1981 Mercedes 380 Slc Silver On Navy Leather on 2040-cars

1981 Mercedes 380 SLC

C107 380 V8 Coupe

Justin 503-969-5127

Hello and thanks for checking out my auction.  On eBay today we have a cool and collectable 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC.  This is the 4 seat coupe version and the top is fixed, in other words it does not come off..  I used to see these cars all the time but as the years pass, they continue to disappear from the roads..  Funny side note, I went to Palm Springs, CA last spring and saw lots of them..  Funny that they all migrated south to the desert.. 

This car is one of the last SLCs to be produced..  1981 was the last year these cars were made.  These cars were used in racing and rallies in all sorts of configurations..  They are a well built, solid coupe with a strong V8 engine..  At this time Mercedes was making the best built cars on the road.  This car helps prove that.

The car is Bright Silver Metallic with a Navy Blue Leather Interior.  The paint is good, but not perfect.  It was redone several years ago and still shines well.  There are no dents or dings or scratches.  It has just been professionally buffed and waxed.  The Mercedes Chrome Spoke wheels are rare and beautiful.  There is no pealing chrome or curb rash.  The tires are 95%.

The interior is nice.  The Navy leather is still in good condition and original.  The carpet is clean and bright, the headliner is clean and tight too.

The power windows work, the blinkers and all the lights and instruments too.  The wipers are great.  The sunroof works but slowly..  I find that it likes to be assisted with a little extra hand pressure.  The heater and defrost work well, but the A/C is not blowing cold.  All the belts are hooked up and all of the parts are there.  It may just need a charge.

The engine is the best part of this car.  It runs perfectly and starts instantly in any temperature even after months of sitting.  It does not smoke or use oil.  It leaves nothing on the garage floor.  It is powerful and smooth at the same time.  It is also clean..  Not detailed clean, but kept clean.  The oil and filters were regularly changed and all the hoses and belts are in good condition.  The transmission shifts smoothly between all gears and never skips, slips or drips.

All in all this is a good Mercedes.  I think it would make the perfect car for a vacation pad or a weekend run-a-bout.  It would also be fun to use for vintage auto rallies.  You could drive it every day if you wanted to, but these cars can be expensive to maintain so I find that if I limit my driving, the car will cost much less to own..   With that said, vintage European vehicles require a good trustworthy mechanic.  If you are new to this type of car, find a place with a long track record and remembers these cars.  Even if it costs a little more, it will be worth it in the long run.  When you use a mechanic like this they can help you plan for maintenance expenses ahead of time.

This 380 SLC has a ton of vintage appeal and will surely be one to hold on to for future appreciation. 

I am selling the car with a very low reserve and I know the Mercedes will sell the first go around as long as we all play by these rules. 

#1.  Only bid if you have intentions to buy. 

#2. Ask any and all questions before bidding. 

#3. Please contact me BEFORE BIDDING if you have zero or negative feedback.

#4. This is an AS-IS sale.  I have done my best to describe it exactly as I see it but it has no warranties or guarantees.

#5. I will not accept Pay-Pal for the balance payment of the car.  Pay-Pal is for the deposits only, the balance must be paid by certified check or wire.  Legitimate and legal buyers only please. 

Just be real and genuine and I will make sure that the winning bidder is happy with his or her purchase.  I have 100% positive feedback and I plan on keeping that.  Also, I will end the sale for the right offer so don’t wait till the last second and worry about missing out.  Just call me and we will work out a fair price..

I’m Justin my Phone number is 503-969-5127