advanced sports car aimed primarily at the American market, the DMC-12 became one of the most recognisable cars of its era, distinguished by its stainless-steel bodywork, gullwing doors and rear-mounted V6 engine. The project received substantial investment from the UK Government, with the factory established at Dunmurry, near Belfast, bringing significant employment to the region. Produced exclusively in left-hand drive for its intended markets, the DeLorean later achieved worldwide fame through its starring role as the time machine in the Back to the Future film series.
Milestone Classics are delighted to offer this 1982 DeLorean DMC-12, a particularly well-developed example which has benefited from considerable mechanical and electrical attention since its arrival in the UK. Originally supplied in the United States, this DeLorean was purchased from Beverly Hills Car Club in Arizona and imported to the UK in 2021. The current owner sought advice from the UK DeLorean Car Club during the importation process, ensuring that the car was brought into the country with the appropriate knowledge and specialist guidance.
The car required a substantial amount of work upon arrival in order to meet UK requirements and achieve registration. Rather than simply carrying out the minimum necessary work, the owner has continued to invest in the car, resulting in a DeLorean which is now reliable, straightforward to drive and capable of being used on a regular basis. The work undertaken has been extensive. The lighting was upgraded to conform to UK regulations, while a new steering rack was fitted and the anti-roll bar refitted. New front shock absorbers, brake callipers and brake hoses were installed, together with a new fuel accumulator, fuel pump and fuel hoses. The fuel system has received particular attention, including new fuel pipes within the engine bay, a Volvo fuel head, an overhauled fuel injector and a Volvo air mass regulator. The gearchange computer and solenoids have also been updated, further improving the usability of the car. The air-conditioning system has been overhauled with a new evaporator and converted to modern refrigerant gas, meaning that the car now benefits from effective air conditioning. New matching tyres complete the recent mechanical improvements. Electric power steering was fitted in 2023, making the DeLorean considerably easier to manoeuvre while retaining the character and feel of the original car.
In 2024 the car was entrusted to PJ Grady, a well-known name within the DeLorean community, for attention to the interior. The interior was retrimmed where necessary and the seats were professionally reconnolised, leaving the cabin presenting in a manner befitting this very distinctive 1980s sports car. Importantly, this is not simply a DeLorean which has been cosmetically prepared for sale. It has been used extensively since arriving in the UK and has demonstrated its reliability in real-world conditions. The car has participated in Sporting Bears events, providing rides to members of the public in return for charitable donations. At the NEC last year it completed no fewer than 22 ten-mile passenger rides over two days, covering in excess of 600 miles over the weekend. Throughout this demanding event the car performed without missing a beat. The engine temperature remains stable and the car has never overheated. The combination of the mechanical work undertaken, improved fuel system, electric power steering and refurbished air conditioning makes this an unusually usable example of the DMC-12. Indeed, it is a car that could readily be used as a daily driver, while still providing all the theatre associated with one of the most famous cars of the 1980s.
The provenance and supporting documentation are equally impressive. The car's history folder contains an extensive collection of invoices, including documentation from its time in Arizona, providing a useful record of expenditure and maintenance. The US invoices are present alongside the UK import paperwork, documenting its journey from America to Britain. The car took approximately three months to ship to the UK, and the associated import documentation has been retained within the history file. There is also a full original DeLorean workshop manual and parts list included, providing an invaluable reference for any future maintenance or restoration requirements. The history file also records work carried out to ensure the car remains rust free, an important consideration with any DeLorean and particularly valuable for an example which has been properly maintained throughout its ownership.
Today, this 1982 DeLorean offers a particularly appealing combination of originality, extensive mechanical development and genuine usability. It has the unmistakable stainless-steel body, gullwing doors and distinctive silhouette that made the DMC-12 an automotive icon, but with the benefit of considerable investment designed to make the car dependable and enjoyable in modern-day use.
Few cars create the same reaction when they arrive. Whether parked at a classic car gathering, taking part in a charity event or simply being driven on a Sunday morning, the DeLorean remains an extraordinary piece of automotive history. This example has already demonstrated that it can be enjoyed properly, rather than simply stored away.
For anyone looking for a DeLorean that has been properly prepared for UK ownership and is ready to be driven and enjoyed, this 1982 DMC-12 represents a compelling opportunity. Its extensive history file, UK import documentation, original workshop literature and record of substantial mechanical improvements provide reassurance, while its successful use at Sporting Bears events demonstrates that this is a car built to be enjoyed.
Viewing is highly recommended and by appointment with Milestone Classics.
