Vehicle Description
Here's a classic Mercedes that has upper-crust pedigree at a great
price. This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL lets neighborhood think you've
hit it big, while you enjoy the virtues a durable and appealing
example of German engineering.
The design of the R107 series Mercedes SL was regal from day one,
and now it has matured into a true symbol of distinction. The bold
three-pointed star in front always commands attention, and the
cream paint gives this one a butter-smooth attitude. Teutonic
tightness of these legendary overbuilt cars. No other convertible
from this era has the build quality you experience every time the
solid door makes its reassuring 'thunk'. Even the brightwork on the
bumpers, grille, windshield, and around the cabin retain the kind
of shine you expect from the best in motoring. And speaking of
brightwork, the unique baroque alloy wheels complete the package of
an iconic 1980s Mercedes.
You can never go wrong with the R107's interior completed in quite
durable leather. The tan buckets are so comfortable and complete
that the moment you get behind the wheel, you instantly understand
why these SLs are a road trip favorite. 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, which tells you there was seldom a time this one was
parked with its top down. This one has all the nice original luxury
touches such as power windows, power locks, and a Pioneer
AM/FM/CD/Aux stereo. A nice upgrade is the air conditioning has
been converted to modern R-134a, so you can stay comfortable with
the top down well into the summertime. But when the weather turns
cold, or you just like a little extra style, a matching hard top
also comes with this Benz.
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 looks like it has been the poster child for regular maintenance
(when you know the reputation of a Mercedes, then that last part
will make you confident that this SL can drive to the moon and
back.) The pampering of this car is so thorough, you can even tell
just by looking at the tidy undercarriage. On the road, the
four-speed automatic clicks through the gears in a businesslike
fashion. The fully independent suspension soaks up bumps with a
well-damped 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, cruise control, and four-wheel disc
brakes.
It's easy to understand why these SLs remain so popular. It's an
affordable and reliable classic that provides enjoyable top-down
motoring, while being relatively inexpensive to own and maintain.
This fits in your budget so well that it will break your enthusiast
heart if you don't act quick enough to pick up this turnkey
classic. Call today!!!
