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Mercedes-Benz SL 380 SL

1983 · 78,000 miles · Automatic · Champagne Gold

£37,995

Listed today at Bruce Greetham. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1983
Mileage: 78,000 miles
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 3.8-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Roadster
Colour: Champagne Gold
Doors: 2
Previous owners: 1
Generation: R107

About this car

This 1983 R107 380 SL is a one-owner car, with the same family since November 1993. It wears Champagne Gold (473) with a Manganese Brown (480) hard top, a period two-tone combination, and is fitted with a brown soft top as well. The V8 is paired with a four-speed automatic.

Inside are brown sports-check seats, said to show no wear, plus the optional rear seat with belts, electric windows and cruise control. Alloy wheels are fitted, and the original spare wheel, tool kit and jack are present.

The listing says the car has been garaged throughout and shows 78,000 miles. The bulkhead has been inspected and is described as original and rust-free. It has had a repaint and a mechanical overhaul in recent years. It is ULEZ compliant and exempt from MOT and tax.

Written by Vertar from Bruce Greetham’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 European-spec R107 380 SL (M116, 1981–85): 204 PS, 205 km/h. Weight and 0-60 left null because I'm not sure of them).

Power: 201 bhp
Top speed: 127 mph
Engine: 3,818 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated