Lot Ended
Description
£20,000
restoration in 2022; 113,140 miles showing on the speedometer; 3.8-litre
aluminium V8 engine; hardtop / soft top
This
elegant Light Ivory with a beautifully contrasting Check Brown interior is an
exceptional 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL perfectly captures the glamour and
sophistication of the 1980s. A true icon of the era, the R107-series SL remains
one of the most recognisable and desirable classic Mercedes-Benz models ever
produced, combining effortless V8 performance with timeless open-top
luxury.
This particular example has been the
subject of a comprehensive restoration programme, being reported that the expenditure in excess of £20,000.
Completed in 2022, the work included a full respray and extensive restoration
carried out to an evidently exacting standard, with invoices documenting the “no
expense spared” approach taken throughout. Accompanying the car are two
substantial lever-arch history files containing invoices, historic MOT
certificates, and supporting documentation that together testify to years of
careful ownership and maintenance.
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smooth and characterful 3.8-litre aluminium V8 engine, paired with
Mercedes-Benz’s renowned automatic transmission, the car displays 113,140 miles
and is described as being in good condition throughout. The interior retains
many of its original period features, including the desirable Zebrano wood
veneer trim and factory Blaupunkt radio/cassette player, further enhancing the
authentic 1980s ambience. In addition to its soft-top configuration, the car is
also supplied with the optional factory hard-top roof, making it an ideal grand
tourer for all seasons.
First introduced in 1971,
the R107 SL represented a new era for Mercedes-Benz, blending advanced safety
engineering with understated luxury and unmistakable styling. Produced until
1989, it became one of the company’s longest-running and most successful model
lines, earning worldwide fame both on screen and on the road. The 380SL,
introduced with the lightweight aluminium V8 derived from the contemporary
S-Class, remains one of the most sought-after variants
today.
With its highly desirable colour
combination, extensive restoration history, exceptional documentation, and
unmistakable presence, this beautifully presented 380SL offers a rare
opportunity to acquire a genuinely iconic Mercedes-Benz roadster from one of the
marque’s most celebrated decades. Although the MOT expired in January 2026, the
vehicle is now MOT exempt.
Contact
james.booth@brightwells.com