Highlights

Original books and manuals present
All duties and VAT paid with USA Title and Dutch import documentation
Tasteful Midnight Blue over Palamino leather and Zebrano woodwork
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

Produced between 1980 and 1985, the 380SL was the smaller of the R107 V8 offerings, meaning buyers could experience the more exciting engine configurations without the running costs of 450, 500 and 560 SLs.

This 1982 example, finished in Midnight Blue with Palomino leather interior, presents a desirable specification with its matching numbers original engine.

The car comes with its original books and manuals, USA title, and complete Dutch import documentation. With all duties and VAT paid, the time has come for a new owner to register this lovely car in their country of choice.

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History and Paperwork

VIN: WDB10704512013149
First registered in 1982 in the USA
Comes with USA Title and European import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
94,841 miles on the odometer
Original Mercedes Datacard confirming factory specification including Midnight Blue (904) exterior, Palomino leather (234A) interior, and numerous factory options
Original books and manuals present
The 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
491 U.S. Version
502 Outside Rear View Mirror, On The Right
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
802 Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year

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The Condition

Midnight Blue (904) paintwork
Dark Blue soft top fabric (code 744)
Palomino leather interior (code 234A) appears in good condition for its age
Features 15-hole light alloy rims (code 640)
Heat-insulating glass all-around with heated rear window (code 592)
Retractable soft top
Front folding armrest (code 570)
Power windows for front doors (code 583)

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The Mechanics

3.8-litre (3,839cc) V8 engine producing 215 HP
Four-speed automatic transmission
Matching numbers engine
Power steering
Power brakes
Tempomat cruise control (code 440)
Automatic climate control (code 581/587)
Becker Radio Mexico Grand Prix electronic system (USA version, code 519)
Automatic antenna (code 531)
Full-size spare wheel
Seller notes: Car runs, drives (somewhat rough) and engine is leaking coolant between cylinder head and engine block

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