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1985 Mercedes-benz 380sl Base Convertible 2-door 3.8l on 2040-cars

Year:1985 Mileage:163642 Color: White /
 Brown
Location:

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Santa Barbara, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:3.8L 3839CC V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WDBBA45C6FA022036 Year: 1985
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 380SL
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 163,642
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: 380 SL
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Brown
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Serious Rust problems, broken fuel line"

 

1985 Mercedes 380 SL (3.8 litre V8) with serious rust problem. Most of the rust appears to be on the body panels, the undercarriage seems pretty clean but you may want to consult a mechanic before you drive it.

Pros, Starts and sounds ok. I borrowed a battery, poured 3 gallons of fresh gas in the tank, checked the fluids and it started right up. Drove it around the block twice and everything seems to work, speedometer, temp guage, rpm guage, windows rolled up and down, even the gas guage seems to work, transmission shifted ok, and the engine warmed up without overheating and ran pretty good. No excess smoke and it seemed to have plenty of power. The interior is very clean but one small rip on the drivers seat and a missing panel near the hood release (bottom left corner near pedals). The tires are in very good new condition.  It has a clean title non op since 2006.

 

Cons, This car has been parked near the beach since 2005 causing a serious rust problem and last registered in 2006 but has since been non op (although started occasionaly). It will probably need at least a new catalytic converter minimum to pass smog. The hood does not open or close correctly from rust. The car will need a new battery if you choose to drive it and probably a mechanical inspection since it has been sitting for so long.

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This car is located in Port Hueneme, CA, 93041 and must be picked up within 1 week of auction close. $200 deposit due at end of auction. You must arrange all pickup and shipping within one week of auction end. Thanks for looking and please ask any and all questions.

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