1981 Mercedes Benz 380sl 85,000 Original Miles, 2-tops! on 2040-cars
Newton, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.8 V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: 380SL
Options: Hard Top, AM/FM Radio, Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: Auto
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Mileage: 85,459
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Brown
This listing is for a 1981 Mercedes Benz 380SL with 85,000 original miles. The car comes with a hard top, it looks to have been on the car most of its life, and the soft top is in almost new condition. Both tops are in perfect working order with all the latches working and having no leaks. The interior is spotless and with the exception of a tear in the driver seat and 2 lacquer chips in the wood on the center console. The exterior is in good drivers shape. Some of the chrome pieces are faded and might need a good polish. The paint is a little dull, and looks to have been painted once in its life. With the condition of the mechanics, interior and mileage, a great paint job could double the value of this car. Mechanically it runs and drives extremely well for its year. The front end had some play in it when we got it, but it was all repaired with Mercedes parts. Its starts right up, the engine runs VERY smooth with NO noises or hesitation. The transmission shifts good with no problems. The switch for the AC compressor is broken, and as of now we have one ordered, but have not installed it to check if it is working. The Blower motor works, and it switches from defrost to vents with no problem. The radio is in working order and seems to be original. The windows are power, and work with no hesitation. All 4 tires are Michelins with good tread, but have dry cracks on them due to the car probably sitting for a while.
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