This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is finished in cream over a tan and plaid upholstery and is powered by a 3.8-liter V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, a body-color removable hardtop, a black convertible top, burl wood trim, air conditioning, and a Becker radio. The car was acquired by its current owner in 2018 following time spent in Texas and California, and it now shows 86k miles. The timing chain and…
This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is finished in cream over a tan and plaid upholstery and is powered by a 3.8-liter V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, a body-color removable hardtop, a black convertible top, burl wood trim, air conditioning, and a Becker radio. The car was acquired by its current owner in 2018 following time spent in Texas and California, and it now shows 86k miles. The timing chain and tensioners were reportedly replaced within the last 1k miles, and additional maintenance during current ownership is said to include refinishing the wheels and replacement of the tires and fuel system, braking, and suspension components.
The body is finished in cream with two-tone pinstripes and features a black soft top, chrome trim, and H1 and H4 headlights.
The 14″ Bundt alloy wheels were refinished during current ownership and wear Hankook Optimo H724 tires reportedly mounted in 2019. The seller states that service since 2018 included replacement of the front brake rotors front and rear pads, tie rod ends, and a steering coupler assembly.
Tan upholstery with patterned cloth inserts covers the seats and center armrest, and refurbished burl walnut veneer trim accents the dashboard, center stack, and console. Amenities include power windows, a Becker radio, and air conditioning. The seller states that the climate control panel was rebuilt and the floor mats have been replaced.
VDO instrumentation includes an 85-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer. The six-digit odometer shows just over 86k miles.
The 3.8-liter M116 V8 produced 155 horsepower and 196 lb-ft of torque when new. The seller states that following maintenance has been performed since 2018:
Replacement fuel pump, filters, fuel accumulator, and sending unit
Replacement spark plugs, distributor cap, and rotor