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This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC is one of 3,789 built worldwide during a 16-month production run and one of 1,991 built for 1981. It was delivered on March 27th of 1981 to its first owner via tourist delivery and was the most expensive model offered by Mercedes-Benz at the time. It is finished in black over a European-only grey velour interior, which it currently wears today. Options include a sliding roof, Becker radio, fog lamps, and air-conditioning with climate control. He would retain the SLC for over 25 years.
On December 16th of 2019, the car received a CA$4,500 servicing that included new fluids, filters, and spark plugs. Currently, it has 57,019 kilometers on its odometer.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2020
On December 16th of 2019, the car received a CA$4,500 servicing that included new fluids, filters, and spark plugs. Currently, it has 57,019 kilometers on its odometer.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2020
2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $45,000
Sale Price :
USD $47,600
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 380 Series
(Data based on Model Year 1981 sales)
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible Sold for USD$7,150 2022 Mecum : Orlando | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible Sold for USD$34,100 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible Sold for USD$11,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
WAYNE NEWTONS 1981 MERCEDES-BENZ 380SL CUSTOM ROADSTER Chassis#: WDBBA25A7BB001557 Sold for USD$84,700 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible Sold for USD$8,250 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Sold for USD$10,000 2020 GAA : November 2020 | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible Sold for USD$8,800 2020 Mecum : Indy | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC Chassis#: WDBBA25A9BB002161 Sold for USD$47,600 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible Sold for USD$8,800 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Roadster Sold for USD$12,100 2019 Mecum Portland | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible Sold for USD$9,900 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible Sold for USD$11,550 2018 Mecum : Dallas | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC Chassis#: WDB10702522000728 Sold for USD$11,685 2018 H&H - Pavilion Gardens Motor Car | |
1981 Mercedes R107 380 SL Auto Chassis#: 10704522000609 Sold for USD$11,519 2018 Anglia Car Auctions : June 2018 | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Sold for USD$2,500 2018 Carlisle Auction : Spring | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Sold for USD$24,200 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Sold for USD$3,000 2017 Mecum : Chicago | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Sold for USD$4,750 2017 Mecum : Chicago | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLC Chassis#: WDB10702522000856 Sold for USD$17,780 2017 Silverstone - Classic | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLC Sold for USD$1,250 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis |
Mercedes-Benz 380 Seriess That Failed To Sell At Auction
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Roadster | 2019 Historics at Brooklands Motor Museum | $14,000 | $14,000 | ||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $5,000 | |||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC | WDB10702522000364 | 2018 H & H Auctions Duxford Motor Car Auction | $11,500 | $13,500 | |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Fall Carlisle | ||||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $12,500 | |||
1981 Mercedes Benz 380 SL | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
1981 Mercedes Benz 380 SL | 2015 Silver Auction Little Creek Casino Auction | $5,500 | |||
1981 MERCEDES 380SL | 2015 McCormick's Palm Springs # 58 | $7,500 | |||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC | 10702522001379 | 2014 H & H Auctions Pavilion Gardens | |||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL | WDBBA45A3BB007366 | 2013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013 | $10,000 | ||
1981 MERCEDES 380 SL | 2013 McCormick's Auction 54 Palm Springs | $11,500 | |||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLC | 2012 Mecum St Charles, Il | $4,000 | |||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLC | 2012 Auctions America Fall Carlisle | $8,900 | |||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible | 2012 Leake Auctions Tulsa | $6,500 | |||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible | 10704522009295 | 2012 Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction | $22,000 | $16,000 | $22,000 |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Convertible | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | $5,600 | |||
1981 Mercedes Benz 380 SL | 2012 Silver Auction Fort McDowell, Arizona | ||||
1981 Mercedes Benz 380SL | WDBBA45A9BB007260 | 2011 MidAmerica Auctions St Paul | |||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Roadster | 2010 Leake Auctions San Antonio Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center | $2,700 | |||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL | 2009 RM Auctions Classic Car Auction of Toronto Fall | $18,500 | |||
1981 MERCEDES BENZ 380SL | 2009 Silver Auction Big Sky Collector Car Auction | ||||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Convertible | 2009 Boca Raton, FL Kruse | ||||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Convertible | 2009 Boca Raton, FL Kruse | $4,750 | |||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL/560S Convertible | 2008 Mecum Muscle Cars & More Live TV Episode 4 | $4,200 | |||
1981 MERCEDES BENZ 380 SL EURO | 2008 Silver Auction Bellevue | ||||
1981 MERCEDES BENZ 380SL | 2007 Silver Auction Reno Showcase | $5,200 | |||
1981 MERCEDES 380 SL | 2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2325, 2007 | ||||
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Convertible | 2005 Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $7,500 | |||
1981 MERCEDES BENZ 380 SL | 2005 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions Spring 2005 | $6,000 | |||
1981 MERCEDES BENZ 380 SL | 2004 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 2004 | $6,000 |
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