Mercedes Benz R107 380 SL (1982)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R107 380 SL from 1982 in the color Astral Silver with grey leather interior.

Highlights:

• 2nd hand, with current TÜV, H license plate, new soft top, new premium tires and immediately ready to drive
• Extensive documentation is available, including California blue plate with original Mercedes of California purchase contract and copy of the factory production card from Germany, punch card (car accompanying card) from the factory, maintenance booklet, owners manual, consumer info booklet, radio information booklet, radio manual, cruise control cardboard card for the steering wheel, climate cardboard card, warranty policy, tire mounting cardboard card), service booklet up to approx. 80,000 km maintained at Mercedes-Benz dealership and individual invoices available.
• In the current ownership, between €4,000 and €5,000 was invested for customs, shipping, new tires, TÜV and an H-registration
• First owner was a German in California, where the Mercedes was used as a fair-weather vehicle and stood in a garage
• Service booklet was kept up to 50,000 mi, after which the mileage can be traced on the basis of invoices
• After import to Germany, tires were replaced and the front axle overhauled
• A second set of US bumpers (stainless steel and rust-free) is also being sold
• A never used hardtop, incl. original ceiling hoist (for mounting in the garage) is available
• The following equipment is available: Folding roof, power steering, central locking, electric windows, air conditioning, cruise control, radio, hardtop
• Overall well-maintained original condition, absolutely untouched

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1981
• First registration: USA, 1982
• Location: 86911 Diessen am Ammersee
• 2 owners
• Accident-free
• TÜV until 05/26
• H license plate
• Immediately ready to drive, but with German registration
• Restored

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz 380 SL is a luxurious and comfortable convertible that was produced from 1971 to 1989. It is the second model in the SL series and was the brand's flagship at the time. The convertible is equipped with a 3.8-liter V8 engine that produces 185 hp or 218 hp. By the end of production in 1989, almost 190,000 convertibles had been produced.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Astral Silver
• Interior with gray leather upholstery and wood applications
• Black folding roof in good condition
• Repaint free

Engine and transmission:

• 3.8-liter V8 engine
• Automatic gearbox
• New service has been carried out

Mileage:

• 82,791 mi (read off)
• Mileage can be traced
• Checkbook was kept up to 50,000 mi, after that the mileage can be traced through invoices

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, checkbook

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: New (less than 100 km run)
• Brakes: New
• The underbody is rust-free and unwelded
• Please have a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Minor scratches and individual stone chips on the body, but according to the seller nothing that goes beyond the usual Smart Repair and paint care
• Leather in the interior quite stiff, but without cracks or the like
• Driver's seat rubbed in one place, can be recolored
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary of the car

A Mercedes-Benz R107 380 SL from 1982 in a well-kept original condition is offered here for auction. The convertible was imported from the USA and has 2 owners in its history to date. The vehicle has been cleared through customs, MOT'd and H-approved. Furthermore, the front axle and brake system were overhauled and new tires were fitted. Thanks to the extensive documentation, the history can be easily traced. In short, this is a visually appealing and technically reliable classic car that is a real highlight for collectors and enthusiasts.