1983 MERCEDES-BENZ 380SL ROADSTER

OVERVIEW

This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is powered by a 3.8L V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Candy Apple Red paint with a canvas convertible top over a brown leather interior, this German classic is now offered by the selling dealer with a color-matched removable hardtop, original owner's manual, clean CARFAX report, and clear title.

Highlights

• Newer paint 
• Air conditioning 
• Power options including locks, windows, and steering 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: North Carolina 

EXTERIOR

• Candy Apple Red paint 
• Canvas convertible top 
• Color-matched removable hardtop 
• Dual chrome side mirrors 

Updates

• Exterior was repainted in Candy Apple Red

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 14-inch stock wheels 
• 205/70 Michelin radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Brown leather upholstery
• Woodgrain trim 
• Bucket seats 
  • Black seat covers
• Center console with automatic shifter
• Air conditioning 
• Power windows 
• Power locks 
• Power steering  
• Factory Blaupunkt stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Cassette player

Updates

• Air conditioning converted to R134a  

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer 
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer 
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature 
  • Clock 
  • Fuel economy 
  • Fuel 
• Odometer shows 144,965 miles
  • Most recent CARFAX odometer reading: 144,208 miles in June 2025
  • Title reads true mileage 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 3.8L V8
  • 155 horsepower 
  • 196 lb-ft of torque 
  • Fuel-injection 

Transmission

• Four-speed automatic 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Power front disc brakes 
• Single-exit exhaust system 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Paint rub on front corners of bumpers as seen in photos 
• Wear seen on front seats
• Crack seen on driver bolster 
• Cracking of material on lower center console
• Split in central arm rest material 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Color-matched removable hard top 
• Original owner's manual 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• CARFAX report 
  • Begins in 1983
  • Shows accident-free ownership in Texas, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, and North Carolina