<< Back

Mercedes 380 SL

Mileage: 73,087 Top Speed: 127 Year: 1983 0 - 60: 9.4 MOT Expiry: June 2015 BHP: 204 Tax Expiry: Expired Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic Exterior Colour: Silver Engine Capacity: 3839cc Interior Colour: Grey Leather Engine Configuration: V8

Mercedes 380 SL | £15,995

Mileage: 73,087

Model History

The R107 chassis replaced the now highly sought after W113 SL chassis or 'pagoda' in 1972. The R107 was produced in two variants the SL and SLC, the SL being a 2 seater convertible roadster with a soft top and removable hard top.

The SLs defined personal luxury cars for almost 2 decades (1971-1989) and were powered by eight different engines in that time.

The engine in the 380SL was a new all-aluminium 3.8Litre V8 introduced in 1981 to replace the 4.5Litre V8. This was part of an efficiency program in which Mercedes re-tuned the V8 engines for greater efficiency. 1981 also saw the 107 gain a small upgrade in the form of a 4 speed auto gearbox replacing the 3 speed with ABS added to the range a year earlier.

Built at a time when engineers ruled at Mercedes rather than the accountants the R107 chassis was built to a standard rather than a price. It was built for 18 years for a very good reason and one that will become more and more appreciated as time goes on.

Equipment

Removable winter hard top, First aid kit, Spare wheel, Kenwood tape player, Central locking, Power assisted steering, Electric windows. 

Exterior

This beautiful Mercedes has exceptional metallic silver paint that really suits the classic lines of the SL well. There are no signs of corrosion in any of the normal weak spots and the car is arrow straight down both sides with no noticeable chips or imperfections. All of the chrome trim is very good condition with none of the usual pit marks and all of the rubber and plastic trim are in fine order. The underside of the car is very good with no structural corrosion in any of the common areas.

Interior

The grey leather makes for an excellent combination with sparkling silver paint. The seats are in great condition with no significant wear and the dash and all of the trim is free from any damage with the wood in excellent order with no marks or signs of lacquer peal. The boot area is very clean and both the soft and hard top are in excellent shape.

Engine & Transmission

This 380 SL has always been well serviced, the last being carrier out in October 2013 by a well known Mercedes Benz specialist and has been meticulously maintained. The mechanical condition of this example is excellent and the car drives very well pulling through the gears with ease. 

Wheels, Tyres & Brakes

This 380 SL was first registered in August 1983 and has a very comprehensive service history with 17 stamps in the original service book and a file full of supporting invoices. The last service was done in October 2013 by John Haynes Mercedes Specialist.

History File

There are 17 stamps in the original book, with the last service being carried out in October 2013 at a cost of over £2k by John Haynes Mercedes specialist. There is also a large file of service and parts invoices and a file of MOT certificates going back to the mid 90s.