
- 1982 MY Mercedes Benz 380SL
- New transmission kit reported
- New cylinder reported
- New brake master cylinder reported
- Recent fluid oil change reported
- New water pump reported
- New spark plugs reported
- New fuel injector reported
- New fuel intake reported
- New gaskets reported
- New valves reported
- New radiator reported
- New heat and cooling system reported
- New odometer reported
Back in the Seventies, two doors, convertibles, and sports cars were a thing, and obviously, Mercedes-Benz didn’t miss out. In 1971, Mercedes released a fun little sports car and grand tourer called the SL, but little did they know it would turn out to be the second longest series to be produced after the G-Class. Back to the SL series, Mercedes released a few different versions, one of them being the 380SL on display today. Speaking of which, this 1982 Mercedes Benz 380SL is up for sale for those looking to experience a little bit of old school European performance.
Exterior and Interior
Understand this. Yes, the 380SL is a sports car, but it’s also very much a Mercedes-Benz. Put away flashy colors, and you’re left with a beautiful tan exterior paint. Stare at it long enough and you’d see the retro chrome bits hinting at a time where bling was cool. One look to long and you start to notice how a German automaker mixed luxury with finesse. This car says it all. On a serious note, a lot of cars may look impressive when you look at it from outside, but that amount of nostalgia is usually not brought within the cabin. But what if the car you stepped into greeted you with high quality leather and a two tone cabin? What if 1982 was today and you were cruising in a 380SL? Sit in this, and that’s where you’ll be taken.
Engine
This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL summons power from a 3.8L V8; they produced 215hp when new, but this example comes with some recently replaced parts. These include a new transmission kit, a new cylinder, a new brake master with a recent fluid oil change, a new water pump, spark plugs, fuel injector and intake, new gaskets and valves, a new radiator and heat and cooling system, as well as a brand new odometer.
Inspection
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.
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