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- 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
- 3.8L Naturally Aspirated V8
- Bosch K-Jetronic Mechanical Fuel Injection
- 4-Speed Automatic
- RWD
- Nautical Blue Metallic Exterior
- Palomino Interior
- Blue Convertible Soft Top
- Blaupunkt San Francisco SQR 28 Cassette Radio
Now here’s a lovely cruiser for someone to enjoy, whether they’re sixteen or sixty years old. This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Roadster hails from the hallowed R107 generation of Mercedes-Benz’s SL-Class luxury grand tourer. This generation was made between 1971 and 1989, and of the 300,000 plus cars that were made, over two thirds came to North America. The car was a cult classic with the rich and famous, or even infamous. Now, cars like this are becoming fantastic classics to own and drive, as well as the perfect way to experience a classic Mercedes-Benz drive without giving up too many comfort features. For example, this 91,112-mile machine rocks a 4-speed automatic transmission, which was one of the key upgrades for the 1981 model year. It’s also got a Blaupunkt San Francisco SQR 28 cassette radio player, a 3.8-liter naturally aspirated V8, and is up for grabs in Montclair, New Jersey.
Exterior and Interior
Wearing a Nautical Blue Metallic coat of paint, this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Roadster defines timeless elegance to the letter. It’s a perfect machine to cruise around in, with its blue convertible top raised, or lowered. The car’s dual headlamps and North American mandated safety bumpers, features that were frowned upon back in their day, are now definitive and sought after. The Palomino interior of this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Roadster comes in the two plus two seating configuration that was common for European market cars, but optional for North America, and indeed, many buyers preferred the padded cargo space that took the place of the rear seats. This car, on the other hand, does have those rear seats so if you’ve got a family, they won’t complain. Other features of this car include the Blaupunkt San Francisco SQR 28 radio, itself quite a desirable classic piece of automotive hi-fi, as well as automatic climate control with air conditioning.
Engine
This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Roadster has a 3.8-liter naturally aspirated V8 under the hood. The engine uses Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection and makes 155 horsepower. It spins the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic transmission, which came for the 1981 model year, taking over from the previous 3-speed unit of earlier models.
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