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1984 Mercedes Benz 380 Sl Very Nice Car And Reasonably Priced To Sell on 2040-cars

US $6,500.00
Year:1984 Mileage:122381 Color: Bamboo/Light Yellow /
 Tan
Location:

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:v8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
VIN: wdbba45axea004216 Year: 1984
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: convertible
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Convertible
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Drive Type: rwd
Mileage: 122,381
Exterior Color: Bamboo/Light Yellow
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
Condition: Certified pre-owned: To qualify for certified pre-owned status, vehicles must meet strict age, mileage, and inspection requirements established by their manufacturers. Certified pre-owned cars are often sold with warranty, financing and roadside assistance options similar to their new counterparts. See the seller's listing for full details. ... 

         We purchased this a few weeks back from a dealer we deal with in Hilton Head S.C.  ...When we got the car it drove out well as it was and could tell it had been maintained as it should.. The A/C was nice and cold and it went through all the gears nice and smooth..



          As you can tell from some of our photos we keep SL s and SLC s in stock, I enjoy the cars because they are rugged yet dependable and still look as cool as they did in the 70's and 80's..When we got the car we knew that there was a clerical error at some point and the carfax reads mileage inconsistently,This usually happens when the odometer stops working (this one works fine)..Not sure what happened and its not a big issue to us as its a 29 year old car..


           The car went to service for an inspection and really all it seemed to need was an oil change so that's all we have done to it..The car cranks  as it should and tracks down the road well, The steering box and rack feel tight and doesn't wander..These are expensive if they need replacing..

            Both of the power windows work smooth and don't get stuck or need any help going up and down..The cruise control works well, the A/C as stated earlier is fine, the clock works.. Sorry about the radio it's an aftermarket cd player, I am a factory type guy but it is a clean installation..
           Mechanically the car sounds great and does't have any odd noises coming from anywhere throughout the car..


          The tires are in excellent shape and have plenty of tread on them..Usually I will have the wheels separated from tires and have them properly resprayed but these are like new..I believe the car to be a several year old respray of the entire car because the paint is in excellent condition, The paint seems to be a base/clear job and there are virtually no imperfections..A very high quality job was done on the car..All of the moulding and rubber gaskets and such were replaced or removed before painting..There is no over spray on the outside of the car whatsoever..The rocker panels are clean and don't seem to have any rust in the common places..There is a small section under the left front body trim that shows about a tic- tac sized spot of rust right above the trim piece..Not worth repairing if you were to ask me..The undercarriage is nice and tidy and seems to not have been abused.. There is a slight bit of seepage coming from the oil pan area but the car as been on pavement for two weeks and there is nothing dripping on the ground..Also the the under hood mat is brand new..Probably installed by the previous owner..


            The soft top seems to have barely been used..We put it up after hosing it down to soften and stretch it out and about ten minutes later it was simple to put up and down..Never force any soft top that you think has been down any length of time..They could stretch and tear, So hose them down and wait for it to relax and become soft again..Just a tip from old guys back in the day..Course I'm only 38..The hardtop is in great shape and needs nothing..Very easy on and off, Nothing is warped...



              Even though the car seems to have been resprayed nothing leads me to believe it has ever been in an accident, The body lines on every corner are correct as they should be..All of the stainless is in nice shape and the chrome on the bumpers is nice also..There is a very very small ding in the middle of the bumper on the rear on the top...The trunk is nice and tidy and comes complete with factory spare with tire as well as all tools along with caution display placard for an emergency...The dash has the smallest crack near the bezel that you can imagine..I tried to take a close up of it..This is not a dash cover..The wood is shiny and completely intact..The chrome around the wood is all there and not frayed or warped..The seats are in excellent shape with very little wear on the bolsters..They have not been redone..They are the original leather..


               Overall this is a nice above driver quality car with virtually no issues to speak of..It can driven daily if you were to ask me..They are reliable cars anyways..Yes this a double cam chain car for those who weren't sure about the 84's..I appreciate the opportunity to do business with those of you who have read this...Chris

                We have priced the car to what we believe is fair for the buyer and the seller, Because it is less than others doesn't reflect the condition of the vehicle..We are realistic as to what a car like this is really worth in today's world..

                Car is not for sale locally while it is on E-Bay, Or outside of E-bay (please don't ask)..
               
                If anyone needs quotes on shipping please e-mail me your zip code  

                If you have any questions please feel to call also...I am a car guy also....



                                                                                   Christopher S. Salisbury
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                                                                                    Charleston S.C.29405
 



                            



            

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