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This 1981 Mercedes 380 SL R107 was delivered new in California and has 140,352 miles on the odometer, or approximately 224,560 kilometers. The car has been in Holland since 2018 and has a Dutch registration certificate and a technical inspection valid until June 2021.

Outside, the car is in very good condition. It is in its original Lapis Blue metallic color. The car will be sold with its original hard top which is in the same color as the car. It is also in good condition. Apart from a small dent, there are no notable defects on the body. The soft top is in perfect condition, as well as the 3 rear windows. The seals, chromes and exterior plastics are in good condition. This SL is equipped with the automatic antenna. The seller indicates that the chassis is sound.

The original interior is in good condition. The leather in its Sandbeige color has no notable defects. The carpet is also in good condition. The vehicle has its original Becker Grand Prix radio, electric windows, cruise control, air conditioning and heated rear window. These instruments are said to work.

The mechanics are said to work normally. The 3.8 V8 developed 204 hp when it left the factory. The engine is said to produce no noise. The seller says that the automatic transmission works normally. There are no leaks. The suspensions are said to work well.

The car is equipped with its original "Bottle cap" rims which have just been rechromed. The brakes work well and the Michelin tires are still good.

The car will be sold with a Dutch registration certificate and can be seen in Lunteren, Holland. The hardtop, soft top and service booklet will be sold with the car.
The seller wished to define a reserve price.
Note : the registration is the responsibility of the buyer in his country. In France, this vehicle can be registered with a collector's permit via the FFVE (for more information click here)
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date: Friday 22nd January 2021 00:00
Auction end date: Sunday January 31st 2021 21:30
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