**1985 MERCEDES 380SL--BLACK BEAUTY IN EXCELLENT CONDITION**

Black beauty 1985 Mercedes 380SL in very good condition. All original interior and exterior. Hard top and soft top. Drives beautifully and straight. New Tires. New Radiator. Paint and chrome shine like new. Carpeting in good condition. Has original mats in good condition. Spent most of its life in California driving on open roads. Original Becker radio works. Electric windows work. Engine compartment is clean. Very tidy in appearance! Someone pulled me over and asked me if this was a new car! While it shines like a new car, it is 35 years old and does have some patina at close (!) inspection. There is very slight hazing of the paint around the passenger side keyhole (about nickel size). The chrome wheels look great but have patina. The interior leather shines nicely and has no significant fading but does have some cracking in spots. There is the familiar cracking areas on the dash. There is a light scratch on the windshield from the wipers. The wipers will need new blades. Heating works perfectly. Have never used the AC and suspect would need refrigerant at this point or modern conversion. Shifts nicely through the gears, reverse is a bit spirited (common to this era's automatic Mercedes). Only trace oil leak. Driver side and passenger side window rubber seals work well but are stiff and could benefit from replacement. The Mercedes-Benz 380SL is a fine choice as a collectible 1980s convertible. This is a great car at a great price. Few classic cars can be had at this price and in this shiny condition! Many ask twice this price even right now on Ebay! Can be used for daily transportation or a long tour without excuses. The casual passerby will not notice visual flaws. Love the car but have to let some of the collection go now! Feel free to ask questions. Only serious inquiries please. Very very reasonable reserve! Viewings by appointment only. Hagerty valuation places 1985 Mercedes 380SL valuation around $13,000-$20,000 plus for vehicles in good to excellent condition. Bid with confidence. 100% Ebay feedback. $500 Deposit required within 24 hours and full payment must be made by cashier's check within 3 days.