1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 380SL

OVERVIEW

This 1985 Mercedes 380SL is powered by a fuel-injected 3.8-liter V8 engine backed by a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include power steering, disc brakes, antenna, driver-side mirror, and windows; air conditioning; a body-colored removable hard top; a convertible soft top; and an AM/FM stereo. Finished in Anthracite Gray Metallic and equipped with a newer black soft top over a gray leather interior, this 380SL is available now and comes with an owner's manual, the original window sticker, maintenance records, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear Virginia title.

EXTERIOR - FEATURES

The exterior is finished in Anthracite Gray Metallic. Features include chrome bumpers with impact guards, a chrome grille, side impact trim, chrome mirror caps, and chrome rocker moldings. Additional features include a color-keyed removable hard top, a black folding convertible top that was replaced in 2008, and a power antenna. The seller states that the body needs to be repainted because the clearcoat has worn off.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 14-inch Bundt wheels is wrapped in radial tires.

INTERIOR - FEATURES

The bucket seats are upholstered in gray leather. Features include power steering, brakes, windows, and driver-side mirror; a center console with woodgrain accents and an automatic shifter; a digital AM/FM stereo; and air conditioning. The seller states that the air conditioning was replaced at 37K miles in 2008.

INTERIOR - GAUGES

A 150-mph speedometer, a clock, and gauges for the fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and voltage are mounted ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 41,305 miles, which is in line with the last reported mileage on the CARFAX report.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a fuel-injected 3.8-liter V8 engine and backed by a four-speed automatic transmission. The seller states that a new battery has been installed. An oil and filter change was completed in October 2019. 

UNDERCARRIAGE

This 380SL was factory-equipped with a four-wheel independent suspension and a rear drive axle. Braking is provided by power discs. 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

According to the seller, this car sat in storage for the last two years. The CARFAX report starts in March 1985 and shows an accident-free history with ownership in Oklahoma and Virginia. The last reported mileage was 41,306 and was logged in 2017. The seller will include an owner's manual, the original window sticker, and maintenance records as part of the sale.