Note: This car has been imported to the Netherlands from the USA. Check your local import rules to register it in your home country before bidding.
Highlights
- Matching numbers 3.8L V8 engine
- Equipped with both hard-top and soft-top
- Comprehensive option list including power seats and climate control
- All import duties and VAT paid
- USA title with complete Dutch import documentation
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
The Appeal
The 380SL provides the V8 soundtrack and performance that arguably the R107 was designed for. These are comfortable, long-distance cruisers and it is perhaps no surprise that the V8 cars are returning to Europe for sate local enthusiasts.
This smart 1982 car is finished in Light Ivory and provided with a matching hard top to complement the usual soft top. It is reported to be matching numbers example and sports cruise control, electric seats, full leather and climate control.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1982
- USA title and complete Dutch import documentation
- All import duties and VAT have been paid
- Matching numbers vehicle as confirmed by the seller
- High factory specification detailed below
- Original Mercedes-Benz data plate confirms factory specification
- European registration is the buyer’s responsibility
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping arrangements
- VIN: WDBBA45A2CB012432
- Mileage: 120981 miles
Mercedes-Benz Datacard
- 531 Automatic antenna
- 587 BEHR air conditioning and power windows
- 592 Heat-insulating glass all around, heated rear window (coupe or hardtop)
- 639 Elimination of rear seats (typical SL 2-seater)
- 802 Model year 1982
- 440 Cruise control (Tempomat)
- 467 Central locking system
- 491 U.S. version (for USA market)
- 513 Becker radio (Grand Prix or Mexico model, depending on year)
The Condition
- Light Ivory (code 623) exterior paintwork appears in generally good condition
- Leather interior shows appropriate patina for a vehicle of this age
- Both the retractable soft top and removable hard top are present
- Equipped with fog lights and full-size spare wheel
- Interior features include centre armrest, leather seats, and leather steering wheel
- Dashboard instrumentation includes rev counter and trip counter
Specification:
- Center armrest
- Chromed exhaust tip(s)
- Chromed front bumper
- Chromed mirrors
- Chromed rear bumper
- Climate Control
- Cruise control
- Detachable roof
- Fog lights
- Full-size spare wheel
- Interior light
- Leather interior
- Leather seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Power brakes
- Power seats
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Radio
- Retractable softtop
- Rev counter
- Trip counter
The Mechanics
- 3.8L (3839cc) V8 engine producing 215 HP
- 4spd automatic transmission
- Odometer shows 120,981 miles
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