1984 Mercedes-Benz R107 SL

This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL was purchased by the current owner in February 1984, and it shows 8k miles following registration history in Illinois. It was specified in Anthracite Gray Metallic over Palomino leather, and it is powered by a 3.8-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a black soft top, a removable hardtop, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, fog lights, a Becker Grand Prix AM/FM/cassette stereo, cruise control, an alarm system, electric windows, central locking, and automatic climate control. This R107 is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, initial sales documentation, a warranty plate, recent service invoices, a tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Illinois title in the current owner’s name. The car is finished in Anthracite Grey Metallic (172) and features a color-matched removable hardtop and a black convertible soft top that were reportedly serviced in preparation for the sale. Additional features include quad headlights, fog lights, a power antenna, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim. Silver-finished 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are mounted with Michelin XVS tires that are said to be original to the car. The car was factory equipped with power steering, a fully independent suspension, and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. The power steering and brake fluid was replaced in preparation for the sale. The cabin features two bucket seats upholstered in Palomino leather along with a matching center console and door panels. Interior equipment includes cruise control, a Becker Grand Prix AM/FM/cassette stereo, an alarm system, electric windows, central locking, and automatic climate control. A shifter bushing was replaced in April 2024 The four-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 8k miles. The 3.8-liter V8 was factory rated at 155 horsepower and 196 lb-ft of torque. The exhaust resonator was replaced in preparation for the sale. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. The window sticker lists initial delivery to Motorwerks of Barrington Inc. in Illinois, along with factory colors, standard features, optional equipment, and a total suggested retail price of $44,843. Also included in the sale are initial sales documentation, manufacturer’s literature, a warranty plate, and a tool kit. The Carfax report is free of accidents or other damage. Filed under: r107, sl