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1981 DeLorean DMC 12 (Official Time Machine, silver, classic)
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This catalogue entry records a 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 Official Time Machine in silver from the 1980s.
The 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 Official Time Machine in silver is filed under Classic and Replica / Film car, within the 1980s picture cars.
1980s on screen
Older models can remain part of an eighties neighbourhood, allowing the street to show a mixture of ages instead of a row of uniformly recent cars. Modern traffic can be especially noticeable in the distance of an eighties street, so the background view needs reviewing even for a simple stationary setup. Travel to a leisure destination can be introduced with bags and gathering passengers, avoiding the need to make the vehicle itself explain the purpose of the trip.
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. The script should distinguish a replica’s visual role from any practical action, with movement or special treatment confirmed separately for the supplied vehicle. 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
The 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 Official DeLorean Time Machine appears in the Classic and Replica / Film car selection, with silver recorded as its colour. 13 entries make up the current DeLorean DMC 12s selection. Browsing by year shows model listings from 1980 through to 2022. Other listed colours include silver and grey and black. The linked make page groups 13 DeLorean vehicles, and the decade page gathers 379 cars from the 1980s.
Questions about this car
Can I hire this 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 in silver for filming?
The DeLorean DMC 12 can be requested through a filming enquiry, with availability checked against the dates, place and action you describe before an option is confirmed.
Is the photo of this exact car?
The photograph shows what the DeLorean DMC 12 model looks like rather than this exact car, and the options we send identify the individual vehicle and confirm its colour.
What if this DeLorean DMC 12 isn't available?
Compare the 13 DeLorean DMC 12s entries with 13 DeLorean vehicles, or search 379 cars from the 1980s instead, and tell us which features of the original choice matter to the scene.
Can it be driven on camera?
Driving the DeLorean DMC 12 on camera depends on the owner, insurance and the planned shot; we confirm driving, transport and driver arrangements through your production brief.
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