Vehicle Description
Don't let looks deceive you, because beneath the German luxury
exterior lies a powerful American heart. So while this 1983
Mercedes Benz 380SL might look stunning on the outside, the true
stunner is the 350 Chevy small block under the hood.
We'll get more into the interesting V8 power in a moment, but what
really needs to be appreciated first is just how stealthy this Benz
really is. It does a great job of disguising the powerplant upgrade
behind a great-looking R107 Mercedes. This SL retains its elegant
lines, and that's only heightened by the professional application
of the Charcoal Gray metallic paint. There was plenty invested just
so this sunshine-friendly droptop truly looks great on every sunny
day. And great paint deserves a great canvas. The body has the
quality panels, precision gaps, and confidence-inspiring door
'thunk' that you expect from every luxury Mercedes. In fact, the
only hint that this isn't a full factory car are the wire wheels -
an international symbol of a sporty upgrade.
The tan pinstripe running down the exterior profile is a nice
introduction to this car's leather interior color. Beyond just the
perfect hues, this car is desirable because inside is pure Mercedes
luxury. The seats, carpets, dashboard, wood grain and center
console are quite correct and have the kind of condition that lets
you know this was never left out in the sun. There are plenty more
great luxury features, including power windows, power locks, power
steering, and the desirable Becker Grand Prix AM/FM/cassette
stereo. And you'll be especially glad to know that on a droptop
like this, the air conditioning is a modern R134a unit that's
blowing cold. And for those days when you don't what to share the
experience with the world, this Mercedes comes with both the
folding soft top and removable hardtop.
But the real decision-maker on this car is in the engine bay. Just
imagine pulling up to the car shows and popping the hood... the
reactions from people are worth the asking price alone! But this
upgrade to a Chevy 350 cubic-inch V8 is more than just about
showing off. The motor is built with upgrades such as a four-barrel
carburetor and Weiand intake to give you a true extra wallop of
power. And the exhaust was crafted so that all people see is the
standard left side exhaust. This is the right mix of Chevy and
Mercedes parts, because the V8 is mated to a trusty TH350
three-speed automatic transmission, but you also still retain the
precision driving of the fully-independent suspension and
four-wheel disc brakes.
This is the best of everything in a very affordable package. But
something so unique and complete doesn't come around very often, so
you need to hurry if you want to make this Benz/Chevy yours. Call
today!!!