1982 Mercedes-benz 380sl Base Convertible 2-door 3.8l on 2040-cars

Great running, smooth driving, clean old Mercedes convertible ready for bargain priced top down summer fun. 

This is an '82 Mercedes 380 SL some friends inherited and didn't need, so it sat from about 2008, when it was last registered, until Thanksgiving of 2013 when I dragged it home. 

New things added since then include:

·        German Canvas top

·        Under-Hood Insulation

·        Fuel Pump

·        Fuel Filter

·        Spark Plugs

·        Left Headlight Door

·        Muffler

·        Steering Damper

·        Oil Pressure Sender

·        Fresh Oil Change (full synthetic) and Filter

·        Air Filter

·        Windshield

·        Windshield Wipers

I've also repainted the hood, decklid, and left front fender.  There was some minor body damage to the hood and fender and I eliminated a very 70's looking wing from the decklid, leaving six holes which I welded shut.  The rest of the paint is decent for it's age; certainly presentable.  I found no rust anywhere. 

All the instruments work, including the clock.  Heat and AC too, although the latter seems a little anemic.  I'll add somerefrigerant and see if that does the trick.  (car has been converted to R134).  Power windows work fine.  Motor runs strong and quiet; transmission shifts smoothly and kicks down a gear when you press hard on the gas.  No smoke from exhaust.  No ominous sounds or vibrations from motor, transmission or driveline.  Radio works, but I haven't tried the cassette player.  Lights all work fine,  as do brakes.  I haven't been able to get the cruise control to work, but haven't made much of an effort there. 

This would be a great "weekend" car, or there's really no reason it couldn't serve as a daily commuter.  I would really like it if a buyer were to come and see it first, but I've bought cars long distance and sold too.  Communication is key.   My favorite feedback was "car is better than described".  I don't think there would be any problem if you were to buy the car and drive it home several hundred miles. 

Title is clear CA title.  Per above, it has not been registered or driven since 2008, but registration is "Non Operational" so no back fees owing.   If buyer is from CA, I can work on getting smog inspection done. 

Things you should be aware of: 

There is no rust I could find, but there was some damage from critters chewing on things under the hood while the car was parked.    Fortunately, this was confined pretty much to the hood insulation, one plug wire and a few smaller wires which I have replaced. 

There is a small dent on the right side door, just in front of the door handle.  It's not real noticeable, but I tried to catch it in one of the pictures.  Maybe one of those "paintless dent repair" guys could fix, if it bothers you.  

The only other thing I can think of is the clunk when you put it into drive from reverse or reverse from drive is a little more pronounced than I'd like.  Transmission works fine, and I'm told this is common to Mercedes, but I'm trying for no surprises.    

I'll try to get a couple of clips up on YouTube so prospective bidders can get a better idea of the way the car runs and drives. 

Please feel free to ask questions prior to bidding.  I can take and post more pictures if there is something in particular you'd like to see. 

I'm a big fan of Uship for transport, having used them three times with excellent results.  You can go on their site and get an idea of what it would cost to have the car delivered.  I'm happy to work with the shipper of your choice and to make the car available to them at their convenience.