This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL underwent a cosmetic refresh under previous ownership, including a repaint, a replacement soft top, and a reupholstered interior. The car is finished in Astral Silver Metallic over blue leather upholstery and is powered by a 3.8-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a color-matched removable hardtop, a blue soft top, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, fog lights, a rear bench seat, electric windows, automatic climate control, and a cassette stereo. The air conditioning system was overhauled in 2022 and the car was acquired by the selling dealer in 2023. This R107 shows 128k miles and is now offered at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature, service records, a tool kit, and a clean Florida title.
The car left the factory in Astral Silver Metallic (735) and was refinished and fitted with a replacement blue soft top under previous ownership. Features include a color-matched removable hardtop, quad headlights, fog lights, a power antenna, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim. The Carfax report lists an accident in January 2007, though further details are unavailable.
Silver-finished 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are mounted with General Altimax RT43 tires showing 2018 date codes. The car was factory equipped with power steering, a fully independent suspension, and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes.
The seats were reupholstered in blue leather under previous ownership, and replacement carpets and Zebrano wood trim were installed. Interior features include a rear bench seat, automatic climate control, electric windows, and a Becker Grand Prix cassette stereo. The air conditioning system was overhauled in June 2022, which involved replacing the air conditioning compressor, receiver/drier, expansion valve, condenser, pressure switch, belt, and fittings as well as fabricating mounts for the condenser.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including an 85-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel economy, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 128k miles. The Florida title lists a mileage of 129,902 in January 2024.
The 3.8-liter V8 was factory rated at 155 horsepower and 196 lb-ft of torque. A replacement fan shroud was fitted in June 2022.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The shift linkage bushings were replaced in June 2022.
The Carfax report lists the aforementioned accident.