1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Description

Long-term ownership, highly original, good maintenance, both tops, cold-blowing A/C, actual mileage, and a true V8 cruiser style - this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is the affordable drop-top luxury classic that has everything you want.

Mercedes built these R107 SLs correctly from day one, so if you find a well-preserved example like this, age is barely a factor. Super straight sheet metal, complete trim, and German-engineered precision in the panel fit tell you that you're looking at a proper classic Mercedes. Plus, the Champagne paint is believed to be the original application. After nearly 40 years it's no longer perfect, but it's a natural patina that gives this a true established charm. If you don't feel that way, too, this one does have the kind of value price that leaves room in your budget for a proper respray. It really has a stock style from the pinstripe and iconic factory alloys. Capping off this premium appearance is a nice brown folding roof, and there's also a color-matched hardtop whenever you want a coupe-like profile.

While having two roof options makes this car ideal, we all know these SLs are best when topless. So it's nice to have a tan leather interior that harmonizes so well with the exterior color. It's highly stock and well-maintained for its age/mileage. That's because this classic is likely a two-owner vehicle that spent 35 years under the first owner. That means a better level of care. But what also makes this car desirable is it retains all the features that make it a true luxury machine. This includes conveniences such as power windows, cruise control, an armrest center console, working courtesy lights, and cold-blowing factory air conditioning. Even the first aid kit is still present. Plus, you'll spot a well-integrated upgrade with the later-style AM/FM/CD stereo that's still a Mercedes unit.

The 3.8-liter fuel-injected V8 is one of those ideal powerhouses with an overhead cam design that knows how to make good torque even at the low end. That's how these Mercedes-Benzes know how to pull away from every stoplight with authority. Out on the highway, the four-speed automatic shifts with authority all the way into overdrive comfort. The fully-independent suspension soaks up bumps with a comfortable feeling that somehow never isolates the sporting nature that's entertaining on a twisty country road. This is the perfect weekend getaway car as the miles are effortless thanks to features like power steering and four-wheel power disc brakes.

The sale comes complete with service manuals and maintenance records. This is affordable vintage luxury with timeless appeal. So don't miss this SL. Call today!!!