
- 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
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.
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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