Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  3.8L 8 Cylinder
• Drivetrain
  Rear Wheel Drive
• Interior
  Mocha
• VIN #
  WDBBA45C2FA022213
• Mileage
  142010
• Transmission
  Automatic
• Exterior Color
  Gold
• Stock #
  SN3456
• Warranty
  

1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL — Gold over Mocha, Dual Top, AC Why This Car Is Special The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is one of the last examples of the long-running R107 platform before Mercedes replaced it with the R129 in 1989. The R107 SL had one of the longest production runs of any sports car in automotive history — from 1971 to 1989, an 18-year run that speaks to how right Mercedes got the design from the start. The 380SL specifically was sold in the United States from 1981 through 1985, making 1985 the final model year for this displacement. After 1985, Mercedes stepped up to the 560SL for the American market, giving the 380SL a natural endpoint that collectors recognize. What makes this particular 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL worth attention is the combination of its gold exterior, mocha leather interior, original dual-top configuration, and a clean undercarriage that tells the story of a Florida car that avoided the rust belt. The odometer reads 142,010 miles — honest mileage for a 40-year-old roadster that was clearly used and maintained, not parked and forgotten. The R107 was never a sports car in the aggressive sense. Mercedes positioned it as a grand touring roadster — something fast enough to be satisfying on the Autobahn, comfortable enough for a long run down the coast, and luxurious enough to park in front of a five-star hotel without apology. The 1985 380SL delivers exactly that, and it does so with the mechanical confidence that comes from a company that built the same car for nearly two decades and refined every detail along the way. Features List - M116 3.8L V8 with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection - 4-Speed automatic transmission - Removable hard top and soft top convertible — both included - Mocha leather interior with burl wood trim throughout - Adjustable bucket seats with headrests - Power windows - Air conditioning - Cruise control - Tachometer and analog clock - Upgraded aftermarket stereo head unit - Chrome basket-weave wheels - Fog...