Vehicle Description
Long-term ownership, highly original, good maintenance, both tops,
and a true V8 cruiser style - this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is the
affordable drop-top luxury classic that has everything you
want.
Mercedes built these R107 SLs correctly from day one, so if you
find a well-preserved example like this, age is barely a factor.
Super straight sheet metal, complete trim, and German-engineered
precision in the panel fit tell you that you're looking at a proper
classic Mercedes. In fact, the odometer is believed to reflect the
full actual mileage, which works out to averaging under 2,600 miles
annually. Plus, the paint is believed to be the original
application, and nearly 40 years later, it still has the right
shine to get attention. So while some people may see the value
price as a way to lever room in your budget for upgrades and
personalization, many of us revel in a car that can only be
original once. Even the details are nice with the brown pinstripe
and iconic factory alloys. Capping off this premium appearance is a
nice brown folding roof, and there's also a color-matched hardtop
whenever you want a coupe-like profile.
While having two roof options makes this car ideal, we all know
these SLs are best when topless. So it's nice to have the brown
leather interior match the exterior pinstripe. It's highly stock
and well-maintained for its age/mileage. That's because this
classic is coming off of a quarter-century under the same owner.
But what also makes this car desirable is it retains all the
features that make it a true luxury machine. This includes
conveniences such as power windows, cruise control, provisions for
air conditioning (it will need servicing,) and the correct Becker
AM/FM/cassette stereo.
The 3.8-liter fuel-injected V8 is one of those ideal powerhouses
with an overhead cam design that knows how to make good torque even
at the low end. That's how these Mercedes-Benzes know how to pull
away from every stoplight with authority. Out on the highway, the
four-speed automatic shifts with authority all the way into
overdrive comfort. The fully-independent suspension soaks up bumps
with a comfortable 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 power disc brakes.
Complete with maintenance records, this is affordable vintage
luxury with timeless appeal. So don't miss this SL. Call now!
