Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is glad to offer this very nice 1983 Mercedes
Benz 380SL in great condition. It looks spectacular, runs great,
and is an awesome driver. The market on the R107 SL is absolutely
red hot right now and this example is absolutely priced to sell.
This car is one of the most affordable ways to get into the classic
car market and one of the cheapest Mercedes SL's for sale
anywhere.
There is copy of the AutoCheck report on this car pictured below.
It is totally clean and shows no accident history.
I have personally put about 20 miles on this Mercedes, during that
time the car was flawlessly reliable with absolutely no issues and
a pleasure to drive. This 380SL comes with both the soft-top and
auxiliary hardtop. This is an excellent opportunity to own a
classic Mercedes that is ready to be used and enjoyed at an
unbeatable value. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for
more than the purchase price in years to come. This Mercedes is
finished in the beautiful and desirable color combination Black
(040) exterior over Black interior (271) with a black soft-top
(740). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified on
the data tag pictured below as well as the vehicle data card. We
have found triple black to be the most sought-after color
combination for this era SL. Please peruse all of the photos,
video, option codes, and other information in this ad to get a true
sense of clean and nice this 380SL really is.
This Mercedes is verified as "numbers matching" meaning the engine
in the car is the correct and original unit that was installed in
the factory. It is especially rare, but this 380SL has the "vehicle
data card" from the Mercedes factory, which is pictured below. It
shows the original engine number to be "116962 12 013494." We have
checked the engine and confirmed that same engine number stamped on
the left side of the engine block. The transmission is also
original and matches the number in the data card, "722312 02
311186." All of the paint and trim codes are also correct and match
the vehicle data card and the data tag by the radiator.
As a side note, this Mercedes is not a dealer auction vehicle. We
hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our classics come from
owners who expect their cars to go to someone that will give the
vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and
encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car
inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We
photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the
380SL, just give us a call.
Exterior
The Black (040) exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one
can see in the photos, the paint has a brilliant gloss, deep shine,
and smooth finish. The original alloy wheels are in great shape
with no curb rash. The Dunlop tires have plenty of tread left and
are correctly sized 205/70R14. There are no major imperfections
that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would
expect from a paintjob with many years on it there are some small
blemishes around that are too tiny so show up in the photos, but
nothing that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away.
As one can see in the many photos of the underside, this 380SL is
very clean underneath. There are a few bubbles and some rust
underneath the car. We have also included specific photos of the
rockers, lower front and rear quarter panels, and other areas on
the car most prone to rust to show how nice it looks.
Interior
The Black (271) interior of the 380SL looks fantastic. The seats
are in excellent condition with no tears, rips, or excessive wear.
The seat is not overly worn at all in the typical are on the
driver's bolster where the driver gets in and out. All of the
gauges faces are crisp and the lenses are clear. The Black (740)
convertible soft-top is in excellent condition, the previous owner
said that the top was recently replaced. The rear windows are not
yellowed or foggy. The dash has been capped and looks great with no
cracks or sun fading. This car has never been smoked in; there is
no aroma of cigarettes what so ever and no burn marks. The trunk is
clean and complete with the spare tire and jack.
The excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the
meticulous care and attention this Mercedes has received throughout
its life.
Mechanical
This 380SL appears to be in good mechanical condition and it is
ready to be enjoyed. As stated above I have personally put about 20
miles on the car with absolutely no issues. The engine starts right
away every time and idles well. It is a nice driver that feels
great on the road and at highway speeds. In the video one can
observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph,
shifting through all the gears, braking to a stoplight, and going
through some curves. Please note that it runs great, there are no
strange noises or vibrations, and the car performs quite nice
overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or
the other. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car.
It runs cool and does not overheat. The gauge shows that the engine
makes great oil pressure. Also, the engine bay is clean, nicely
detailed, and correct as one can see from the photos.
Please note in the video the dash warning lights working; they
light up when the key is first turned on and then go off when the
engine is started as they should. There are no "check engine" or
other lights that stay on. The wipers work as do the fog lights,
radio, interior lights, and power windows. The blower works on
defrost. There are a few items on the car that do not work such as
the horn, tach, and a/c. There may be some other bugs for a car at
this price point so we would suggest any perspective buyer look at
the car in person is possible. This Mercedes is smooth and quick
with the 3.8 liter V8 engine. Not enough can be said as to how much
of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the top down
on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1983 380SL is in good condition and is a true bargain
at our asking price. The market on for the R107 body style SL
Mercedes is very strong right now, particularly for an example like
this car in Black over Black. This Mercedes is a great value and
will only appreciate over time. Someone could easily enjoy this
vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase
price with minimal effort.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call
with any questions.
exterior color code 040 Black (Schwarz) interior color code 271
Black Leather soft-top color code 740 Black
option code description 12 Automatic Transmission 045 380SL 440
Bumpers with guards, front and rear 461 Instruments with English
lettering 491 US Version 504 Outside rear view mirror, right,
electriclly adjustible 519 Becker radio Grand Prix electronic
cassettes 524 Paint coat Preservation 531 Automatic Antenna 570
Folding Armrest 587 Front folding armrest 592 Heat insulated glass,
heated rear window 639 Radial ply tires 740 Folding Top Black
Fabric