Vehicle Description
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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this very nice 1983
Mercedes Benz 380SL in fantastic condition with only 88,705
original miles. It looks spectacular, runs great, and is an
excellent driver. The market on the R107 SL is absolutely red hot
right now and this example is priced to sell. Low mileage and
original examples of the R107 Mercedes SL are exceptionally
difficult to find and draw a huge premium in the current market.
The low original mileage on this 380SL is verified not only by the
condition of the car, but also by the clear Ohio title, pictured in
this ad, showing the mileage as "Actual" as well as the vehicle
history report.
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 absolutely beautiful and
highly desirable color combination of White over Light Tan interior
with a Dark Brown soft-top. 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.
There is also a copy of the AutoCheck report in this ad. The report
is totally clean, shows no accident history, and verifies the low
mileage.
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 White exterior is in excellent condition. As one can see in the
photos, the paint has a brilliant gloss, deep shine, and smooth
finish. Both doors open and shut nicely; it has that solid Mercedes
touch and feels like a vault door closing. The original alloy
wheels are in great shape with no major curb rash. The tires have
about 90% tread left and are correctly sized 205/70R14. The chrome
and other bright-work look very nice overall. 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 very small blemishes around that are too tiny so
show up in the photos, but nothing that is really noticeable from
about five feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the
underside, this 380SL is very clean underneath. 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 Light Tan 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 spots 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 carpet is also in great
shape with no rips, holes, or excessive wear. The original door
panels look wonderful and both door pulls are solid and intact. The
Dark Brown convertible soft-top is in terrific condition. The rear
windows are not yellowed or foggy, which is a very common problem
on this ear Mercedes. The dash is in good condition with no sun
fading or sun damage and a few small hairline cracks. This car has
never been smoked in; there is no aroma of cigarettes whatsoever
and no burn marks. The trunk is very clean and nicely detailed with
the original spare tire, and rim, jack.
Convertible interiors are not known to wear well and the excellent
condition of this original interior is a huge testament to the
meticulous care and attention this Mercedes has received throughout
its life and another great verification of the low original
mileage.
Mechanical
This 380SL appears to be in very nice mechanical condition and it
is ready to be enjoyed. The engine starts right away every time and
idles smooth. It is an exceptional 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 are working
properly; 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" lights that stay on. The horn works as do the fog lights,
headlights, brights, turn signals, interior lights, power windows,
power antenna, indicators, wipers, and blower. The a/c works and
blows cold. All of the gauges work; even the clock keeps time. 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 excellent condition and is a true
bargain at our asking price. The market on the R107 body style SL
Mercedes is very strong right now, particularly for low mileage
examples in excellent condition like this car. 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.
option code description 12 Automatic Transmission 045 380SL 440
Bumpers with guards, front and rear 491 USA Version 519 Becker
radio Grand Prix electronic cassettes 524 Paintcoat Preservation
531 Automatic Antenna 587 Front folding armrest 592 Heat insulated
glass, heated rear window 639 Radial ply tires 640 Aluminium disc
wheels with radial ply tires
