1985 Mercedes-benz Sl-class 380sl Pristine Orig Ca Car - Low Miles on 2040-cars
San Diego, California, United States
If you were ever looking for a 2 owner 380SL roadster that is one of the best untouched originals around you have found it! This is a magnificent original 1985 Mercedes 380SL model. Garage kept 100% of its life, owned by the original single lady owner for its first 19 years and meticulously cared for its entire life, only 92,614 pampered miles with only17,000 over the last 13 years. Includes all of the original books, records, manuals tools, cassette tape deck and even the original first aid kit. This car is as nice as you can get and truly looks, runs and drives like a 30K very well cared for original. You will rarely come across any SL even a very low mile example that compares to this one. The car is truly in mint condition. The car is impeccable and babied and pampered from day one. When driven the car was never parked in direct sunlight always protecting the beautiful original Nautical Blue paint. The car has virtually no door dings, wear marks or scratches, never parked near other cars. The stunning Nautical Blue/Gray combination is not only rare but an absolute beauty to be seen in at your favorite weekend getaway. The car still has the original lustrous Nautical Blue. The paint is stunning and has absolutely no rust, accidents or clear coat issues, truly an amazing 29 year old well cared for classic. The original gray leather interior is in brand new condition! The leather seats are perfect as is the carpet throughout. The original dash is flawless, the wood console has no discoloration or cracks. Everything operates perfectly including both the heater and the climate controlled air conditioning. The car also has the rare driver side air bag (only used by the factory on late 1985 models), power windows, power antenna, power door locks, cruise control and original Becker radio. The car runs and drives like its 1985 all over again. The engine purrs and the transmission shifts smoothly. The car handles on the road perfectly with no play in the steering, stops on a dime, no fluid leaks. Has the most efficient 3.8 liter fuel injected V8 that incorporates the durable dual timing chain. This 380SL needs nothing but a new owner to appreciate the beauty that it is. |
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