Highlights

Car gifted to current keeper over 40 years ago
Attractive and usable car in Champagne
Always garaged
Supplied with hard top
Ultra reliable 3.8L V8 engine

The Appeal

The R107-generation Mercedes-Benz SL is one of the most enduringly popular open-top grand tourers of its era. The 380SL, with its smooth 3.8-litre V8 and automatic transmission, offers a relaxed yet rewarding driving experience that has kept these cars in strong demand among enthusiasts and collectors.

This 1985 example has led a sheltered life. It was purchased from the original owner in 1998 and has been carefully kept ever since, always stored in a garage alongside its hard top. For those seeking a well-kept, unmolested R107 with long-term single-ownership provenance, this 380SL deserves serious consideration.

Key Information

Mileage: approximately 73,000 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT expired in August 2026, eligible for exemption as a historic vehicle
Technical specs: 3.8-liter V8 engine paired with a four-speed automatic gearbox
Paperwork: service history and receipts reported as available
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The Detail

Champagne Metallic paint
14-inch wheels, spare wheel supplied
Fire extinguisher fitted
Tan interior with elegant wood inlays
The vendor describes the overall condition as very good for its age
One or two areas of bubbling paint, visible in photographs
Underside appears acceptable on visual inspection
Soft top side window plastic panels are cracked where they have folded
The vendor states everything is in working order
The vendor describes the car as lovely to drive
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