1984 Mercedes Benz 380SL

1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

Location: Southampton, New York, 11968

Stock #: 005367

VIN #: WDBBA45A3EA005367

Mileage:33,331

Transmission: Automatic

Condition: Excellent

Exterior: Gray

Interior: Blue

This Mercedes-Benz 380SL was purchased new in Pasadena, California and remained with its original owners, Dr. Bromley and Kathleen Mayer, for decades before being acquired by its second owner in 2020. Showing just 33,000 original miles, the car presents as a remarkably well-preserved example finished in silver over a blue leather interior and is accompanied by its original removable hardtop, service records, and factory books.

Power is provided by a 3.8-liter M116 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. The car retains its factory configuration and presents as an honest, low-mileage California example that has benefited from careful long-term ownership, indoor storage, and recent servicing.

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🧾 Ownership History & Provenance

The car was originally delivered to Dr. Bromley Mayer of Pasadena, California, a WWII U.S. Army Medical Corps veteran and longtime research director with Knudsen Creamery. The vehicle remained within the Mayer household for decades, reflecting the careful stewardship typical of a professional Southern California owner.

In 2020, the car was acquired by its second owner, who continued to preserve and use the car sparingly. The low indicated mileage is consistent with limited, fair-weather driving throughout its life.

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🎨 Exterior

Finished in silver, the car presents with excellent paint quality and consistent panel fit. The body appears straight with proper alignment across the doors, hood, and trunk, and the chrome trim and brightwork remain in very good condition.

Factory 14-inch alloy wheels are mounted with radial tires, and the car retains its original appearance without visible modifications. The removable hardtop is included and remains in exceptional condition.

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🛋 Interior

The cabin is trimmed in blue leather and is exceptionally well preserved. The seats show minimal wear with intact bolsters and original stitching, and the dashboard appears free of the cracking commonly seen on R107 models. The wood veneer across the center console and dash remains in excellent condition, and the carpeting and rear storage area show minimal signs of use.

Factory instrumentation, switchgear, and trim are present and consistent with a low-mileage example.

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⚙️ Engine, Mechanical & Service

The 3.8-liter V8 engine retains a stock appearance and presents as an honest, unrestored engine bay. Hoses, finishes, and components show appropriate aging consistent with long-term preservation rather than cosmetic refurbishment.

The car has been fully serviced, and all major systems are reported to function as intended, including air conditioning. Up-to-date service records accompany the car along with its original books, further supporting its history and careful maintenance.

Power is delivered through a four-speed automatic transmission, and the car is equipped with four-wheel disc brakes and independent suspension.

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🏁 Condition & Overall Impression

This 380SL represents a true low-mileage, long-term California example that has been preserved rather than restored. The condition throughout supports its 33k-mile reading, with particularly strong presentation in the interior, engine bay, and included hardtop.

The combination of documented multi-decade original ownership, subsequent careful stewardship, comprehensive servicing, and preserved condition makes this a standout example of the R107 platform.

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📦 Included with Sale

• Removable hardtop (excellent condition)

• Original books and documentation

• Service records (current and historical)

• Clean title

• Original-style configuration and presentation

Additional photos, videos, inspections, and transport assistance available on request.

For more detailed pictures or If you have any questions relating to the condition please contact us at Grand Prix Cafe / 646.250.5519.

All due diligence must be undertaken before you commit to purchase this car. Pre-Purchase-Inspection encouraged by appointment only, specially if buying out of state or internationally.

Pre -purchase inspections welcomed and advised. We are happy to assist you with a quote for shipping anywhere in the world.

Vehicle Warranty
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to make an offer/bid or purchase based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

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