Lot 1001
1981 Mercedes Benz 380SL Convertible with Hardtop
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
VIN: WDBBA45A9BB006948 Mileage: 102,270 odometer not working, true mileage unknown.
With a 3.8 liter V8 engine, and automatic transmission. Also with 15" Bundt style alloy wheels with Hankook radials dated 2018.
Exterior paint, and factory hardtop in Signal Red paint with a black cloth soft top. The interior in black leather, with wood accents. Also equipped with automatic climate control, cruise control, power windows, automatic antenna, original AM/FM Becker radio, heated rear window, tinted glass, and central locking.
Please note, bidders may be subject to a bidding limit. Please review your account and contact the front office for assistance with increasing a bid limit prior to the auction. This lot subject to reserve. For this lot, payment accepted only by wire transfer. 10% buyer's premium for LLA live-online and absentee bidding. LLA will process taxes, title, and registration for NC buyers. For out-of-state buyers, a third-party will handle the processing. Buyer's invoice will include tax, tag, and title fees, along with a document fee of $199 for NC and $399 out-of-state.
Long time ownership from Ohio, Florida, and North Carolina. Garage kept, and in wonderful original condition. Drivers side with an additional carpet to protect the original. Wood veneer is in excellent condition, with no signs of cracking. Paint in excellent condition. Climate control works as expected with A/C weak, as well as the original Becker radio and antenna. Carfax indicates damage reported in 1994. Valve cover gasket, and fuel lines replaced in 2018.
The following condition report, while thorough, is not exhaustive as vintage cars have inherent wear and imperfections. We welcome personal inspections, please contact mt@lelandlittle.com to schedule. Public previews are available the second Saturday each month from 9am-12pm.
Soft top is aged with splits near rear window; paint readings indicate hood and trunk with paintwork; new battery; small stain to trunk area; car cover included; tires appear like new with no tread loss; front brakes pull slightly to left; no other apparent concerns.
