Mercedes-Benz 380 SL

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This R 107 is equipped with the 3.8-liter V8 engine (M116) and provides 114 kW (155 hp). Originally registered in the United States, it returned to Germany in 2014. Painted in the original signal red (MB colour code 568) – just like Bobby Ewing in the US television series Dallas had one – it comes with a hard top of the same colour and a black soft top, both in good condition. The unwarranted mileage is 123,247 mls, year of manufacture is 1981.
Paint and chrome are in decent shape regarding their age and show normal traces of use (such as a small bump on the driver’s door), as is the black leather interior. Due to its exclusive stay in sunny Southern California, the vehicle is virtually rust free.

The red paint is matched by the chrome Baroque alloys (in moderate condition), and – not original – chrome wheel arches and trim. Of course, that’s a matter of taste. In addition to the mandatory automatic gearbox, air conditioning is on board, as well as cruise control and power windows.

The German TÜV approval and historic plates are still pending.

A design classic in timeless colours!

The SL series R107, which came on the market in 1971 as the successor to the so-called “Pagoda” (W 113 series), established a new line of design at Mercedes-Benz with its broad H4 headlights and large ribbed tail lights.

The fact that this styling is well received even today, is proven by the number of registered historic vehicles in Germany: The R107 SLs take third place of popularity, only surpassed by the VW beetle and the Mercedes W 123 series (both of which were built in much higher numbers!).

As with the previous model, the US formed the largest market. The vast majority of the vehicles was equipped with high capacity V8 engines.

This vehicle set numerous standards with continuous innovations over time and is now one of the eternal classics.

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