1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

3.8L Naturally Aspirated V8 | 4-Speed Automatic | Body-Colored Removable Hard Top

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LOT #

260965044

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$14,500
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$15,799
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Model:
VIN:
WDBBA45C0FA033680
Lot Number:
260965044
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
102,609 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
3.8L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Smoke Silver Metallic
Interior Color:
Brazil Brown
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
South Carolina
  • 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL
  • 3.8L Naturally Aspirated M116 V8
  • Bosch K-Jetronic CIS Fuel Injection
  • 4-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Smoke Silver Metallic Exterior
  • Brazil Brown Leather Interior
  • Brown Convertible Soft Top
  • Body-Colored Removable Hard Top
  • 15-Hole Light Alloy Wheels
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Cruise Control
  • Zebrano Wood Veneer Interior Trim
  • Heat-Insulating Glass
  • Automatic Antenna

Overview of 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL For Sale by Owner

This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL delivers the classic Mercedes roadster formula with V8 power, open-top versatility, and the substantial feel associated with the R107 generation. Finished in Smoke Silver Metallic over a Brazil Brown leather interior, this example pairs a Brown convertible soft top with a body-colored removable hard top, allowing the car to transition between open-air cruising and a more enclosed grand-touring configuration. Equipment includes 15-hole light alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, automatic climate control, cruise control, Zebrano wood veneer trim, heat-insulating glass, and an automatic antenna. Showing approximately 102,609 miles, this 380 SL combines restrained period styling with the comfort and mechanical simplicity that make these Mercedes roadsters appealing enthusiast cars.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL is Smoke Silver Metallic, a subtle finish that complements the car’s chrome detailing and traditional two-seat roadster proportions. It comes with both a Brown convertible soft top and a body-colored removable hard top, giving the car two distinct configurations depending on the season or occasion. The exterior is completed by 15-hole light alloy wheels and heat-insulating glass, maintaining the understated factory presentation that suits the 380 SL particularly well. The interior of this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL is Brazil Brown leather and carries the warm, traditional luxury character of the exterior into the cabin. Zebrano wood veneer trim provides a rich contrast across the dashboard and center console, while automatic climate control and cruise control add useful touring comfort. An automatic antenna rounds out the period equipment, giving the cabin the straightforward blend of leather, wood, and analog controls that defines this era of Mercedes-Benz.

Engine

Powering this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL is a 3.8-liter naturally aspirated M116 V8 equipped with Bosch K-Jetronic CIS fuel injection. The V8 is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and sends power to the rear wheels, giving the car a traditional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive grand-touring layout. Anti-lock braking and four-wheel disc brakes complement the drivetrain, while the naturally aspirated V8 and automatic gearbox provide the smooth, relaxed power delivery that suits the 380 SL’s open-road character.

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Passenger side photo of 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Current Ask
$14,500

This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL delivers the classic Mercedes roadster formula with V8 power, open-top versatility, and the substantial feel associated with the R107 generation. Finished in Smoke Silver Metallic over a Brazil Brown leather interior, this example pairs a Brown convertible soft top with a body-colored removable hard top, allowing the car to transition between open-air cruising and a more enclosed grand-touring configuration. Equipment includes 15-hole light alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, automatic climate control, cruise control, Zebrano wood veneer trim, heat-insulating glass, and an automatic antenna. Showing approximately 102,609 miles, this 380 SL combines restrained period styling with the comfort and mechanical simplicity that make these Mercedes roadsters appealing enthusiast cars.

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Passenger side photo of 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Current Ask
SOLD

This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL represents the timeless appeal of the R107-generation SL, combining classic Mercedes-Benz roadster styling with traditional V8 power and renowned German engineering. Showing 153,427 miles, this example reflects the long-distance durability and luxury-focused character that made the 380 SL a popular grand touring roadster. Finished in an elegant Anthracite Gray Metallic exterior over a gray MB-Tex interior, it retains the refined specification and comfort features expected from a Mercedes-Benz flagship convertible of the era.

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Passenger side photo of 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Current Ask
SOLD

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL represents the classic R107 roadster formula, combining timeless styling, Mercedes-Benz engineering, and effortless open-top cruising. Showing 49,467 miles, this example is finished in elegant Classic White over a Red MB-Tex interior and features the desirable U.S.-specification equipment package. Powered by a naturally aspirated V8 and equipped with a smooth automatic transmission, this 380 SL delivers the refined driving experience that defined Mercedes-Benz luxury roadsters of the era.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz S580

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$99,995

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1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

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$21,500

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$19,999

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Current Ask
$115,000

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$63,999

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