1981 Mercedes 380sl Low Miles!!!!!! on 2040-cars
Florence, Colorado, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.8L V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: 380
Options: Removable Hard-Top, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 70,887
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Gray
A very nice little car with absolutely NO rust or body damage ever! All original paint, interior, and mechanicals, with only 70,887 miles since the day it was born! It has just come out of an extended slumber in my garage and started right up. It needs a good cleaning and some fresh gas, but I don't have the time to put into it any more.
Just before it went into storage, all of the fluids (with synthetic oil), filters, and plugs were changed, and it was put on blocks to keep the almost new tires good. The interior, other than needing detailed, is in remarkable condition. It didn't ever spend much time in the sun so it doesn't have the typical sunburn that these all get. The body is flawless, other than some very light scratches from someone removing and installing the hard-top. The blue canvas soft-top is useable as is with clear plastic windows, and it was just waterproofed before going into storage. The wire wheels have no curb rash or rust issues at all.
Now for the bad -
It idled a little rough when it started, but it smooths out when driving, maybe old gas. The back window on the hard-top is cracked and was that way when I got it, but it's still solid. The exhaust needs work, it has the original exhaust and has a few bad spots. I replaced the climate control module with a newer aluminum one instead of the plastic, but I never got to the amplifier and I think it needs replaced. The previous owner installed a valve to turn off the hot water to the heater core, and that lets the A/C work fine.
I will require a $500 deposit through Paypal within 48 hours, the rest will need to be paid by certified check or cash within 5 days, or when the car is picked up. I will accept Paypal for the entire payment if you agree to pay the fees. Other arrangements can be discussed BEFORE the auction ends. I will accept a personal check, but the car can't leave until it turns into cash in my hand. I will load to ship, or you can drive it away. Storage is available for a short time in my garage, but payment still has to be completed within 5 days.
Please ask lots of questions, come look it over, or schedule a test drive if you would like. I have other vehicles that I will be listing soon, like a 1959 Mercedes 180, so watch for those too! This car is also listed locally, so it is subject to sale outside of Ebay, but I will pull those ads once this gets a bid.
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