The generally accepted number is 8,583 DeLorean car manufactured between 1981-1982. The greatest concentration of cars manufactured are the 1981 vehicles. Approximately 1000 cars built in 1982. There were three periods of idleness on the assembly line after the February bankruptcy (receivership). There were 918 "1983" DeLorean cars manufactured in 1982. The last day DeLorean cars were assembled in Belfast was December 24, 1982. Sincerely, Mike Pack DOA 4743 VIN 3713