Current Auction: Sun Valley Auction 2016 on September 3rd, 2016
216
Lot #:
216
Year:
1983
Make:
Mercedes Benz
Model:
380 SL
Body Style:
CVT
Exterior Color:
Red
Interior Color:
Black
# of Cylinders:
8
Engine Size :
3.8L
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
69,335
Mileage Type:
Original
Description:
LOT 216 1983 MERCEDES-BENZ 380SL CONVERTIBLE
HIGHLIGHTS
Engine:3.8L
Trans: Automatic
Color: Red
Interior: Black
VIN/Serial: WDBBA45A5DB023491
• Original Signal Red paint with Black leather interior
•3.8/155 HP V-8 engine
• Automatic transmission
• One owner
• Bellevue Washington car
• Clean CarFax
• Only 69,335 miles
• Pacific Northwest car from new
• Power steering
• Power disc brakes
• Cruise control
• Power windows
• Power locks
• Original Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo
One-Owner 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL in Red with Black Leather Interior. 3.8L/155HP V8 Engine. Automatic Trans. Only 69,335 miles. Pacific Northwest car from new. The 380SL is a heady mix of V-8 power, refined luxury, and sporty underpinnings in a classic and timeless design. This 1983 Mercedes Benz 380 SL could almost pass for new. If you look close enough, long enough, you can eventually spot a tiny blemish or two in the exterior paint, but it is practically flawless. The black leather interior is brand new. The matching door panels are in good condition and the dash pad is free of cracks or sun damage. All of the gauges (oil pressure, temperature, gas gauge) work, as does all of the safety equipment (lights, wipers, horn, seat belts, etc.). The tachometer and speedometer are also functioning. The clock works as does the cruise control. Of course the factory air conditioning works properly and blows cold. Overall, this is one of the nicest 1983 Mercedes Benz 380 SL Roadsters that we've come across in quite some time.
A fabulous example of Mercedes' luxury sports car, this Red and Black beauty is an exceedingly well-kept, extremely low-mileage and always-garaged example of the great SL line. This car came from the factory with the 3.8 liter fuel-injected V-8 engine. With only 69,335 miles, it eagerly starts at the turn of the key, idles smoothly and pulls strongly. The automatic transmission shifts cleanly and smoothly, just as one would expect from a premier luxury sports car. The brakes function very well, the car stops quickly without pulling to either side. Out on the open road, it feels like a modern sports car with nice acceleration, tight handling and just a great overall feel. It is quick, comfortable, eye-catching and, not to be forgotten, fun to drive.
