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£9,349

1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

United States • 19 Aug 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL has low mileage at 39k but presents significant mechanical and cosmetic needs, including transmission issues, oil leaks, and non-functional accessories. It comes with a clean Carfax and original window sticker but requires substantial reconditioning before it can be considered in good driving order.

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Condition 

3

The car has numerous mechanical issues including transmission problems (reverse not engaging, knocking, failed bushings), oil leaks around the engine, non-working ABS and temperature gauges, and deteriorating hood insulation. Exterior issues include a non-working antenna, aged tires, and aged suspension components. The interior has a non-working HVAC vent direction, non-working air conditioning, and a trunk latch that requires service. These issues necessitate substantial reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

WDBBA45C1FA034322

Odometer:

39,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

3.8-Liter V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Champagne Metallic Paint Dark Brown Leather Upholstery 14" Bundt Alloy Wheels Dark Brown Soft Top Removable Hardtop Power Windows Cassette Stereo Window Sticker Clean Carfax Report
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL was initially delivered to Contemporary Motor Cars in Little Silver, New Jersey, and it was purchased in 1998 by the current owner and now shows 39k miles.

It is powered by a 3.8-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Champagne Metallic over Dark Brown leather.

Equipment includes a dark brown soft top, removable hardtop, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, fog lights, power windows, and a cassette stereo.

This R107 is offered at no reserve by the seller, , on behalf of the owner with a window sticker, a clean Carfax report, and a New York title in the owner’s name.

The car is finished in Champagne Metallic and features a dark brown convertible soft top and a removable hardtop.

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£2,021

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,188

Median Price (Since 2020)

£53,537

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