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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 V8 power, refined luxury, and sporty underpinnings, and it was a very popular model during its run in the US. The 380SL, so named for it-s 3. 8L V8, had a smaller engine than the 450SLand was consequently 120 pounds lighter. This is a nicely restored low mileage vehicle looks as good as it sounds. It is silver with a grey interior. It is loaded with usual features in an 80-s Mercedes. The engine was rebuilt with less than 150m miles since the rebuild. Its fresh...

If you are looking for a classic Mercedes with a great history, low miles, and in excellent shape it is difficult to find something better than this 1981 380SL! Purchased brand new by the current owners parents in 1981, this car was picked up directly from the Stuttgart plant in Germany and was driven through the country-side before being shipped back to California where it remained for most of its life. The original blue paint still looks great after all these years and pairs very well with the tan interior that looks like it was hardly used. Topping it all off the original drive train only has 35,974 miles on it and has been maintained closely since it was new. Within the last couple of years maintenance included a set of new tires and a tune up. Once behind the wheel of this 380SL, you will be amazed at nice everything has held up for almost 40 years! The 3. 8L V8 fires up quickly with the turn of...

If you are looking for a practical roadster with style, fine handling, comfort, reliability and high build quality, the Mercedes-Benz 380SL is the answer. For less than $16,000, nothing touches it in terms of an overall package.

The 380SL is part of the fourth generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLs. Designated the type R107 chassis, it began production in 1971 and was completely different from the 230, 250 and 280SLs (type R113) that it replaced.

The 1981 380SL came to the US market with a 3. 8-liter 155-horsepower, all-aluminum overhead V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Weighing in at 3,560 pounds, and with modest horsepower and spring rates chosen for comfort, it was a less-than-inspiring performer (0 to 60 in 11. 5 seconds). Yet in the Mercedes tradition, it imparted a feeling of predictability, even when pushed to its limits.

With proper maintenance, these cars are extremely durable....

The SL name has always signified a certain level of quality and sophistication and the R107 model would be no exception. Introduced in 72 year as a replacement for the W113 series the 107 would make an unprecedented model run all the way through 89. This 81 is a great example of an original well preserved 380SL. The exterior is finished in the classic gold reminding you this is a sports car. With the front engine rear wheel drive design handling characteristics are exactly what you would expect from Mercedes. The ride is plush yet stiff with the just the right amount road feel making it an absolute pleasure to drive. The interior is exactly what you would expect from a Benz. There is enough high quality leather to cover three sofas with the bucket seats being as comfortable as they look. The interior door panels are in great condition...

The Tan exterior and Brown interior on this car are a classic combination and it wears them well. 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 two engines were very similar in performance despite the difference in their displacements. 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 brakes remained standard. The 380SL...