1983 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

*1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL*® The R107 Mercedes Benz SL is one of the most famous generations of one of Mercedesâs most famous nameplates- and there is a good reason for that. Built for a scarcely believable 18 years between 1971 and 1989, the R107 was available with a long list of engine and trim options, but the classic shape and world-class build quality were both constants. From 1981 until 1985, the only SL available in the North American market was the 380SL - and this 1983 car is a stunning example of the marque.® Finished in Signal Red, this 380SL has been meticulously kept and shows a documented 24,842 original miles on the odometer. Sold new via Holtz House of Vehicles in Rochester, NY, the car moved with its second owner to the Seattle area in 1992. The North American versions of the SL are notable for their quad-headlights and 5-mph impact bumpers, which, although maligned in the era, actually work well with the overall design. All R107 SLs were fitted from the factory with a removable hard top, but over the years many have been lost or damaged - this car features its original top with all of the Mercedes tools needed to take it on and off. The âBundtâ wheels on this car are classic Mercedes of the era, found on a host of their vehicles and crafted out of a lightweight alloy.® The interior is in absolutely remarkable condition. Finished in tan leather, the seats, carpets and steering wheel are all in fantastic condition. Unlike the majority of R107s, the wood trim on the center console is basically immaculate, showing no cracking and minimal, if any, fading - both of which are known to happen on these cars. As one of the ultimate luxury cars of the day, this car came loaded for 1983 with features like power windows, central locking, climate control, cruise control and a Becker Gran Prix cassette stereo with power antenna in the rear. All of these features function and make this car easy to use every day if you so choose.® Powering the 380SL is a 3.8-liter variant of Mercedesâs famed M117 V8 built for the US market. Due to tightening emissions regulations, power for this engine is rated at 162 horsepower at 4,200 rpm but what you really want in a luxury car like this is torque, and the 380 produces a stout 232 lb-ft at just 2,500 rpm. Power is then sent through a 4-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels. This SL might not be the most powerful car out there, but it can comfortably cruise with modern traffic and tops out at nearly 130 mph when you put your foot to the floor.® The R107 generation SL was the ultimate status symbol in the 1970s and 1980s, and still looks stately and upscale more than 50 years after its debut. This car is an unbelievably nice specimen that retains essentially all of its original books and paperwork, down to the hang tags that were affixed to the climate and cruise control when the first owner took delivery. For the ultimate in top-down fun this summer, itâs hard to imagine a better car than t