Vehicle Description
Here's a classic Mercedes that has upper-crust pedigree at a value
price. This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL lets neighborhood think you've
hit it big, while you enjoy the virtues an enduring and appealing
example of German engineering.
Mercedes built these R107 SLs correct from day one, so if you find
a well-preserved example like this, age is barely a factor. Super
straight sheetmetal, complete trim, and German-engineered precision
in the panel fit tell you that you're looking at a proper classic
Mercedes. The silver gray paint is suspected to be the original
application, and it has a superior look to many others that have
passed the three-decade threshold. It's a testament to both the
quality Mercedes builds and the respect this example has received
over its life so far. The paint has a metallic element that looks
terrific when the sunlight hits it - exactly what you want in a
luxury droptop. After all, when you show up to the country club,
they will be too impressed to bother asking how much you paid.
While the black folding roof looks nice against the deep
silver/gray exterior, what looks even better is the full gray
interior. It provides a nice coordination with the exterior, and
you also get to show off all the luxury inside. These SLs are a
road trip favorite with comfortable bucket seats, adjustable
armrest, and plenty of trunk space. The tri-pod gauges are still
handsome, and today's designers could take a note from the clean,
elegant design that conveys information without being excessively
complex. The whole interior looks quite good in this classic, and
all the wood accent adds to the premium atmosphere. This one has
all the nice original luxury touches such as power windows,
provisions for air conditioning, power antenna, and the Becker
AM/FM/cassette stereo.
The 3.8 liter SOHC V8 under the hood has a bubbly, energetic idle,
and it pulls the roadster around with real authority. The engine
bay has the tidy look of good regular maintenance, and this is even
believed to be the original motor to the car. On the road, the
four-speed automatic clicks through the gears in a business-like
fashion. The fully independent suspension soaks up bumps with a
well-dampered feeling that somehow never isolates the sporting
nature that's entertaining on a twisty country road. This is the
perfect weekend getaway car as the miles are effortless thanks to
features like power steering and four-wheel disc brakes.
This Mercedes is smooth and original, which is a telltale sign that
it has been owned by people who love the brand... just like you. So
if you want a well-respected upper-class classic, don't miss this
deal. Call today!!!
