1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380SL-2 TOPS-AWARD WINNING COLLECTOR QUALITY-ALWAYS GARAGED

Description

THIS MERCEDES IS SO MUCH MORE THAN IT APPEARS TO BE AT FIRST GLANCE!

***THIS MERCEDES 380SL IS THE KIND OF EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR COLLECTOR QUALITY MERCEDES ENTHUSIASTS AND COLLECTORS DREAM OF OWNING!***

THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER 380SL! THIS IS A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DRY-CLIMATE CAR! THE CURRENT OWNER, WHO IS A CONCOURS JUDGE, PURCHASED THIS 380SL 26 YEARS AGO IN JANUARY 1993. THIS MERCEDES WAS SHOWN AT THE NEWPORT BEACH FASHION ISLAND MERCEDES EXHIBIT, WON 1ST PLACE AT THE BEVERLY HILLS, LTD MERCEDES-BENZ CLASSICS FOR CHARITY II CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND WAS FEATURED IN FRED LARIMER’S MERCEDES-BENZ BUYER’S GUIDE! THIS MERCEDES HAS BEEN GARAGED ITS ENTIRE LIFE. THE SEATS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN COVERED WITH SHEEPSKINS, SO THE ORIGINAL INTERIOR STILL LOOKS LIKE NEW!!!! IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A PRISTINE VINTAGE “COLLECTOR QUALITY” 380SL, THAT YOU CAN SHOW AND REALLY ENJOY DRIVING, YOU JUST FOUND IT!

THIS BEAUTIFUL 1984 MERCEDES 380SL WAS SOLD NEW BY AUTOHAUS MONTCLAIR ON AUGUST 18, 1984 FOR $46,661.20. IT IS IMMEDIATELY OBVIOUS THAT THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR MERCEDES. THIS IMMACULATE EXAMPLE WAS JUST FULLY INSPECTED BY A MERCEDES MECHANIC AND IS NOW BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO VERY LUCKY EBAY BIDDERS FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME.

FINDING A 380SL IN THIS AMAZING CONDITION IS RARE INDEED! THIS EXCEPTIONAL MOTORCAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN AN ERA WHEN OWNING A MERCEDES-BENZ REALLY MEANT SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT. MERCEDES BENZ WAS A VEHICLE FOR DISTINGUISHED AUTOMOBILE OWNERS AND WAS ONE OF THE BEST VEHICLES OF IT’S TIME. IT COMBINED ELEGANCE AND CLASS WITH THE APPOINTMENTS OF THE FINEST LUXURY CARS.

THIS 380SL INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

TOOLS

EXTRA KEYS

FIRST AID KIT

TACHOMETER

RADIAL TIRES

TINTED GLASS

ELECTRIC CLOCK

CHROME WHEELS

POWER ANTENNA

CRUISE CONTROL

POWER WINDOWS

POWER STEERING

HALOGEN FOG LIGHTS

ORIGINAL BILL OF SALE

DARK BROWN SOFT TOP

VARIABLE SPEED WIPERS

TRANSISTORIZED IGNITION

CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM

ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER

SERVICE RECORDS SINCE NEW

ICE-COLD R134 AIR CONDITIONING

OWNER’S HANDBOOK AND BOOKS

ELECTRIC RIGHT OUTSIDE MIRROR

FULLY INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION

4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

3.8 LITER FUEL INJECTEDV-8ENGINE

HEATED REAR WINDOW ON HARDTOP

POWER ASSISTED 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES

ORIGINAL BECKER AM/FM/CASSETTE STEREO

EXCELLENT MICHELIN X RADIAL P205/70 R14 TIRES

THE 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380SL

In 1980, Mercedes-Benz revamped its SL lineup of sporting luxury convertibles with the introduction of the 380SL. The 380 was a further development of the R107 chassis, which was first used in 1972 by the 350SL, and then later by the 450SL. Like its forebears the 380SL was a heady mix of V-8 power, refined luxury, and sporty underpinnings, and it was as a very popular model during its run in the U.S.

The 380SL, so-named for its 3.8-liter V-8, had a smaller engine than the 450SL and was consequently 120 pounds lighter. The new engine was designed with emissions controls in mind while the 450SL’s was not, which meant that the two engines were relatively equal in terms of power despite the difference in their displacements. Performance was similar for the two cars, as was fuel economy.

Outside of the engine, the 380SL also received a new four-speed automatic transmission, which further enhanced distance driving. Suspension, meanwhile, continued to be the same fully independent setup as in the earlier cars, and four-wheel disc braking remained standard.

The 380SL ended production in 1985 and is an excellent choice as a collectible 1980s convertible.

EXTERIOR

THIS 380SL IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WITH ITS ORIGINAL LIGHT IVORY PAINT, BEAUTIFUL LIKE NEW CHROMED FACTORY WHEELS AND NEW MICHELIN X RADIAL P205/70 R14 TIRES.

THE EXTERIOR LOOKS LIKE NEW! THE PAINT HAS AN EXCELLENT SHINE AND THE BRIGHT TRIM-WORK IS EXCELLENT.

THIS IS A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF A BEAUTIFULLY WELL MAINTAINED MERCEDES! BUT THE EXTERIOR OF THIS380SLIS JUST THE BEGINNING!

INTERIOR

AS SOON AS YOU OPEN THE DOOR, YOU’LL IMMEDIATELY NOTICE THE LIKE NEW GORGEOUS PALOMINO LEATHER INTERIOR. THE SEATS HAVE BEEN COVERED WITH SHEEPSKINS SINCE NEARLY NEW, SO THE SEATS ARE IN AMAZING LIKE NEW CONDITION! THIS INTERIOR IS JUST SPECTACULAR WITH EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CARPET AND VIRTUALLY NO SIGNS OF WEAR ANYWHERE!!!

THIS 380SL HAS EVERYTHING YOU WOULD EXPECT IN A SUPERIOR QUALITY LUXURY CAR SUCH AS POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, CRUISE CONTROL, ELECTRIC CLOCK, TINTED GLASS, VARIABLE SPEED WIPERS, BECKER AM/FM/CASSETTE STEREO, CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM, HEATED HARDTOP REAR WINDOW AND ICE-COLD R134 AIR CONDITIONING.

THE INTERIOR OF THIS MERCEDES IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, AND MUST BE SEEN TO FULLY APPRECIATE!!!

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOOKS EXACTLY THE WAY YOU WOULD EXPECT IT TO IN AN EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED ORIGINAL MERCEDES. IT IS ABSOLUTELY IMMACULATE!

TRUNK

THE TRUNK IS ALL ORIGINAL AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! IT CONTAINS ITS ORIGINAL NEAR NEW CARPETING, NEVER USED ORIGINAL MICHELIN X SPARE TIRE MOUNTED ON AN ORIGINAL NEVER USED WHEEL, JACK, TOOLS, BATTERY AND BATTERY CUT OFF SWITCH.

MECHANICALS

THIS 1984 MERCEDES IS POWERED BYITS 3.8 LITER FUEL INJECTEDV-8ENGINE AND 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS 380SL RIDES AND DRIVES LIKE NEW! THE ENGINE RUNS STRONG, THE SUSPENSION AND POWER STEERING FEEL GREAT AND THE POWER DISC BRAKES STOP THE CAR JUST THE WAY THEY SHOULD!

WORDS JUST DO NOT COME CLOSE TO DESCRIBING THE TRUE ESSENCE OF THIS AMAZING MOTORCAR. THE TIME AND ATTENTION IT TOOK TO MAINTAIN THIS MERCEDES IN THIS CONDITION MUST HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVE.

THE BEAUTY OF DESIGN COUPLED WITH THE ENGINEERING, PERFORMANCE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL THAT MAKES THIS MERCEDES BENZ 380SL THE INCREDIBLE AUTOMOBILE IT IS, CANNOT BE DESCRIBED IN WORDS. IT IS, SIMPLY STATED, SOMETHING THAT MUST BE EXPERIENCED!

IF YOU ARE A MERCEDES BENZ ENTHUSIAST, YOU REALLY MUST ACQUIRE THIS AMAZING 380SL THAT WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF DRIVING PLEASURE, IMMENSE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP AND WIN TROPHIES IF YOU CHOOSE TO SHOW IT!

See my (612) 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACKS and

BID WITH CONFIDENCE!

BID TO WIN!

NO DISAPPOINTMENTS!

Vehicle Condition:

THIS 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380SL IS IN EXCELLENT MECHANICAL AND AMAZING COSMETIC CONDITION!IT TRULY IS A AMAZING SURVIVOR!

This 1984 Mercedes is a 35 year old “survivor”, but as fabulous as it is some very minor things are to be expected! That said, this 380SL was just fully inspected by a Mercedes mechanic and is pretty much as good as it gets. Nearly everything appears to be in excellent original condition. There are only two minor issues that I am aware of. The Cruise Control does not work and the radio does not bring in the AM band. That’s it!!!

THESE ARE BOTH VERY MINOR. THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR MERCEDES!

BOTTOM LINE…THIS 380SL IS IN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING GORGEOUS SURVIVOR CONDITION, AND WORTHY OF BEING IN THE FINEST COLLECTION!!!

Terms ofSale:

BIDS ARE BINDING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING.

A 25% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING.

THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED INWEST HILLS,CA. THE SELLER WILL GLADLY MAKE THE VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SELLER IS WILLING TO ASSIST WINNING BIDDER IN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELIVERY. HOWEVER, ALL COSTS FOR TRANSPORT & DELIVERY ARE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SHIPPER BY THE WINNING BIDDER.

THIS BEAUTIFUL 1984 MERCEDES BENZ 380SL IS LOCATED IN WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA AND WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THAT LOCATION. TITLE WILL BE TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY FROM THE OWNER TO THE WINNER OF THIS AUCTION. I WILL DO WHATEVER I CAN TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND TROUBLE FREE TRANSACTION. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THIS VEHICLE AND DISCLOSE ANY KNOWN DEFECTS. THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD “AS-IS”. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO HAVE INSPECTED OR TO HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A THIRD PARTY, TO HAVE SATISFIED HIMSELF/HERSELF AS TO THE CONDITION AND VALUE, AND TO BID BASED SOLELY UPON THAT JUDGMENT. I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY UNINTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR REPAIRS THAT MAY BE NEEDED.

Seller reserves the right to end this auction early due to prior sale.Bidders with Zero or Negative feedbacks must contact me by telephone or email to discuss your intentions and ability to pay for the car if you are the winning bidder. If you do not contact me, I reserve the right to cancel your bid without notice.

Please do not ask the reserve price, simply bid what you are comfortable with.

Your winning bid is a contract to purchase the vehicle, not an invitation to "come, look, and negotiate" after you win this auction. This is a serious auction for serious buyers only. By placing a bid, you are agreeing to these terms of sale.

The winning bidder must communicate with the Seller within 24 hours of the end of auction to make arrangements to complete transaction. If no contact is made, the Seller reserves the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next highest bidder, or sell it otherwise.

If you are not comfortable with these terms, DO NOT BID!

THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA AND IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VEHICLE,

EMAIL OR CALL STEVE:

Stevekr2000@aol.com

(818) 340-4700

All questions will be gladly answered!

PLEASE BID ONLY IF YOU ARE GOING TO COMPLETE A PURCHASE IF YOU ARE THE WINNING BIDDER! I HAVE BEEN A BUYER AND SELLER ON EBAY FOR 15 YEARS, AND THE FREQUENCY OF NON-PAYING WINNING BIDDERS HAS GREATLY INCREASED. SO, PLEASE BID RESPONSIBLY!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VEHICLE MAY BE FINANCED THROUGH JJ BEST CLASSIC CAR FINANCE. YOU CAN OWN AND ENJOY YOUR DREAM CAR TODAY AND PAY IT OFF OVER TIME!

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