1981 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

380SL Convertible

Automatic

WDBBA45A1BB004904

Clear

Gasoline

carmanuals4less Store 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL R107 Roadster Up for the sale is ONE Owner, beautifully kept, 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL. Its desirable and very elegant Silver Blue Metallic Paint shines beautifully and Powerful V8 engine purrs and runs strong as ever. The 380SL combined all that Mercedes learned about the V-8 W107 chassis cars into a cultural icon that quietly and confidently told the world its occupants had "arrived." Simplicity, superb build quality, and an enduring design are all hallmarks of the Mercedes 380SL. The R107 chassis was one of the longest running production bodies in the Diamler-Benz AG's line, and R107s are extremely well built and collectable. It is also the first V8 powered two-seater to be built at the Stuttgart, Germany factory. Few vehicles are as distinctive and unique as the 107 chassis Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Although there are other vehicles that are instantly recognizable - the Gullwing Mercedes, the '57 Chevy, and the DeLorean to name a few - there is no other vehicle so classy, yet affordable as a 107 chassis Mercedes-Benz. Now over 30 years old, 380SL’s are attracting new buyers due to its iconic good looks, simplicity, and vault-like build quality. Exterior: It’s elegant and Very rare Silver Blue Metallic (color code #930 Silberblau) paint has a beautiful shine and luster, and combined with Dark Blue leather interior this particular 380SL just looks stunning!!! Chrome is in excellent condition, it is complete and new looking, and this beautiful roadster is a head turner and conversation piece everywhere it goes. This Mercedes is very solid and rust free (please see pictures!!!). Body is in wonderful condition and it is straight as an arrow! All doors, hood, and trunk are operating with ease, and everything lines up properly. It was never in an accident, and It has been always garaged, pampered and kept away from rain and bad weather, and it truly shows!! Factory VIN # stamping on the front radiator support shows originality of this car. There is not a lot of 380SL’s out there in this solid and amazingly kept and preserved condition!! It is equipped with both soft top, and the hard top! Dark Blue Soft top is in great condition, plastic windows are crystal clear, and it is very easy to operate. Original Hard top is also in great condition, including all the glass, and the headliner which is clean, and rips and tears free!! Another sign of originality of this beautiful car is stamping mark on the Hard Top (3209) which corresponds with the numbers on the Data Plate!!! All 4 matching Michelin tires are in great condition, with plenty of tread left, and they make this Roadster float on the road!! -Interior Original Dark Blue Leather interior is in excellent condition! Carpet is clean and in great shape! Leather seats are in excellent condition as well, and are very supportive and comfortable. This Mercedes comes with power windows, and they are working as they should! Just take a look at the pictures, and you will get an idea about the condition of this car, how nicely it is kept, and how beautiful it is. -Engine & Transmission 3.8 Liter V8 Engine is strong and powerful as ever with only 74,664 original miles on the odometer (only about 2,200 miles per year!!). It has no problems reaching 80MPH+ and its real blast to drive!!! All mileage and maintenance is documented (over $10,000 in receipts), and this baby was always serviced by experienced Mercedes-Benz specialists! Every service is documented, and whatever this baby needed, it received it, to make sure it runs like a fine Swiss Watch! There is a folder FULL of numerous service records including a very important Double Chain Upgrade!!! Automatic Transmission shifts effortlessly through every gear, and it makes this SL absolute joy to drive and cruise in! This German Roadster handles great at the high speeds, and it is very comfortable. Air Condition works as it should, and this car is ready for some topless fun!!!! Summer is here, and there is nothing better than driving down the road with the top down, and the wind in your hair!!! It comes with all of its original books and manuals, original Data Card, as well as with its original Tool Set! Painting of this beauty is also included for its new owner! Its previous owner special ordered it from a local artist when they were on a tour with Mercedes-Benz Club of America! This is a very nicely kept and complete Mercedes SL, that has been loved its whole life, it was never abused, and it truly shows!! Every used SL has been created equal, but there are some that have been loved just a little bit more!!!! This car is one of those SL’s!! -Values Value of this car is increasing from day to day, and unlike stocks, this is only investment that can be your investment and your “toy” at the same time! Just checkout NADA ( www.nada.com ) values below, and the best thing is, value of this car will only continue to appreciate, as cars in this condition are getting harder and harder to come by! http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1981/Mercedes-Benz/380SL/2-Door-Roadster/Values LOW Retail Price: $15,100 AVERAGE Retail Price: $22,600 HIGH Retail Price: $30,300 Title is clear and is ready to be transferred immediately ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD and we will be glad to help winning bidder with finding the cheapest shipping quote for shipping, personally deliver the car to the local port for the out of the Country buyers, and fill out all the necessary paperwork to make it easy and convenient for the winning buyer! Picture is worth thousand words, so for the album with over 150 ADDITIONAL PICTURES (including additional pictures of the engine, underside of the car, interior, exterior, etc) please click on the link below: https://picasaweb.google.com/108451484659047732511/1981MercedesBenz380SLRoadster -TERMS OF SALE: Buyers are encouraged, and more than welcome to inspect this vehicle in person and before auction ends! Inspections performed after the point of sale will not be accepted or considered. Please review all the photos carefully, and do all of your homework and due diligence in regard of this vehicle before auction ends!!!! Please do not assume anything and do ask any questions you might have in regard of this car, and do ask for any additional photos that would be of interest for you, so we avoid case of "buyer’s remorse" afterwards. Please be advised that this is not a brand new vehicle, and it should not be treated as such!!! It is a 33 years old pre-owned vehicle which has been previously on the road used and driven, so therefore with respect to its age and the miles it has, there will most likely be average wear and tear, such as minor scratches, minor dings, small rock chips or any other imperfections that are expected to be seen on a previously owned and used vehicle. We do our best to disclose any substantial blemishes in our photos and descriptions. Opinions and expectations can vary, so Please Telephone Us If You Have Any Questions or Concerns Regarding the Condition of This Vehicle. Once a vehicle leaves our premises no refunds, credits or adjustments will be issued. This vehicle is being sold AS-IS, where is, and without any warranty expressed, written, or implied. All used vehicles should be assumed to have some degree of wear. We do not manufacture our product. Each vehicle brand has its strengths, styles, tendencies, and shortcomings. Therefore, despite our best efforts to verify a vehicle's mechanical condition, we are not able to warranty a manufacturer’s workmanship or a previous owner’s diligence in care. Some vehicles may come with the balance/remainder of the factory warranty, but it’s the responsibility of the buyer to check with that vehicles Original dealer/manufacturer about those, and their terms and conditions. We will do our best to disclose if the vehicle does come with the balance of factory warranty. 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. ANY and ALL representations made in the description above are made to the best of the Seller‘s knowledge, however, due to divergent notions of condition and quality, you are encouraged to rely on your own physical inspection of the vehicle and not the description above. Furthermore, due to the likelihood for latent and patent defects within and/or on a pre-owned vehicle, the Seller cannot guarantee that all issues are disclosed in the description above. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, asked any and as much questions they might have about the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Therefore, any claims or disputes as a result of or relate to failure to disclose or misrepresentation are hereby waived by you. 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 and end of the auction. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. It is agreed by all parties in relation to any transaction involving this vehicle, won through eBay or not, that the proper venue for any legal proceedings or disputes will be conducted in Duval County, Florida, under the laws of State of Florida. The advertised mileage represents the actual miles when the vehicle was placed on eBay. These vehicles are test driven and demoed so actual mileage may differ at time of sale. Also please be advised that we have the right to terminate this auction at any time, as the vehicle is offered for sale locally, and through other means of advertisement. By bidding on this auction, clicking “buy it now” option, or by placing your offer, you agree that you have read, understand, accept and will be bound, without modification, by all the terms, conditions and notices contained herein. -PAYMENT TERMS: $500 Non-Refundable Deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours after the end of the auction, and winning bidder MUST contact us within this period to arrange payment and shipping details. The balance (cash in person, money order, bank loan or certified check, wire transfer) is due within 3 days after the end of the auction!! All financial transactions must be completed before vehicle delivery. Fees: We do charge $185 documentary fee that will be added to the winning bid amount. This fee is used to cover any administrative and paperwork expenses, overnighting the documents to your door, and issuing a 30 days temporary tag. All buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered in. Florida Residents will be responsible for Florida Sales tax, Tag & Title fees at the time of the sale, and out-of-state Residents will be more than likely responsible for their states sales tax, tag & Title fees in their own state. A temporary tag can be issued if needed to transport the vehicle back to your home state. Temp tags are good for 30 days. If you have any questions about your Fees & Taxes please call or email, or check with your local DMV agency before bidding on our items. If you need any special arrangements in regard of the payment, please let us know in a timely manner, and BEFORE auction ends, so you can get our approval to bid on the vehicle, and we can work something out, otherwise If terms of sale are not met (deposit within 24 hours, and full payment within 3 days), that bidder will be reported to E-bay, and second chance offer will be sent to the next highest bidder!! -SHIPPING We Specialize in Export of vehicles from United States, so if you need shipping quotes to ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, as well as in the United States, please let us know, and we will get them for you as soon as possible. We have two major international ports in our vicinity (Jacksonville Port, in Jacksonville Florida, and Brunswick Port in Brunswick Georgia) so international shipping and Export is no problems! We encourage both DOMESTIC and INTERNATIONAL bidders to bid on this vehicle, and we will be more than happy to help out with arranging shipping if winning bidder requires such help as We have good working relationships with few good domestic and international shipping companies that we used in the past. Shipping cost is the responsibility of the winning bidder! -ABOUT US: Majestic Auto International, LLC is located in Sunny Jacksonville, Florida. We specialize in sale and export of antique, exotic and special interest vehicles. All of our vehicles are handpicked, inspected, and if they don’t meet and satisfy our strict criteria, they are not offered for sale to the retail market, but are just passed along to the wholesale market. We want our customers to be happy with what they purchase from us, and we only offer the cleanest cars that we would personally drive!! We pride ourselves on our selection of handpicked special interest vehicles, and we want you to be our customer for Life!! Why our cars have such a great prices? Our low overhead strategy which stands in stark contrast to the extravagant franchised dealerships translates to significant upfront savings to our customers!! The result is a lower purchase price that will minimize the up-side-down effect on future trade-in values. It is proven fact that the “Best Car Values” are realized on depreciated 1-3 year old vehicles that still retain factory warranty. Please feel free to contact us via e-mail at MajesticAutoInternational@gmail.com, or call 904-728-9688 & 904-571-5237 at any time with questions. Visit us online at www.majesticautointernational.com Thanks for your interest! Click Images To Enlarge For more information please call +1-904-728-9688 Copyright © 2012 eBay Templates Creator