1982 Mercedes 380sl Roadster Convertible With Hardtop on 2040-cars
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:3.8
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: SL-Class
Trim: Convertible
Drive Type: Automatic
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Mileage: 119,000
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Silver
I'm selling my 1982 Mercedes Convertible. I drive this car to work almost every day and obviously on the weekends for some fun time. I get a lot of looks and an occasiional "Thumbs up" as I am driving. It has front and rear disc brakes, power steering, and power windows. It does have automatic climate control with air condition but the a/c does not work. I never really found the need, I mean really, its a convertible. It also has cruise control.
I've listed below all the mechanical repairs done over the last 2,000 miles.
The transmission was rebuilt. Has a new timing chain,head gaskets and valve cover gaskets. A new water pump, new drive belts, and a new fuel pump. It has new spark plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap & ignition rotor, and a new air filter. Several of the metal fuel lines were replaced. It has new rear brake pads & rotors, new front brake pads, and a new master cylinder. The catalytic converter and mufflers were replaced. It has 4 "H" rated Firestone tires with only 2,000 miles on them, It has new rear KYB shocks and a new steering stabilizer shock.
As you can see, there isnt much it needs mechanically. The fuel gueage works well until you are below 1/2 a tank. then it acts irratically at times. The power antenna does not retract. As I mentioned earlier, the A/C does not work. It has an am/fm/cd player but its not hooked up.
The body is in decent condition.Has a few scratches and an occasional blister of paint. There is some rust on the rockers. I cant do body work very well. On a car like this, I would leave that to the professionals, and thats why I stopped. I simply don't have the time anymore and I think ist time to move onto one of my other projects.
Thanks for checking it out
On Aug-14-13 at 05:16:08 PDT, seller added the following information:
First time bidders "MUST" contact me when bidding or risk having me delete their bid. There are a lot of frauds out there who get a kick out of ruining your auction.
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