39k-Mile 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is a 39k-mile convertible that has been with the seller for eight years and features a cloth soft top and a color-matched hardtop. Power is provided by a 3.8-liter V8 paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission, and features include power steering and brakes, power windows, cruise control, air conditioning, a wind deflector, and more. Items replaced consist of a camshaft, fuel pump, and battery. Finished in Signal Red over a Palomino leather interior, this R107 is now offered with a custom car cover, original owner's books, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear Minnesota title in the seller’s name.

This 380SL wears its original coat of Signal Red (568) paint with contrasting black side moldings, a black cloth retractable soft top with a plastic rear window, and fog lamps. A body-colored factory hardtop is included along with a stand for storage.

Factory 14” Bundt wheels are wrapped in 205/70 Michelin RainForce MX4 tires of unknown age. Handling is provided by power steering and power brakes.

The interior is fitted with Palomino leather bucket seats and matching door panels, dash, and carpeting. The dash and center console have woodgrain accents and there are aftermarket all-weather floor mats installed in the footwells. Amenities include an AM/FM/cassette stereo with a power antenna, cruise control, power windows, and automatic climate control. The seller indicates that the factory-equipped air conditioning is not blowing cold at this time.

Instrumentation is framed by a 4-spoke steering wheel and consists of a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, and instantaneous MPG. The 6-digit mechanical odometer shows approximately 39k miles, which are reported to be true per the seller.

The M116 3.8-liter V8 is original to the vehicle and has been maintained with regular oil changes by the seller in eight years of ownership. The camshaft, fuel pump, and battery have been replaced. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission and a console-mounted, gated shift lever.

Additional undercarriage photos can be found in the gallery.

The CARFAX report shows Minnesota registration from new. The sale includes the factory hardtop, a rolling rack, a fitted car cover, the original books, a new set of carpeted floor mats, and an accessory wind deflector.