1980 DeLorean DMC 12
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Colour as listed; photo is illustrative of the model.

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1980 DeLorean DMC 12 (Back to the Future Replica, silver, classic)

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Model
DMC 12
Variant
Back to the Future Replica
Year
1980
Decade
1980s
Colour
Silver

This catalogue entry records a 1980 DeLorean DMC 12 Back to the Future Replica in silver from the 1980s.

The 1980 DeLorean DMC 12 Back to the Future Replica in silver is filed under Classic and Replica / Film car, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

The vehicles around an eighties office need not match those in a domestic street, and treating the locations separately helps avoid a generic period backdrop. Weekend departures in an eighties setting can begin at the house, using the loading and greetings to convey the journey before any travelling action is filmed. The exact point within the eighties matters when combining vehicles with wardrobe, and reference images can help keep the different departments working to the same date.

Possible roles in a production

A static replica reveal can be built through camera movement and performer reaction, without needing to claim anything about the vehicle’s past use. A replica can support a fictional vehicle role, but the production should specify the visual references rather than assume a connection to any existing screen appearance. For continuity, removable replica dressing should be photographed in place, so the same details can be restored between separate setups at the location.

About this listing

Catalogue details identify a 1980 DeLorean DMC 12 Back to the Future Replica in silver in the Classic and Replica / Film car categories. 13 entries make up the current DeLorean DMC 12s selection. This selection brings together dated model entries across 1980 to 2022. For a different colour, the model listings also show silver and grey and black. Looking by make gives 13 DeLorean vehicles; choosing the decade instead opens 379 cars from the 1980s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1980 DeLorean DMC 12 in silver for filming?

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Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this DeLorean DMC 12 isn't available?

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Can it be driven on camera?

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