Remarkable 1981 Red 380 Sl, 88,000 Miles, High Score — No Reserve!! on 2040-cars

I'm listing this 1981 Mercedes Benz with about 88,000 miles for a nice lady here in Tampa Bay. She's selling because she does not use it, and wants to see it go to a new home. This Benz used to belong to her ex who passed away not too long ago. From what I understand he owned it for the past 12 years or so. Per AutoCheck's history report, this is an accident free and a 4 owner Mercedes. AutoCheck Score is 48. Similar vehicles scored between 15 to 36, so this one is off the charts! I will be glad to email the report upon request. 

I listed this Benz before but had an issue with the paperwork so I released the previous buyer from any buying obligations. After a few weeks, the affair was resolved and it's ready to go now! I also gave it a FULL detail which it shows! This Mercedes is truly in remarkable shape. Paint finish is of the high-end kind, and the interior is in pretty good condition considering its age. The seats have covers but there are not tears on them (see photos). Just about everything on this Mercedes works as is should. The turning signals work, but don't blink... I think that all it needs is a relay. The A/C does not work. I was told that it was working not too long ago so there's a fair chance that all it may need is a recharge, but don't know for sure. On the rear quoter panel where the gas door is located at the paint finish has some very faint stains and scuffs within the gas door area (see photos). I think that the paint stains may come off with a high-speed buffer.

Mechanically this Benz is also in remarkable condition. I drove it around town (including on the highway) and it runs VERY well. It drives strong, the steering is straight and has no play, and the brakes work well too. One needs to drive this SL to really appreciates its true condition. Tires are like in-new-condition also. Hardtop and Soft-top are in wonderful shape too (see photos)! Vehicle has a powerful CD MP3 Bluetooth Stereo System, with an amp and an integrated battery trickle charger. The Stereo System does sound very well! This model has the Cruise Control factory option, and the clock within the instrument cluster still works!

For what it's worth, I truly feel that this is a very nice SL that it's probably well above average from what's out there... So if you are searching for a nice clean example, then I believe this one deserves serious consideration!! Thanks for looking and don't hesitate to contact me with any questions!

This is a NO RESERVE Listing: This is a great opportunity to buy a very nice Mercedes 380 SL at a fabulous price!  PLEASE...Serious eBay Members Only! If Not Sure How eBay Works Don’t Hesitate to Contact Me First!! 

Required Deposit:  A $750.00 deposit is due within 24 hours from the end of the auction and is payable through Pay Pal. The deposit is refundable ONLY in the event I failed to accurately describe the vehicle, OR if you uncover an issue that I wasn't aware of. I cannot accept balance through Pay Pal because Electronic Tracking is required to maintain Pay Pal Buyer/Seller Guarantees.

Payment of Balance: The balance is payable to the seller at the time you take possession of the vehicle. Payments can be made by personal check (upon clearance), cashiers checks (upon clearance) bank wire transfers, or good old fashion cash.

Taking Possession of The Vehicle: Our policy is that you take possession of the vehicle and finalize the transaction within 7 days. If you require additional time, please let me know so I can make the arrangements with the seller. Please note, that the Seller has possession of the vehicle, so it'll be picked up at the Seller's address. Although I've examined the title, it's also in the possession of the Seller and will be endorsed when the transaction is finalized.

Out of Town Buyers – Shipping the Vehicle: If you're an out-of-town buyer, full payment must be made prior to shipping.  I'll be glad to assist buyers in making shipping arrangements and I can refer buyers to a trusted transportation company that I personally use, but all costs are buyer's responsibility.

Car History Reports: eBay no longer offers complementary car history reports since I transact such a quantity of sales. So, I leave it to the buyer to pull one if desired.

Warranties & Guarantees: As is customary, the vehicle is being sold “As Is,” and there are No Warranties or Guarantees offered.

Prior Sale of Vehicle:  Keep in mind that I'm listing vehicles for others, and on a very rare occasion it happened that a seller changed his mind during the course of the auction. We ALL act in good faith, but an unforeseen circumstance can arise.... in two years of conducting eBay vehicle auctions and having sold hundreds of vehicles, this kind of thing happened once, but I wanted to mention this VERY REMOTE possibility right up-front. 

Communication is the Key to a GREAT Deal.  Don't Hesitate to Contact Me at 727.522.2531

ABOUT ME – The Listing Agent

My name is Jose I'm a Graphic Artist by profession and a car lover by choice...In fact, I worked my way through college doing mainly sports car restorations. Although I'm not a “master mechanic,” I know cars VERY well and have an eye for value. I'm not a “Car Dealer,” or a “Broker,” but I provide a valuable service to individuals who don't have the time or expertise to list their vehicles on e-Bay. 

While I provide this service as a “Business,” I'm VERY particular about who I deal with, and I'm especially careful when it comes to the vehicle being sold. In fact, I reject vehicles that don’t meet my criteria, and this accounts for my success! I utilize an extensive “Check List,” on every vehicle. I personally check all the paperwork, inspect the vehicle (including paint, bodywork and engine) and finally test drive myself if applicable. While I do my best to uncover and disclose all possible issues relating to a vehicle, I always suggest that buyers have the vehicle inspected before finalizing a transaction. 

As you can see, I've achieved good rating on eBay, so my major objective is to provide eBay members with complete satisfaction, and a fair deal!  eBay members are the most important part of any transaction that I make, so my goal is to be as accurate as possible. If an issue does arise, I'll do my best to solve it. I believe that communication can solve any problem, so if you buy or bid on a vehicle that I've listed, and a problem arises, please talk to me before leaving any negative feedback! Communication is the Key to a GREAT Deal.  Don't Hesitate to Contact Me at 727.522.2531