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1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL for sale

42,995

GBP

Preston, United Kingdom

  • Mileage 52,737 km
  • Gearbox Automatic
  • First registration 1980

Overview about this 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL for sale

A 380 SL from 1980, in red, three owners, 32,769 miles, with one of the longest service books in this stock.

The R107 SL ran from 1971 to 1989 and is the longest-lived SL of them all. The 380 is the 3.8-litre V8, driving the rear wheels through an automatic gearbox.

What sets this car apart is its record. Westwood Garage in Rishton serviced it every year from November 1980, at 987 miles, through to 1999, then Mercedes-Benz Blackpool in 2001, K and B Autos of Lytham St Annes from 2002 to 2005, and Mer-Tech in Hull in 2019 at 31,457 miles. Twenty-five entries in all, covering forty years.

It retains its chrome exterior detailing and the classic R107 proportions.

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL shows 52,737 km. It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Red.

Equipment includes 1980 Registered, 3.8L V8 Petrol Engine, Automatic Transmission, Chrome Exterior Detailing, Disc Brakes, Independent Suspension, Mercedes-Benz R107 SL Series, Rear Wheel Drive, Red Exterior Finish.

The asking price is £42,995. The car is located in Preston, United Kingdom.

Technical Information

This unit

Location
Preston, United Kingdom

Powertrain

Transmission
Automatic

Further details

Body style
Convertible
Layout
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Driver position
Right-hand drive
Exterior colour
Red
Mileage quoted by the dealer
32,769 miles
UK registration plate
80
Owners from new
3

Equipment

Equipment listed by the dealer 9

  • 1980 Registered
  • 3.8L V8 Petrol Engine
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Chrome Exterior Detailing
  • Disc Brakes
  • Independent Suspension
  • Mercedes-Benz R107 SL Series
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • Red Exterior Finish

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 380 SL in the European market

How this car sits against the other Mercedes-Benz 380 SL advertised in Europe on 2026, and what to settle before a cross-border purchase.

Is this Mercedes-Benz priced above or below the European market?

At £42,995, about €50,304, it sits below the median of €149,500 for the 132 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 7% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread. See the listings

Can this Mercedes-Benz be bought in the United Kingdom and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Preston, United Kingdom. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

52,737 km recorded, against a median of 11,103 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service history and previous owners are not published on LUSSO and should be confirmed with the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz are priced closest to this one?

a 1985 car in Germany at €49,890, and a 2011 car in Czechia at €49,419. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself. See the listings

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 380 SL, and how does a purchase work?

Amari Supercars, a professional dealer in Preston, United Kingdom. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 380 SL be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Preston, United Kingdom, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history: LUSSO does not publish these and cannot confirm them.

Is this Mercedes-Benz 380 SL still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Amari Supercars before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

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