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1985 Mercedes 380sl Low Miles! on 2040-cars

US $8,500.00
Year:1985 Mileage:48544 Color: Gold /
 Tan
Location:

Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States

Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States
Transmission:AUTO
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:3.8 LITRE
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:PRIVATE OWNER
VIN: WDBBA45C4FA018695 Year: 1985
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: HARD AND SOFT TOPS
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: LEFT
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Convertible
Mileage: 48,544
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: 380 SL
Exterior Color: Gold
Interior Color: Tan
Condition: Certified pre-ownedTo qualify for certified pre-owned status, vehicles must meet strict age, mileage, and inspection requirements established by their manufacturers. Certified pre-owned cars are often sold with warranty, financing and roadside assistance options similar to their new counterparts. See the seller's listing for full details.Seller Notes:"Needs a warmup regulator, Steering wheel clatters, temp gauge not functioning, dash lights not functioning."

I am the third owner of this great road car.  It was purchased new in Hawaii and container shipped to the US to a family member upon her death about 7 years ago.  I bought it from them and have only driven it about 100 miles since I acquired it about a year ago.  Cam chains were upgraded at about 40K. No receipts, but I have pix.  All parts used were original MB.  Car is in great overall condition and runs and drives great for a 30 year old car.  I have replaced the battery, fuel pump, had to hood professionally repainted, and replaced the under hood rubber pads, fixed a lot of minor issues and serviced and detailed the whole car since I bought it. It has always been stored inside.  No oil or fluid leaks at this time.  Tires were new at 42K.  Brakes were redone, a few years back. The original radio was replaced with a newer unit, but I have the original. Original hard top is in great shape.  It comes with a convenient roll around cart for storage.  AC works great, cruise control, power windows, locks, interior and exterior lights work as should, rear defroster works on hardtop. Soft top is in great original condition with great rubber seals.  Rear plastic glass is only slightly foggy around edges.  Tool kit is there and complete, but original Mercedes top tool is missing as is original owner manual.  We are still searching for it.  I bought 2 reproduction tools to get by.  The car will need a new warm-up regulator at some point.  Its more of a minor annoyance at this point.  Car runs fine after a couple of minutes.  The temp gauge quit working, and the rheostat on the instrument lights is bad.  I am still working on these two issues.  I also has a small exhaust leak at the muffler, not a hole.  Hope to get this taken care of this week.  The only other issue I have to report is a clatter in the steering wheel, which as it turns out, is a common problem with the steering shaft coupler.  not an expensive fix. I am searching for a small vacuum leak in the engine this week too.  Paint is good for a driven car this age, no dents, no rust, rockers solid.  Dents removed except for one tiny above the headlight bezel.  Someone ran a key down the sides of the car at some point, but it is only in the clear coat and is hard to see. That's about all I can think of. Car is a blast to drive and is in incredible shape for its age.  A top rated favorite by Road and Track magazine.  You may contact me for any further questions. I welcome any third party inspections done by professionals.

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