1982 Mercedes-Benz 380

1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible For Sale The SL model was a 2-seat convertible/roadster supplied with a standard soft top and a removable hardtop. The 380SL (R107 in Mercedes-Speak) took the chassis components of the mid-size Mercedes-Benz W114 model and installed the larger engines from the top-of-the-line S-Class (W116), which produced excellent performance. The V8 engines were re-tuned for greater efficiency and consumed less fuel. The U.S. R107 sported quad headlights and front and rear safety bumpers.The 380SL most closely resembles the original concept of the R107 introduced in 1972 in terms of engine size and weight, and many consider the 380SL the best- balanced model in the 17-year model run. It benefits from the several significant improvements engineered along the way: fuel injection, 4-speed transmission, climate control system, higher axle ratios. This particular example is in rust-free, excellent condition and with low mileage for its age and a clean CarFax. It is finished in Manganese Brown Metallic with a Palamino (174) M-B Tex interior in excellent original condition. Its new soft-top is deluxe Hartz Cloth as furnished by the factory in Beige, and there's a removable matching (Brown) hardtop in excellent condition along with accessory stand on rollers. All lights and accessories work: power steering, power disc brakes, heater, power mirrors, etc. The stereo has been upgraded to an easy-to-use Kenwood AM/FM/CD unit without modifying the dash. All in all, this is an excellent example of a Mercedes model that has begun to appreciate rapidly (as recently written up by Hemmings Motor News and Haggerty), with the previous SLs reaching or exceeding six figures in value. The 380SL is the ideal Summer/Winter classic car for the East End. It can be used comfortably year-round with two tops and driven confidently anywhere due to its M- B quality. Located In Mattituck, NY Trim: SLCondition: UsedCertified: 0Fuel Type: GasolineOptions: Leather Interior Surface