1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Roadster Drop Top/Convertible -- MINT CONDITION

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series 380SL Description

1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Roadster - convertible/drop top. Comes with two removable tops - the hard top and soft top. ONLY 60K original miles, garage kept since ownership - I own the vehicle and have a free/clear title. 1985 was the last production year of the 380SL Roadster with approximately 8,000 made that year with a total of only 50,000 produced in this model series. The car is in pristine condition - all original paint with two minor surface scratches on the trunk lid, otherwise the paint is flawless. The interior is equally well-kept as the leather is in near-perfect condition with no scratches at all.
Everything is in perfect working condition both mechanically and electrically . It drives like a dream - Independent front and rear wishbone suspension - front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Air conditioning/heating systems are in perfect working order. It has an after-market Pioneer radio with auxiliary capability.
The only piece of equipment in the car that needs replacing is the clock - it hasn't worked since I've owned the vehicle. Below are listed specifications from uniquepartsandcars.com:

• Years of Manufacture:1980 - 1985
• Number Built:53,200
• Price at Introduction:
  • 380SL Roadster: DM 54,014
• Date of Introduction:February, 1980
• Chassis/Body:
  • Unit frame and body
• Exterior Dimensions 380SL:
  • Total Length: 4380mm
  • Total Width: 1790mm
  • Height at Kerb Weight: 1300mm
  • Wheelbase: 2455mm
  • Front Track: 1452mm
  • Rear Track: 1440mm
• Kerb Weight:
  • Roadster: 1540kg
• Fuel Tank:90 litres
• Turning Circle:
  • 10.74 metres
• Transmission (Automatic, 4 Speed):
  • 1st: 3.68:1
  • 2nd: 2.41:1
  • 3rd: 1.44:1
  • 4th: 1.00:1
• Rear Axle Ratio:
• 3.27:1

• 0-100 km/h:
  • 9.0 seconds (approx)
  • After 1981: 9.8 seconds (approx)
• Maximum Speed:
  • Manual: 133.5 mph (215 km/h)
  • Automatic: 127 mph (205 km/h)
• Engine 8 Cylinder M 116:
  • Capacity: 3818cc 233ci
  • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocatingpistontype with 8 cylinders in Vee configuration
  • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
  • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv, overhead camshaft
  • Fuel System: Bosch mechanical with air-flow sensor
  • Bore and Stroke: 92mm x 71.8mm (3.62 x 2.83 inch)
  • Power: 218 hp (DIN) @ 5500rpm
  • Torque: 31 mkg @ 4000rpm (224.3 ft/lb)
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
• Ignition and Electrical:
  • 12 volt
  • Coil and alternator
• Exhaust:
  • Single tail-pipe
• Suspension:
  • Independent front and rear, double wishbones, diagnol-pivot swing axle
• Steering:
  • Recirculating ball, servo assisted, ratio: 15.9:1 (3.0 turns)
• Brakes:
  • Front: Vented Disc, 278mm (10.9 inch)
  • Rear: Solid Disc, 279mm (11.0 inch)
• Wheels:
  • 14" Alloy
• Tyres:
• 205/70 VR 14

***Serious inquiries only -- I am open to hearing reasonable offers -- this car is a classic and they're selling for over $30,000 overseas in Europe. As I know the value is high in European countries, they still hold value in the states around $25,000 in absolute pristine condition.