1982 Mercedes 380SL Black on Black

1982 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Additional Info:

This car looks great… from a distance. And actually, not too bad up close. It gets a lot of attention every time I drive it. I inherited the car two years ago. It sat for 10+ years in Georgia prior to that. Did not run at all when I got it, but we brought it back to life. Now the engine is super smooth. Starts first time, every time. It drives well, and dependable enough for me to take to work across town - which I do regularly. I’ve had to move on to another project (airplane) and sadly need to let this rare Black-on-Black beauty go. If the rust (in the usual places) doesn’t scare you, it has a ton of potential. The body is in really nice, straight condition, but needs some rust repair and fresh paint. If you have the skills, or money, to finish what I started, this car could be a prize.

See list below. Hit me up with any questions.

Things I’ve done:

-Confirmed Double Timing Chain. Guides inspected and in good condition.

-New Tires

-New Battery

-New Complete

- Complete Exhaust System & 02 Sensor

-New Fuel Injectors

-New fuel system (Fuel Pump, Reservoir, Fuel Dist Filter)

-New Fuel Tank

-New Gas Cap

-New Fuel Gauge Sensor

-New Fuel Relay

-New OVP (Over Volt Protection Relay) this made a HUGE difference

-New Cube Relays (all 4)

-New Front Brakes & Rotors

-Fresh Oil & Filter

-Fresh Transmission Filter & Fluid

-Fresh Differential fluid

-New Spark Plugs, Wires, Dist Cap & Rotor

-New Flasher Module

-New Gauge Lights

-New Potentiometer & Tripometer Gears

-New Ignition Switch

-Replaced Euro Headlights to American Headlights

-New Pioneer Bluetooth Radio & Front Speakers

-New Air Filters

-New Blower Motor

-New Window Switches

-New Rear Hood Seal

-Car cover included with purchase

Notables: Heat works. AC, not so much. Cruise Control works.

Needs that I know of:

-All Weather Seals (complete set available $400 eBay)

-Power Steering Gasket (leak)

-All Belts should be replaced when PS leak is fixed

-Rust repair – some on body (see photos). Driver floor pan. Under rear seat deck – driver’s side. Battery compartment.

-Paint

-Soft Top & possibly frame

-Latch repair on soft top lid

-Rear Brakes & Rotors

-Steering Gearbox Coupler (play in steering wheel)

Mileage:

12/1992 Service Manual says 129,095

12/1999 Owner before me purchases the car. Mileage not available or noted.

01/2000 Owner before me had speedo serviced and reset to "0"

01/2022 Mileage was 27,328

02/2023 Mileage is 29,243

Best Guess on actual mileage is probably 160,000+