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Mercedes-Benz 380SL

1980 · 96,000 miles · Diamond Blue

£24,500

Listed today at Vintage & Prestige, Northampton. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1980
Registration: FEB 239W
Mileage: 96,000 miles
Engine: 3.8-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Diamond Blue
Doors: 2
Generation: R107

About this car

The R107 SL ran for 18 years, and the 380SL was one of its V8 variants, a relaxed open two-seater rather than a sports car. This 1980 UK-registered example is finished in Diamond Blue with a blue half-leather interior.

The dealer reports just over 96,000 miles, supported by MOT history, with a service book stamped up to 94,000 miles. It is said to have been garaged throughout its life and used sparingly in the last four years, covering no more than a thousand miles in that time.

Before going on sale, it was reportedly given a major service and inspected by a local specialist, who found no faults. It comes with two sets of keys, its original books and the hardtop with its stand. The page's "Accepted" marker beside the price is not explained.

Written by Vertar from Vintage & Prestige’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Mercedes-Benz factory data for the early European R107 380SL (1980–81), with a 3839 cc M116 V8 rated at 218 PS. Weight, top speed and 0-60 left null because the published figures could not be confirmed.).

Power: 215 bhp
Engine: 3,839 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated