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Up for sale is a beautiful 1984 Mercedes Benz 380SL Convertible Hardtop from California. It has not been driven very much over the past few years and the owners have decided to sell for this reason. This car has been garage kept and the paint is in near perfect condition. It has been well maintained and we are looking for a new owner who will appreciate the condition and enjoy the car as much as the current owners have over the past several years.
The good stuff about this classic:
This is a beautiful convertible hardtop with cream color paint and deep tan interior.
The paint and body are in very good condition. Since this is a California car, there are no signs of rust on the body.
The interior is equally as nice considering the age, but as shown in the picture, the driver’s door panel has a small split in it, near the arm rest. I’m told the door panels may still be available from Mercedes.
This car was well maintained by the dealer as well as two independent specialty Mercedes shops. We have all the service records for the maintenance history. The Transmission shifts well and the car has no drive-train noise.
The brakes feel good but should be inspected before you put the car into service. All the gauges work but the odometer stopped reading last year. The owner has only put about 200 miles on the car since the odometer stopped reading.
The radio is original and works but the power antenna does not go up.
What the car needs:
The trunk needs a replacement spring to hold it up.
The tires are aged and show cracking should be replaced.
The chrome on the factory rims is good, some pitting, no rust, just need a good polishing.
It will need the antenna repaired or replaced.
The odometer needs to be repaired.
The engine smokes. This just started recently and the cause has not been confirmed. As it is smoking, it is being sold at a reduced price and is sold in “as-is” condition and well below market value. The repair will need to be made before you smog it.
This would be an excellent car if the engine was in top condition. You would have only basic service work to do aside from the engine smoking and have a near perfect 30 year old classic to drive daily.
The owners have asked that I handle the sale. If you have any questions please, “ask before you bid”. There are no refunds or cancellations after the purchase has been made.
If you are not local to Orange County, California, we will work with you to arrange the shipment of the car. You are responsible for arranging the shipping company and paying for all shipping charges.

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