38-Years-Owned 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1983
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: 380SL
- VIN: WDBBA45A5DB025225
- Mileage Shown: 228,869
- Transmission: Automatic
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Anthracite Grey Metallic
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Englewood, NJ 07631
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0059421
As part of the R107 series produced from 1981 to 1985, this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is powered by a 3.8-liter M116 V8 engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Finished Anthracite Grey Metallic over a grey leather interior, it features a new black soft and body-color hardtop, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, power accessories, an upgraded Blaupunkt and Rockford Fosgate stereo system, and more. Garage-kept by its owner of nearly four decades, this 380SL is now being offered on behalf of the seller out of New Jersey. Click here to view the previous PCARMARKET listing as the initial buyer failed to complete the transaction.
This example is finished in Anthracite Grey Metallic (172U) and is equipped with a newly installed black fabric soft top along with a body-color removable hardtop. Exterior details include North American-spec quad headlamps, front fog lights, a power antenna, and chrome trim and moldings. It rides on 14” Bundt alloy wheels wrapped in Toyo Extensa A/S tires bearing 2014 date codes. The seller notes the rear decklid has been replaced and mentions cosmetic imperfections, including minor rust bubbles and a crack in the driver-side headlamp lens. Detailed images are provided in the gallery along with a clean CARFAX report.
The cabin is upholstered in grey leather with matching door panels, dashboard, and carpeting, accented by burl wood trim and a custom wood-rimmed steering wheel. A premium Blaupunkt head unit has been fitted and paired with a Rockford Fosgate speaker system at a reported cost of approximately $4k. While the cruise control is noted to be inoperative, all other gauges and electronic functions are reported to be in proper working order.
Power comes from a 3.8-liter M116 V8 engine, which was upgraded with a double-row timing chain in the past five years. The rear wheels are driven through a 4-speed automatic transmission. The car features a fully independent suspension with double wishbones up front and semi-trailing arms at the rear, complemented by coil springs, anti-roll bars, and telescopic shock absorbers. Disc brakes facilitate stopping at all four corners, supported by a hydraulic dual-circuit system with a vacuum booster and a foot-operated parking brake. It has been maintained under an open-checkbook philosophy at a dedicated service shop, with oil changes reportedly performed annually or every 3k miles and all recommended work routinely carried out per the mechanic’s guidance.
This sale will include the owner’s manuals, a factory first-aid kit, and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “This car has been a part of the owner’s life for almost 40 years. It’s been driven and enjoyed in nice weather, as a way to escape on the weekends. This car has been maintained with an open checkbook for its entire life. While its starting to show its age some, overall the car is in very good shape. I think it presents as if it has half the mileage it does. The owner is looking for the next steward to take care of the car in its next phase of life.”
Auction Results
- Sold for: $5,800
- Auction End: Jul 06, 2025 12:39:05AM UTC
- Number of Offers: 3
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Sold for $5,800
Offer in the amount of $5,400
Offer in the amount of $4,250
Offer in the amount of $3,800
Long story short the auction sale fell apart because of some odometer discrepancies. The owner has stated the odometer stopped working back in 2014.. now as scary as that sounds, he is an older gentleman and said if he has put 1k a year since then he would be shocked.. we estimate it has closer to 238k miles. On a car with these miles its not a huge difference IMO. Shop just quoted $500 or so to fix it. The owner just wants to move on as he has been maintaining the car for almost 40 years. Its still in great shape all things considered and has had a ton of crucial maintenance done over the years. The timing chain upgrade, and whatever regular maintenance needed to be done to keep it drivable and enjoyable. Please reach out with any questions or offers!