Manufacturer: Mercedes Benz Model: 380SL First Registered: 1...

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£5,000 - £6,000

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Manufacturer: Mercedes Benz
Model: 380SL
First Registered: 1982
Registration No: RegNo
Engine No: 11696222001554
Chassis No: WDB10704522011010
MOT: Aug 2013
Colour: Signal Red
Details:
The Mercedes SL dates back to the 300SLR look-a-like 190 of the nineteen fifties but the most influential SL was the Pagoda, which replaced the 190 in 1963.

The clever hood mechanism and factory hard top gave this model a wide appeal. With the "Pagoda" hard top in place, one could be excused for believing one was riding in a fixed head coupe, but with the hood retracted into its stowage space, the car had beautifully uncluttered lines.

The SL was updated in 1971 but the new car borrowed heavily from the "Pagoda". Though bigger and heavier, the new car managed to retain the classic looks and the model continued to be the choice of the rich and famous. It was rare to see an episode of Dallas or Dynasty without an SL making an appearance.

Offered here is a 1982 example of the 3818cc V8 SL, which has been in the ownership of the vendor for 5 years and a close friend of the vendor for the previous 9 years. During the vendors tenure, the car has covered just 2000 miles, as a high days and holidays car but in the previous owners care the car was used for regular trips to France, where he owned a property.

The car is only offered for sale due to lack of use and the need for a family car. It comes complete with an MoT through to August 2013 and has tax through to January 2013. It is finished in signal read with cream interior and has both tops.

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Auction Date:
18th Sep 12 at 1:30pm BST

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