1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Description

Highly original, good maintenance, both tops, and a true V8 cruiser style - this 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is the affordable drop-top luxury classic that has everything you want.

Manganese Brown is a terrific color. There is a richness in its depth and there's a touch of metallic bubbling up within that makes you think of time you found the best cup of Italian coffee ever. And the super-smooth style is thanks to exceptional panels and a quality finish. It's a testament to both a quality build and good care. The odometer is believed to reflect the full actual mileage, which works out to averaging just over 1400 miles annually. Even the details are nice with the tan 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 the tan interior match the exterior pinstripe. It's highly stock and well-maintained for its age/mileage. So you'll love everything from the plushness of the carpet to the way the bright lights greet you when you open the door. 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, and provisions for air conditioning (it will need servicing.) The steering wheel is one of the best Mercedes ever made in terms of a grip that's never fatiguing, and the full set of VDO gauges always feels quite special. So you'll love taking it for drives.

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 ideal weekend getaway car as the miles are effortless thanks to features like power steering and four-wheel power disc brakes.

Complete the owner's manual, this is affordable vintage luxury with timeless appeal. So don't miss this SL. Call today!!!