West Coast Classics are proud to present a great daily driving example of this original southern California version 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC Coupe in beautiful condition throughout in it's original factory 'Midnight Blue' (color code 904) color paint with a 'Sand/Beige' leather interior and with a very well maintained service history, with only one southern California owner since new, making this a fabulous opportunity to own the top-of-the-line Mercedes of it's day which cost over $54K in 1982 (over $176K in 2024 dollars when adjusted for inflation according to the CPI!) in turn-key ready driving condition!
The car was obviously always garaged and the original factory and very striking 'Midnight Blue' color paint is in exceptional condition and the original 'Sand/Beige' leather interior is also in absolutely exceptional condition throughout.
The car's factory options include 3.8L V8 engine, automatic transmission, electric sliding sunroof, power assisted steering, power assisted four wheel disc brakes, tinted glass, cruise control, electric window lifts, electrically heated rear window, fully independent suspension, power assisted four wheel disc brakes, anti-lock brakes, automatic antenna, automatic air conditioning with climate control, anti-theft, central locking, insulating glass, Becker Grand Prix Cassette/Radio and chrome Mercedes Bundt wheels.
The car was purchased by its one and only southern California owner at 'Valley Motor Center' of Van Nuys, CA and the car has always been extraordinarily well maintained and serviced over the years at only Mercedes-Benz independent specialists or dealers with all original owners manuals and service records available.
The car therefore drives exactly like such a well maintained and serviced Mercedes should and must be seen and driven to be truly appreciated. The 3.8L V8 engine is extremely strong and responsive, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool. All the power options are working as they should including the sunroof and all 4 windows and the air conditioning. The car comes with its original owners manuals, spare wheel and factory tools.
The 380SEC Mercedes-Benz model was flagship car and only the absolute best materials were used in this top-of-the-line model which included all the safety demands of the S line sedans but with the engine hood, trunk lid and bulk head between the tank and trunk being made of light alloy to achieve its curb weight of only 1,610 kg. The car was powered by a powerful V8 fuel injection engine with a top speed of over 140mph matched to a 4 speed convertor automatic transmission which when driving off proceeded in 2nd gear when 'Drive' was engaged but which utilized a pedal kickdown resulting in first gear. A new position 'B' utilized better the engine braking effect and was especially designed for down-hill mountain driving! Another new feature was the floating caliper disc brakes in front which reduced the heating up of brake fluid thus eliminating vapor lock and consequently increasing safety.
Without doubt, this is one of the finest built cars ever made by Mercedes-Benz, now becoming more desirable and collectible than ever before - certainly you will look long and hard to find a finer head-turning example with one original southern California owner since new with original factory paint or more well maintained and always dealer or independent specialist serviced car at this price anywhere else!
