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1981 Mercedes SL Class 380 SL R107 For Sale

  • Left Hand Drive
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • 0cc
  • 1981
  • Red
  • Dealer
  • US
    United States

Description

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL With 2 TopsIntroducing this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL with 2 tops that is finished in its factory-correct Signal Red (568) over a Black interior. As a classic German car, it holds a special place in automotive history, representing an era when Mercedes-Benz was synonymous with unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation. Highlights:- Fuel-Injected V8 Engine- Automatic Transmission- Factory Color: Signal Red (568)- Interior Color: Black- Power-Assisted Steering- Power-Assisted Four-Wheel Disc Brakes- Body-Color Removable Hardtop- Convertible Soft Top- Air Conditioning- Power Windows- Chrome Trim- Bosch Fog Lights- Becker Grand Prix Radio- 14-inch "Bundt" Light-Alloy Wheels- $11, 004. 06 in Receipt Copies - Manufacturer's LiteraturePowered by a fuel-injected V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission, the 380SL delivers smooth, period-correct performance. Equipped with power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, twin exhaust finishers, and Bosch front fog lamps. The exterior retains its chrome trim, extended impact bumpers with integrated rubber over-riders, and sits on 14-inch Bundt light-alloy wheels fitted with BFGoodrich tires. A full-size spare tire remain in the trunk. Inside, the cabin is finished in black and features adjustable bucket seats with head restraints, power windows, air conditioning, a 4-spoke steering wheel, VDO instrumentation, a center console, and a glove box,. Period-correct equipment includes a Becker Grand Prix radio and a fender-mounted antenna, maintaining the original character of the interior layout. Documentation shows significant recent investment, with over $11, 246. 67 in mechanical sorting between July 2025 and April 2026. A major work performed in January 2026 totaled $11, 004. 06 and included a fuel system service, valve cover gaskets, motor mounts, and a transmission service. Additional receipts and manufacturer literature are included, along with the owner's manuals and service booklet. The 380SL sits within a generation of Mercedes-Benz roadsters that introduced federally mandated safety bumpers while retaining traditional Mercedes engineering standards, making it a transitional model between classic styling and modernized safety compliance. Accompanied by documented history, this 380SL presents as a well-kept example of the R107 platform that is mechanically sound. For $18, 750Introducing this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL with 2 tops that is finished in its factory-correct Signal Red (568) over a Black interior. As a classic German car, it holds a special place in automotive history, representing an era when Mercedes-Benz was synonymous with unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation. Highlights:- Fuel-Injected V8 Engine- Automatic Transmission- Factory Color: Signal Red (568)- Interior Color: Black- Power-Assisted Steering- Power-Assisted Four-Wheel Disc Brakes- Body-Color Removable Hardtop- Convertible Soft Top- Air Conditioning- Power Windows- Chrome Trim- Bosch Fog Lights- Becker Grand Prix Radio- 14-inch "Bundt" Light-Alloy Wheels- $11, 004. 06 in Receipt Copies - Manufacturer's LiteraturePowered by a fuel-injected V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission, the 380SL delivers smooth, period-correct performance. Equipped with power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, twin exhaust finishers, and Bosch front fog lamps. The exterior retains its chrome trim, extended impact bumpers with integrated rubber over-riders, and sits on 14-inch Bundt light-alloy wheels fitted with BFGoodrich tires. A full-size spare tire remain in the trunk. Inside, the cabin is finished in black and features adjustable bucket seats with head restraints, power windows, air conditioning, a 4-spoke steering wheel, VDO instrumentation, a center console, and a glove box,. Period-correct equipment includes a Becker Grand Prix radio and a fender-mounted antenna, maintaining the original character of the interior layout. Documentation shows significant recent investment, with over $11, 246. 67 in mechanical sorting between July 2025 and April 2026. A major work performed in January 2026 totaled $11, 004. 06 and included a fuel system service, valve cover gaskets, motor mounts, and a transmission service. Additional receipts and manufacturer literature are included, along with the owner's manuals and service booklet. The 380SL sits within a generation of Mercedes-Benz roadsters that introduced federally mandated safety bumpers while retaining traditional Mercedes engineering standards, making it a transitional model between classic styling and modernized safety compliance. Accompanied by documented history, this 380SL presents as a well-kept example of the R107 platform that is mechanically sound.

Vehicle location

4576 1/2 Worth Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, 90063, United States
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Reference number:
C2067860
Listed on:
13/05/2026
Year:
1981
Colour:
Red
Seller type:
Dealer

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