Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a great daily driving
example of this original southern California version 1982
Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC Coupe in beautiful condition throughout in
it's original factory 'Midnight Blue' (color code 904) color paint
with a 'Sand/Beige' leather interior and with a very well
maintained service history, with only one southern California owner
since new, making this a fabulous opportunity to own the
top-of-the-line Mercedes of it's day which cost over $54K in 1982
(over $176K in 2024 dollars when adjusted for inflation according
to the CPI!) in turn-key ready driving condition! The car was
obviously always garaged and the original factory and very striking
'Midnight Blue' color paint is in exceptional condition and the
original 'Sand/Beige' leather interior is also in absolutely
exceptional condition throughout.The car's factory options include
3.8L V8 engine, automatic transmission, electric sliding sunroof,
power assisted steering, power assisted four wheel disc brakes,
tinted glass, cruise control, electric window lifts, electrically
heated rear window, fully independent suspension, power assisted
four wheel disc brakes, anti-lock brakes, automatic antenna,
automatic air conditioning with climate control, anti-theft,
central locking, insulating glass, Becker Grand Prix Cassette/Radio
and chrome Mercedes Bundt wheels.The car was purchased by its one
and only southern California owner at 'Valley Motor Center' of Van
Nuys, CA and the car has always been extraordinarily well
maintained and serviced over the years at only Mercedes-Benz
independent specialists or dealers with all original owners manuals
and service records available.The car therefore drives exactly like
such a well maintained and serviced Mercedes should and must be
seen and driven to be truly appreciated. The 3.8L V8 engine is
extremely strong and responsive, the transmission shifts smoothly
through the gears and the temperature always remains cool. All the
power options are working as they should including the sunroof and
all 4 windows and the air conditioning. The car comes with its
original owners manuals, spare wheel and factory tools.The 380SEC
Mercedes-Benz model was flagship car and only the absolute best
materials were used in this top-of-the-line model which included
all the safety demands of the S line sedans but with the engine
hood, trunk lid and bulk head between the tank and trunk being made
of light alloy to achieve its curb weight of only 1,610 kg. The car
was powered by a powerful V8 fuel injection engine with a top speed
of over 140mph matched to a 4 speed convertor automatic
transmission which when driving off proceeded in 2nd gear when
'Drive' was engaged but which utilized a pedal kickdown resulting
in first gear. A new position 'B' utilized better the engine
braking effect and was especially designed for down-hill mountain
driving! Another new feature was the floating caliper disc brakes
in front which reduced the heating up of brake fluid thus
eliminating vapor lock and consequently increasing safety.Without
doubt, this is one of the finest built cars ever made by
Mercedes-Benz, now becoming more desirable and collectible than
ever before - certainly you will look long and hard to find a finer
head-turning example with one original southern California owner
since new with original factory paint or more well maintained and
always dealer or independent specialist serviced car at this price
anywhere else!
