1981 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

3.8L

Automatic

WDBBA45A3BB000840

Clear

Original Engine /Trans. rebuilt less than 10,000 miles ago. Exterior: Silver Blue Interior: Blue Top: Hardtop (same as car) Soft top: Black (should be replaced) Manuals: All 4 original Mercedes manuals that came with this car in 1981 Mileage: 106,957 Important, less than 10,000 miles since engine was rebuilt. Receipts willcome with the car. Single timing chain was replaced with modern Roller Dual Timing Chains. This is the LOWEST price 380SL on the market today for the condition that this car is in! You can own this car for UNDER $8000! Engine: Original Mercedes Benz 3.8L Fuel Injected Transmission: Original transmission (rebuilt) Tires: New steel belted radials with less than 1000 miles since installed. Spare: Usable but not brand new We could find no mechanical or electrical issues that would prevent you from driving thiscar from Jupiter,FL to anywhere in the U.S. However, if you live in an area that is subject to snow at this time, I strongly suggest you ship this car to your garage. Radio: JVC AM/FM/STEREO/CD (we do not have original radio) Wheels: Chromed Mercedes rims (slight pitting in some areas on the chrome plating) This car was purchased by her Husband in 1981 and given to Marilyn, his lovely wife.The couple was living in California at the time and the car was always garage kept, well maintained. When they moved to Florida, so did Marilyn's beautiful Mercedes Benz 380SL. Marilyn really loved and cherished this car and never intended to sell it. That is why over$12,000 was spent on this car less than 10,000 miles ago to make it mechanically perfect. The personalization on the car cover shows how much Marilyn loved this car! The paint is original, NOT perfect but very presentable. I would NOT repaint this car. The interior is all original with no rips, cuts, tears or burns. To make it exceptional, Isuggest having the head rests and small areas of the seats redyed. As we all know,there are no such things as "Blue Cows" The Hydes were dyed blue when new andfor $75 a seat can be dyed to match perfectly. The soft top has not been used for at least 20 years. I looked it over carefully and it should be replacedas it is the original top and has dried out from being stowed away in the top compartmentfor the past 2 decades. The correct Mercedes top is $995. The Top Frame is in AS NEW condition. The reserve price does NOT include a new top. If you want one installed at Price's Auto Trimin Delray Beach,FL. we can have that arranged. They have been in business at the same locationfor 43 years and I have been a customer of Dean Price's for more than 20 years. They doincredible work. The only additional cost would be to have the Mercedes delivered from JupiterFL. to DelRay Beach FL. on a flat bed and then delivered back to Jupiter,FL. when done. I think it is approx. 30 miles each way? Once a car is sold, we never drive it. There is no sign of this Mercedes Benz ever having been in an auto accident. You can own this beautiful SL for $1000's of dollars less than were spent on just rebuildingthe engine and transmission. This car is priced to sell quickly on Ebaymotors.com. If you want to know the lowest acceptable price, pick up the phone and call me at 954-873-6495. I will NOT e-mail you this information but will share it with you immediately on thephone. This Mercedes is stored inside an air-conditioned garage in Jupiter,FL. It is located just a few milesoff the Jupiter exit for both I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. If you want to fly into Palm Beach International Airport, it is a quick 20 min. ride NORTH on I-95 to Jupiter,FL. (exit is called Indiantown Road) This will be a sale by a private party, not by a dealer. Should you be the winning bidder, as soon as the car is paid in full, we will FedEx you the bill of sale & title so you can register it in your home state, buy a license plate and put it on your SL so you can legally drive it back home. We have been selling cars on Ebaymotors.com since March of 2000 with almost 2000 vintageand sports cars sold to date. I have posted this listing for a good friend. He has the free and cleartitle on hand . This car represents one of the very best values you'll ever find on Ebay! TERMS & CONDITIONS: The car is for sale locally in South Florida and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed. If you wish to discuss the lowest acceptable price...PLEASE...DO NOT write us and say "What is your lowest price?" Instead, call us at 954-873-6495 and we will be happy to discuss that with you. The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. The car is garage kept in Jupiter, Florida Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, we can arrange to have a qualified, independent, professional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. THIS IS TRUE FOR BOTH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT AS WELL AS THE FINAL PAYMENT. Shipping: If you need help shipping this car in the U.S. or anywhere else in this world, I will be happy to put you in direct contact with Mary Olson who has been our sole shipping person for not only us, but for several of my friends who own car museums. She is honest, reliable, dependable and gives great personal service. She has arranged shipping for myself and several of my friends of more than 3000 cars over the past 10 years.Twenty First Century Auctions has been selling fine Late model sports cars, vintage and collectible cars on EBAYMOTORS since March of 2000 and we have a 100% feedback rating.Even in this very tough economic times where real estate has tumbled down a very steep hill....vintage cars...the real ones...the pedigreed cars in great restored or near perfect original condition continue to hold value and in most instances appreciate. Invest your money in something you just don't "Put in the Bank" but something you can "Drive to the bank and anywhere else you might choose to do with your family & friends." Why not have fun with your money? ...enjoy your life and know that when you wake up in the morning your dollars are still safe in your garage or warehouse and haven't evaporated into thin air! We have sold cars from Australia to Alaska...From China to Saudi Arabia.....From Manhattan to Moscow....and the hobby keeps growing & expanding all the time. Collector car insurance is dirt cheap...about $250-$300 a year for a quality collectible like this. and you can buy full coverage! They usually require a garage and not more than 2500-3000 miles a year put on the car. Your welcome to come in person to inspect this car for yourself...hire anyone you like to come on your behalf I truly believe there is NO such thing as a "PERFECT" old car or even a late model car that has been driven, WE ARE NOT making such a claim, ESPECIALLY when you consider it is almost 35 Years Old ! We are urging you to PLEASE come and inspect the car in person, drive it or to hire an expert inspector to do this for you. AGAIN....Please do not ask us to recommend anyone....we want you to select & hire your own inspector. If you wish to schedule an appointment to see this car, please call me at 954-873-6495....We would appreciate at least a 1-2 day notice. It is currently being stored in Jupiter, FL. It is started and driven a few miles on occasion if it's a beautiful SUNNY day and allowed to warm up, possibly once a week. This car is owned free and clear. After you speak with us on the phone, it is possible to have a scanned copy sent directly to you. We don't "play games" We love when a car is inspected prior to meeting the reserve. We have no secrets and are proud of our 100% feedback rating...we have been selling great cars like this for more than 15 years on Ebaymotors.com.Please...do not e-mail us and ask "What is your reserve"Just call us and we can discuss money...the car...a trade...or whatever is on your mind.This car is also being advertised and marketed in other forms of media and if sold prior to having met it's reserve price and a deposit received, we reserve the right to cancel and end the auction early. Should the reserve price be met BEFORE receiving a deposit, we WILL NOT end the auction early and the highest ending bidder will own this 1981 Mercedes SL Roadster. We are all car guys that are very easy to speak with...no Prima Donnas at this end...just car lovers that do this for the fun and passion of loving our hobby...for the past 50+ years! We really do love the cars...a lot more than the $. Once you speak with us...you'll agree...we are sincere and dedicated to this eternal love affair with the automobile The reserve is set at a very, very fair number...if you wish to discuss the amountplease don't write and ask "What is the reserve price" Instead...please call us at 954-873-6495 ..... Anytime between 9:00 am EST and 9:00pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday thru Sunday would be great. I will not e-mail you what the lowest acceptable price is so PLEASE don't write and ask this question. In the past we would e-mail reserve prices but after this confidential information began to appear on blogs and in chat rooms, we decided to refrain from this practice. We will gladly give you this information on the phone! As with all of our fine cars...we invite your and urge your personal inspection. If you see it....and drive it...you will buy it!SHIPPING: Many of my friends and fellow collectors have shipped literally 1000's of cars over the past many years...all with a great gal named Mary Olson who owns Crossroads Transport...I will be happy to give you her e-mail & telephone & connect you up on a DIRECT basis with Mary and she can handle any shipping needs...this car should be shipped ENCLOSED! OUT-OF-THE-USA SHIPPING: Over the past 50 years we have shipped cars to more than 40 countries...I can put you in contact with the right people who will give you great service at a fair price. We have contact with shippers throughout the U.S. and WORLDWIDE...We will be happy to assist you. Thanks and best of luck!Please write or call for more details....If you are interested in this vehicle, please call us at (954) 873-6495 and we will stand next to the car and go over everything with you in great detail...there will be NO surprises...or better yet...come and inspect it yourself. (appointment a day or two in advance is required)eBay Recommended Services:History Report - get a vehicle history report and protect yourself from hidden problemsShipping - get free shipping quotes and information on options to pick up the vehicleFinancing - learn about choicesBuyer Checklist - review steps to take to make a safe, successful purchase AS IS - NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.There is no such thing as a "PERFECT" car...especially when dealing with vintage cars that are 25,35 and even 50 years old.Arranging for an independent third-party inspection is a great way to validate a seller's claims about a vehicle's condition. There are many companies and individuals who offer such a service. Of course your personal inspection and scrutiny are suggested and most welcomed.The seller has made a diligent effort to accurately describe this vehicle but does not expressly or implicitly guarantee the accuracy of the above description.Bidders and prospective purchasers are urged and cautioned to conduct their own due diligence, including a physical inspection in person or through a qualified third party inspector or appraiser, before contemplating a purchase or making a bid on this vehicle.In fact, we would welcome and encourage such an inspection, and will make every effort to make the above described vehicle available at a time convenient to the perspective purchaser or their agentsWe charge NO fees of any type. NONE!We will help arrange to have your vehicle picked up on a bonded, licensed and insured carrier.There are no dealer fees or other charges and you are responsible to pay all sales taxes in your home state .Required payment is 20% within 72 hours and the balance in full within 7 days thereafter.If you buy a car from us and are not happy with something that is major in nature, please call us and let us know. If we feel it's our fault, we are only too happy to discuss making a possible adjustment on the final agreed price.