'83 380SL for sale - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

nomorehurry · #1 02-08-2014, 11:34 AM

Location: Abilene, Texas.
Color: sort of grayish with blue interior.
Price: $7,000.00, includes service manual CD, car-cover and other stuff.
Reason for sale: Recent knee surgery makes it difficult to get in & out.

!! (Also, my wife said I can only have one Benz.)

Contact: phone (325) 690-1725 or email wtsmith(at)clearwire(dot)net or private message me on the forum. It may take a little while but I will answer.

The car is a hard top convertible with a dark blue soft top in excellent condition. It has a 3.8 liter V8 engine with 130,000 miles. It starts easily and runs well. All dials and gauges (and clock) work and are reasonably accurate. Does not overheat. Shifting seems to be OK. Interior is in good condition (except drivers seat). Trunk area is in excellent condition, has good carpeting, original battery box and vehicle jack.

What I have done (so far):
Repaired numerous vacuum leaks and fuses (including OVP fuse).
Repaired fog lights and replaced other bulbs and stuff.
Replaced Climate Control Unit and condenser (Included is a new compressor that was purchased but not needed for A/C repair).
Changed oil, transmission fluid, etc.
Replaced windshield.
Replaced driver side window.
Replaced radio (the original is included but it needs work on volume control).
Replaced both horns.
Replaced battery.
Repaired trunk lock.
Repaired slides and lift mechanism for both seats.

What I know it still needs:
Blower motor has had electric cord cut.
Parking brake need new right rear cable.
Cruise control seems to be stuck on 60 mph
Seat cover for driver side. Dash has sun-cracks.
Outside door locks don't work.
Some rust bubbles on body, mostly around front of hood. No serious rust out areas that I have seen.

I am probably forgetting some information, but will try to answer questions.
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