Highlights
- Clean Carfax report and datacard confirming damage-free history, 135,236 miles and matching numbers
- Comprehensive specification including cruise control and automatic climate control
- All import duties and VAT paid with USA Title and Dutch import documentation present
- Comes with Mercedes-Benz datacard
- Matching numbers
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL is widely regarded as one of the most elegant and well-engineered convertibles of its era, with the 380SL offering a smaller, more economical V8 than some of its bigger siblings.
This particular 1983 example, finished in the sophisticated Midnight Blue with Palomino MB-Tex interior, represents the model in its refined form. What makes this specific car worthy of consideration is its documented history with a clean Carfax report confirming its mileage and damage-free past, along with its matching numbers status verified by the included Mercedes-Benz datacard.
Already imported to Europe with all duties and VAT paid, this 380SL is reportedly ready to be registered and inspected in your country of choice.
This particular 1983 example, finished in the sophisticated Midnight Blue with Palomino MB-Tex interior, represents the model in its refined form. What makes this specific car worthy of consideration is its documented history with a clean Carfax report confirming its mileage and damage-free past, along with its matching numbers status verified by the included Mercedes-Benz datacard.
Already imported to Europe with all duties and VAT paid, this 380SL is reportedly ready to be registered and inspected in your country of choice.
History and Paperwork
- LHD car, first registered in 1983 in the USA
- Comes with USA Title and Dutch import documentation
- All import duties and VAT have been paid
- Clean Carfax report confirming the 135,236 miles and damage-free history
- Original Mercedes-Benz datacard included, showing factory specifications
- Comprehensive option list including cruise control, central locking, and automatic climate control
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
Mercedes-Benz datacard:
- Code Description
- 440 Tempomat (Cruise Control
- 467 Central Locking Mechanism And Instruments With English Lettering
- 494 Version For USA)
- 504 Outside Rearview Mirror, Right; Electrically Controlled; L.h.d
- 519 Becker Radio Mexico Grand Prix, Electronic (Usa)
- 531 Automatic Antenna
- 570 Folding Armrest, Front
- 581 Automatic Climate Control
- 583 Electric Window Lifters (Front Doors)
- 587 Automatic Climate Control And Electric Window Lifters (Front Doors)
- 592 Heat-insulating Glass, All-around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter
- 639 Elimination Of First-aid Box And Warning Triangle
- 640 15-hole Light Alloy Rims
- 744 Dark Blue Soft Top Fabric 5010
- 803 Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year
The Condition
- Finished in Midnight Blue (code 904) paintwork
- Dark Blue soft top fabric (code 5010)
- Palomino MB-Tex interior (code 154A)
- Features 15-hole light alloy rims
- Equipped with power windows
- Chrome details including front and rear bumpers, grille, mirrors and rims
- Interior features bucket seats and centre armrest
- Fitted with leather seats and interior trim
- Instrumentation includes rev counter and trip counter
The Mechanics
- 3.8-litre (3,839cc) V8 engine
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- Matching numbers powerplant producing 215 HP in factory tune
- Equipped with power steering
- Features ABS braking system
- Cruise control (Tempomat)
- Automatic climate control system
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