Vehicle Description
This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC is a European-market example that
was imported to the U.S. in 1988. Powered by a 3.8-liter V8 and
automatic transmission, it is finished from the factory in
Manganese Brown Metallic and the exterior is equipped with a
Lorinser body kit, Lorinser sport-tuned suspension and an AMG trunk
spoiler. Amber driving lights are mounted to the front grille,
while auxiliary high beams have been fitted to the front bumper and
chrome wheel arch trim. This Mercedes has a wheelbase of
approximately 14 inches longer than the convertible SL, affording
room for rear seats. The interior features front and rear seats
that are reupholstered in beige leather with dark brown piping,
along with a matching rear bench and color-coordinated lower
dashboard, center console and door panels. The interior amenities
include a 14-speaker Blaupunkt sound system with a BEQ-S Gooseneck
equalizer mounted to the center console, as well as cruise control,
Lorinser steering wheel, a wood shift knob, power locks and power
windows. It rides on 15-inch BBS wheels.
