1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

3.8L Naturally Aspirated V8 | 4-Speed Automatic |

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260557196

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$14,999
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Model:
VIN:
WDBBA45A1DB022693
Lot Number:
260557196
Odometer:
99,972
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
3.8L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Champagne Metallic
Interior Color:
Palomino
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Illinois
  • 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL
  • 3.8L Naturally Aspirated V8
  • Bosch K-Jetronic Mechanical Fuel Injection
  • 4-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Champagne Metallic Exterior
  • Palomino Leather Interior
  • Body-Colored Removable Hardtop
  • Convertible Soft Top
  • Zebrano Wood Veneer Trim
  • Cruise Control
  • Becker Radio Grand Prix Radio
  • Automatic Antenna
  • Automatic Climate Control & Electric Windows
  • Heat-Insulating Green Glass All-Around
  • In-Car Cellular Telephone

Overview of 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL For Sale by Owner

The Mercedes-Benz R107 is one of the brand’s most iconic and longest-running roadster platforms, combining timeless styling, V8 power, and exceptional build quality. This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL shows just 99,972 miles and presents as a well-preserved example finished in elegant Champagne Metallic over a Palomino leather interior. Equipped with both a removable body-colored hardtop and a folding soft top, this classic luxury roadster offers year-round versatility. Additional highlights include Zebrano wood trim, a Becker Grand Prix radio, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a period-correct in-car cellular telephone that serves as a fascinating reminder of 1980s luxury motoring.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL is finished in sophisticated Champagne Metallic, a color that perfectly complements the car’s elegant proportions and chrome accents. Mercedes-Benz designed the R107 with a focus on understated luxury rather than overt sportiness, resulting in a shape that remains recognizable decades later. This example benefits from a body-colored removable hardtop for coupe-like refinement and a folding convertible soft top for open-air driving. Additional features include heat-insulating green glass all around, an automatic power antenna, and factory alloy wheels that complete the car’s classic grand touring appearance. The interior of this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL is upholstered in Palomino leather and showcases the craftsmanship that helped establish Mercedes-Benz as a benchmark for luxury automobiles. Rich Zebrano wood veneer trim adorns the cabin, providing a warm contrast to the leather surfaces. Occupants are treated to automatic climate control, electric windows, cruise control, and a Becker Grand Prix radio. A particularly noteworthy feature is the period in-car cellular telephone, an expensive and highly exclusive accessory during the early 1980s that adds both character and historical significance to the cabin.

Engine

Powering this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL is a 3.8-liter naturally aspirated V8 equipped with Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection and paired with a smooth-shifting 4-speed automatic transmission. The engine delivers refined performance well suited to grand touring, while the rear-wheel-drive layout preserves the balanced driving dynamics for which the SL became famous. Four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes contribute to a composed ride and confident road manners, making this R107 equally capable of leisurely coastal cruising or long-distance highway travel. The combination of V8 power, solid engineering, and renowned Mercedes-Benz durability continues to make the 380 SL a highly desirable classic luxury roadster.

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1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Current Ask
VERIFIED SELLER
$14,999

The Mercedes-Benz R107 is one of the brand’s most iconic and longest-running roadster platforms, combining timeless styling, V8 power, and exceptional build quality. This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL shows just 99,972 miles and presents as a well-preserved example finished in elegant Champagne Metallic over a Palomino leather interior. Equipped with both a removable body-colored hardtop and a folding soft top, this classic luxury roadster offers year-round versatility. Additional highlights include Zebrano wood trim, a Becker Grand Prix radio, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a period-correct in-car cellular telephone that serves as a fascinating reminder of 1980s luxury motoring.

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1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Current Ask
VERIFIED SELLER
SOLD

The R107-generation Mercedes-Benz SL remains one of the most recognizable and enduring luxury roadsters ever produced, blending timeless styling with robust engineering. This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL shows approximately 83,403 miles and represents a well-preserved example from the mid-cycle years of the platform. Known for its balance of comfort and prestige rather than outright performance, the 380 SL was designed for relaxed grand touring. Finished in an elegant Champagne Metallic over Brown color combination, and accompanied by both a soft top and removable hard top, this example offers versatility and classic appeal. Its understated luxury, paired with Mercedes-Benz’s reputation for durability, makes it a compelling entry point into classic European motoring.

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1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

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VERIFIED SELLER
$22,999

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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1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Current Ask
VERIFIED SELLER
$14,999

The Mercedes-Benz R107 is one of the brand’s most iconic and longest-running roadster platforms, combining timeless styling, V8 power, and exceptional build quality. This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL shows just 99,972 miles and presents as a well-preserved example finished in elegant Champagne Metallic over a Palomino leather interior. Equipped with both a removable body-colored hardtop and a folding soft top, this classic luxury roadster offers year-round versatility. Additional highlights include Zebrano wood trim, a Becker Grand Prix radio, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a period-correct in-car cellular telephone that serves as a fascinating reminder of 1980s luxury motoring.

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2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500

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VERIFIED SELLER
$34,500

Mercedes-Benz ushered in a new era of luxury roadsters with the R230-generation SL-Class, combining cutting-edge technology, elegant styling, and effortless V8 performance in a package that remains highly desirable today. This 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 shows just 41,462 miles and is finished in timeless Black over a Charcoal leather interior. Equipped with a long list of premium factory options including the AMG Sport Package, Comfort Package, Distronic adaptive cruise control, ABC suspension, and Keyless-Go, this SL 500 was specified with many of the model’s most sought-after features. Adding to its presence are aftermarket wheels and a Brabus-style body kit, giving this luxury grand tourer a more aggressive appearance while maintaining the refinement that made the SL-Class a benchmark in its segment.

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1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet

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VERIFIED SELLER
$22,999

The W124-generation Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet remains one of the most respected luxury convertibles of the 1990s, representing an era when Mercedes-Benz prioritized engineering excellence above all else. Built in comparatively limited numbers and assembled with remarkable attention to detail, these elegant four-seat convertibles have become increasingly collectible among enthusiasts. This 1995 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Cabriolet shows just 52,971 miles and is finished in timeless Moonstone Grey Metallic over a Parchment interior. Powered by Mercedes-Benz’s legendary M104 inline-six engine and equipped with desirable features such as memory seats, automatic climate control, and a power-operated soft top, this E 320 offers a refined open-air driving experience that remains impressive three decades later.

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1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Current Ask
VERIFIED SELLER
$14,999

The Mercedes-Benz R107 is one of the brand’s most iconic and longest-running roadster platforms, combining timeless styling, V8 power, and exceptional build quality. This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL shows just 99,972 miles and presents as a well-preserved example finished in elegant Champagne Metallic over a Palomino leather interior. Equipped with both a removable body-colored hardtop and a folding soft top, this classic luxury roadster offers year-round versatility. Additional highlights include Zebrano wood trim, a Becker Grand Prix radio, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a period-correct in-car cellular telephone that serves as a fascinating reminder of 1980s luxury motoring.

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1965 Pontiac GTO

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VERIFIED SELLER
$75,000

Few cars can claim to have started an entire automotive segment, but the Pontiac GTO did exactly that. Widely regarded as one of the original muscle cars, the GTO combined midsize proportions with big V8 power and quickly became a legend among American performance enthusiasts. This 1965 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe shows 8,577 miles on the odometer, although true mileage is unknown. Finished in eye-catching Montero Red over a black vinyl interior, this iconic hardtop captures the spirit of the mid-1960s muscle car era. Equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission and a powerful V8 under the hood, it delivers the kind of analog driving experience that has made classic GTOs highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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1959 Ford Galaxie Club Victoria Coupe

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VERIFIED SELLER
$44,999

The late 1950s represented a golden era of American automotive design, and few cars captured that spirit better than the 1959 Ford Galaxie Club Victoria Coupe. Showing 51,381 miles, this full-size Ford embodies the optimism and styling excess that defined the decade, featuring dramatic body lines, expansive chrome trim, and a comfortable pillarless hardtop design. Finished in Colonial White with a beautifully coordinated white and red interior, this Galaxie has been enhanced with tasteful custom touches while retaining its classic character. Powered by Ford’s dependable 352ci V8 and equipped with a Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, this vintage cruiser offers the kind of relaxed motoring experience that made full-size American coupes so popular during their heyday.

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