This R107-generation Mercedes-Benz 380 SL is a refined modern classic roadster, treated to over $30,000-worth of work in recent years. Under the bonnet is a naturally aspirated 3.8-litre V8, delivering 150kW to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The odometer displays 235,352 kilometres. Build month/year: February 1984 The car is finished in Signal Red with a matching hard top over a Beige vinyl-trimmed cabin featuring burr walnut inlays. It rides on a set of 15-hole alloy wheels, wrapped in recently fitted tyres. Equipment includes cruise control, electric windows, a Pioneer stereo, and an anti-lock braking system. A 560 SL badge is fitted, though the car is a 380 SL model. Accompanying the sale is the service book, various invoices, and the spare wheel. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. The interior was restored in 2023, the wheels have been refurbished, and the tyres have been replaced. The seller notes that the engine, gearbox, and exterior bodywork are all original. The air conditioning does not blow cold. There is a valid Victorian registration in place, which expires on 28 March 2025. The car was last serviced in July 2024 at 235,000 kilometres by Malvern Auto Services. The two previous services were carried out in October 2023 and November 2022. The seller states that the service book documents 14 services completed between 1984 and 1992. Over $30,000 has reportedly been spent on the car over the last four years. The R107-generation Mercedes-Benz is a desirable 1980s grand tourer, housing a smooth V8 engine within its timelessly stylish bodywork. This vibrant, Australian-market example benefits from over $30,000-worth of maintenance work in recent years, which included the restoration of the interior and the wheels, and the fitment of a new set of tyres. Accompanied by the detachable hard top and reported by the seller to run and drive well, it is sure to make an excellent weekend cruising companion for any classic car enthusiast, and would be ideally suited to warm-weather jaunts and trips to various car shows and events. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.