Vehicle Description
Here is a beautiful 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Roadster. This MB was
purchased brand new at Manhattan Motors, NY in 1984 maintained and
serviced by its two caring owners. It was purchased by its 2nd
owner in 1985 when only a year old and taken to Chicago where it
was climate control stored and only driven in spring and summer.
Never exposed to elements. The car had an original sales price of
$60,780 all the way back in 1984! This car has been driven
extremely sparingly during 36 years of ownership. That tells you
just how pristine this 380 actually is. This car is also the first
year of 107 double timing chain 3.8L which solved the reliability
problem. That makes the beautiful Classic White example quite rare!
These low mile European classics are getting quickly swallowed up
by hungry collectors looking for the next wave of ultra collectible
MB classics. An 800 mile 1988 SL just sold for $134,000 on Bring a
Trailer! Dont miss your chance to put this one in your investment
portfolio!
The following is a list of options as this 380 SL is currently
equipped:
-3.8L 218hp V8 Engine
-4 Speed Automatic Transmission
-Posi Traction Rear End
-Power Windows
-Power Door Locks
-Power Antenna
-Fog Lamps
-Automatic Climate Control
-LIKE NEW German Cloth Convertible Top
-Removable Hard Top
-Original Leather Interior
-Becker Sound System
-Mercedes Bundt Alloy 14" Wheels
-OE Recommended Michelin Tires!
The body on the car is in pristine condition and was extremely well
maintained. The car is finished in its gorgeous original Mercedes
color of Classic White and is in awesome condition. The car is
straight as an arrow and looks spectacular. The car has been
completely inspected underneath from front to back and is solid as
a rock as any collector car should be. The car is riding on the
original 14" wheels with the correct Michelin tires that are still
in good shape! The original windshield is like new with no chips.
The navy German Cloth soft top is brand new and in great condition
with no rips or ware. The hard top has good seals and the headliner
is in awesome shape.
The interior is in great shape all around. The dash and door panels
are in like new condition. The supple original navy blue leather
seats are all in very good condition and look very nice with no
rips or ware lines, which shows the quality of leather used in this
car. The carpets are all very nice are not worn or damaged. All
dials and controls function as they should, power windows and
antenna also are fully functional. Music is crisp and clear and not
overwhelming. The sound system definitely adds to the driving
experience of this roadster. All lights, gauges switches, and
accessories work as they should. This interior is in immaculate
condition and wood trim through out is perfect. The floor mats are
a very nice set of Lloyds mats with custom MBZ embroidery!
The trunk compartment is clean enough to eat from. The spare tire
compartment is clean as a whistle and the original spare tire is
present. Original jack is in place and the complete tool kit is
even still in the spare tire well.
Mechanically, this SL runs GREAT! The car starts right up and
shifts smooth as silk. It drives as good now as the day it rolled
of the lot. The V8engine is surprisingly quick and responsive. It
is reliable, easy to fix, and parts are readily available. The car
was always regularly serviced by Schumacher Mercedes in Scottsdale
and has been well documented up until 27000 miles.This 380's most
recent trip to the dealer in Mid 2018 was for a new fuel pump,
injectors, fuel system cleaning, full power steering overhaul, R12
AC service with new compressor, engine rear main seal, transmission
front seal and service, new rear muffler and much more. Over
$10,000 was spent! Recent inspection upon arrival to CSC yields a
clean bill of health. Under the hood is clean as a whistle and
looks like new. I just had the oil changed and the car given a once
over and its all ready to hit the road with the brand new top
dropped! I will put my personal stamp of approval on the mechanical
excellence of the car.
All in all, this is one of the cleanest and nicest SL's that I have
had the privilege of being associated with. I truly feel it is one
of the nicest 380sl's in existence and I will put it next to any of
the lower mileage examples and it will hold its own. It has been
professionally maintained and truly loved by its previous
owner.This Mercedes is a fantastic car for the price and includes
every option offered in this car. This is your chance to get an
like new classic convertible for a fraction of the cost of its
original price. The car has a clean Arizona Title and a clean
Carfax and Autocheck. Any further questions please call Jon at
480-703-2337.