1984 Mercedes-benz 380sl 60,671 Actual Miles 3 Owners Hardtop Nice No Reserve on 2040-cars
Russell Springs, Kentucky, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.8L
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Model: SL-Class
Trim: 380SL
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 60,671
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
Hardtop and Softtop
60,671 Actual Miles
3 Owners (First 2 for over 28 years)
Drive car anywhere! True gem and cream puff!
HISTORY: You are bidding on a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL. This car was purchased new by Dennis Hargett of Evansville, IN in 1984 at a cost of almost $46,000. He owned the car for 16 years and put 46K miles on it during that time. In 2001 the car was purchased by Tom Dinn of West Frankfort, IL at a cost of $18,000. Tom owned the car for 12 years and had to sell in this year when he was no longer physically able to enjoy the car. I purchased the car in May of 2013 from Tom with just over 59K on it. I had intentions of flipping as soon as I purchased but kept it for 6 weeks to enjoys this classic!
CONDITION: This car is about as nice as you can find in original condition. The only non original item is an aftermarket stereo. The car has very deep shining paint that is in overall great condition. Minor scuffs from hardtop and rock chips but nothing out of the ordinary for a 29 year old car. The interior is near flawless. No fading or cracking of interior. The car has been garage kept its entire life and it shows. The car has a factory hardtop and softop both look like the day they came off the showroom. This car requires nothing to enjoy on weekend cruises or enter into your local show.
MECHANICALLY: Tom told me when I bough the car I could drive it to California and back! Well I tested that as I drove it 300+ miles home from his house. The car drives flawlessly. I have a 2009 Mercedes and they drive equally as good. I did some minor tune-up items since I was going to enjoy the car a while. This included oil change, topped and checked all fluids, spark plugs, plug wires, rotor button and a new spare tire. The car has Good-Years all around with 85% tread life remaining. REMEMBER....this is a 1984 model and that means double row timing chain... that is a huge expense on pre 1984 models! I let my wife drive this car with her girlfriends and feel secure everytime she pulls out the driveway.
FEATURES: Everything works on this car except the power attena. It has power windows, locks, AC/Heat/Defrost, power mirrors, AM/FM/CD (aftermarket) and automatic transmission. I have many service records, carfax, clear title showing actual miles and many receipts.
VALUE: This is a NO RESERVE auction so you are going to set the value. I can tell you the current NADA values range from $16,500 for Low and $34,500 for high. I think this car is worth something in that range, but you are setting the price here so GOOD LUCK. See link below to get to NADA report.
http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1984/Mercedes-Benz/380SL/2-Door-Coupe-Roadster/Values
TERMS: $500 non-refundable deposit due within 24 hours of auction ending or item will be relisted. The balance is due in 14 days or when car is picked up or shipped. Car is sold as is. Car is for sale locally and auction may be ended at anytime. This is a NO RESERVE auction it will have a new owner. If you dont have cash to purchase please dont waste my time. These auctions take hours to create and 7 days to run..please respect this. No International bidders or bidders with less tahn 10 feedback. Miles could change as I will continue to enjoy car until auction ends.
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