It seems that in the last year in particular values have really jumped - is this a reflection of where the market now is?
For reference, let's establish some context in terms of condition:
1A: Very low miles, absolutely original, excellent cosmetic condition. Could concours tomorrow (although probably couldn't drive there without breaking down) - see the £73k car at Silverstone auctions recently.
1B: Thoroughly well sorted car with immaculate frame (or frame off resto). Excellent cosmetically, thoroughly modernised (stainless exhaust/spax/lowering springs/fuel lines/header tank etc) and large mechanical overhaul on the rest. Could drive to San Tropez in it tomorrow.
2: Cosmetically good or even excellent. Has probably been pulled out of a barn after long term storage and had the jobs done to get it running and a cosmetic spruce. Will get you from A to B and superficially looks like condition 1B but will have a bunch of jobs that need still doing on it, from steering rack to bushes to fuel accumulator etc etc.
3: Runner that needs cosmetic and mechanical work.
4: Non-runner that needs a few jobs doing to get it on the road. Was the previous incarnation of the condition 2 car before someone did the spruce and stuck it on eBay.
5. Basket case.
It seems like at least two condition 2 cars have sold for £50k+ recently. (see https://bit.ly/3uLyRXn) Is this actually where the values currently sit?
In early 2020 a condition 1B car could be picked up for £40k or not much more. Admittedly the market doesn't always see the extra value in a 1B over a 2 (it's not obvious if you don't know DeLoreans) but is it fair to say the current market looks more like this...?
1A: £70k + (these cars are undesirable unicorns unless you want an ornament)
1B: £55k+
2: £50k+
3: £40k+
4: £35k+
5: £25k+
It's a long way from the days when £25k would get you the best DeLorean in the UK!
Discussion welcome - thought it was worth a thread to get a handle on this!