1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
Grant Slater Vehicle story
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL convertible. Finished in metallic light blue with chrome trim and navy soft top. The body lines are straight with original bumpers and factory alloy wheels. Paint shows well under evening light, garage-kept condition.
Equipped with a 3.8-liter V8 and a 4-speed automatic transmission. Power steering, power windows, and air conditioning.
Interior: Navy blue leather seats, wood veneer center console, and analog instrumentation.
Classic German roadster styling.
Reliable V8 touring performance.
Ideal for photoshoots, coastal drives, and film rentals.
Timeless 1980s design with modern drivability.
Engine
Original engine, no issues
Wheels and tires
Factory wheels on the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL are 14-inch light-alloy “Bundt” wheels (named for their resemblance to a Bundt cake pan).
Brakes
Front: Ventilated disc brakes with single-piston floating calipers.
Rear: Solid disc brakes with single-piston floating calipers.
Brake booster: Vacuum-assisted dual-circuit master cylinder, improving pedal feel and safety redundancy.
ABS: Anti-lock braking system was standard by 1985, one of the first roadsters to include it.
Brake fluid: DOT 4 hydraulic fluid.
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission, model 722.3.