Mercedes-Benz 380 SL | 1981 Highlights: – 3.7 Liter, 8 cylinder petrol engine, automatic transmission – 105.250 miles – Former collector ownership, with US documentation present – Second, new canvas soft top included The seller offers for sale this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL, powered by a 3,685 cc petrol engine, paired with an automatic transmission. This example was imported to Poland many years ago but was never registered there, and it retains its United States registration and documentation. The previous owner was a collector with many interesting vehicles; due to illness, the family was forced to sell his collection, which is how the current seller became the owner of this timeless cabriolet. The car shows 105250 miles on the odometer, as stated by the seller. According to the seller, the electrical system works, and the car starts readily, drives and brakes. A second, new canvas soft top is included in the sale. The seller notes that, as with any classic that has been part of a stored collection, the car should be checked over and may benefit from some renovation. The condition scores below reflect this honest, usable state: a solid basis that can be enjoyed while being gradually brought up to a higher standard. The R107-generation SL was Mercedes-Benz’s flagship roadster for nearly two decades, produced from 1971 to 1989 and enormously popular in the United States, where the 380 SL was one of the strongest sellers of the range in the early 1980s. It combined open-top elegance with the over-engineered build quality that defined Mercedes-Benz in this era, offering relaxed V-configuration power, an automatic transmission and genuine everyday usability. The silhouette, with its low beltline and distinctive ribbed tail lights, remains one of the most recognisable shapes in classic motoring. US-market examples with documentation, such as this car, form an accessible route into R107 ownership, and the model’s enduring popularity ensures strong parts availability and broad club support across Europe. Condition of the bodywork & paint 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Condition of the interior 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Technical condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Overall condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction cars offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This car is currently located in: Lower Silesia voivodeship, Poland. This car drives, brakes and shifts. The car has a United States registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible cars to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more