1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Description

Superbly presented 380SL; over £25k spent in the last nine years including reconditioned gearbox, new injectors and new soft top; lovely colour scheme and AMG Penta alloys; driven 75 miles to the sale

Supplied new by Callanders Mercedes-Benz Centre of Glasgow in August 1983, this wonderful 380SL came finished in what is possibly the most desirable colour scheme available, the sharp ‘80s bodywork finished in a tasteful cream and the interior trimmed in Hazelwood brown with tartan accents. It also sits on some very tasty AMG Penta-style alloys.

Coming with a very impressive history folder back to the late ‘80s, we can see in depth recommissioning works have taken place, with a total spend of £25,500 in the last nine years, covering everything from window switches to bodywork to major mechanical works.

Some of the stand-out invoices on file include: a new hood in May 2015 which is still in excellent condition today; an exhaust manifold in March 2016 along with a replacement recommissioned gearbox and new torque converter; in April 2017 all new Bosch injectors were fitted and the car received a tune-up. Most recently we can see a new steering box was fitted along with new rear brake callipers, discs and pads in April 2023 and it had a new idle control valve in May of this year.

A vast number of MOTs in the history folder back up what is shown online with MOT tests carried out nearly every year to date, the current MOT being valid until 20^th November with just one advisory for a slight steering box oil leak.

Driven 75 miles to the sale and starting promptly and running nicely on site, this is a great opportunity to take home a timeless and well-maintained classic at a sensible guide price.

Contact: Quintin.hayward@brightwells.com