1988 | Mercedes-Benz 380 SL

1988 | Mercedes-Benz 380 SL – The Blue-Blooded Roadster

There are roadsters that want to show off. And then there's the Mercedes-Benz 380 SL – a gentleman who doesn't need noise to make an impression. This 1988 example comes in one of the most tasteful combinations imaginable: blue-beige interior, matching blue soft top, and the unmistakable presence of a European SL. A car that smells more of the Côte d’Azur than a country club – though it would fit in at both.

Engineering – V8 under the star

The 380 SL houses a refined 3.8-liter V8 that doesn’t crave drama, but glides – down the highway, through the city, or along the Amalfi Coast.

✔ 218 hp V8 (European version) – not loud, but majestic
✔ Automatic transmission – smooth as a croissant
✔ Registered with ASI and the Mercedes Italia Register – officially classic

And the best part? The last technical check was done on 26 October – so you can hit the road right away. Southward. Or wherever the sun shines and the roof stays down.

Comfort – When the journey matters more than the destination

This SL isn’t just beautiful – it’s generously equipped:

✅ Air conditioning – for the Italian summer
✅ Cruise control – for relaxed long drives
✅ Blaupunkt radio – stereo nostalgia
✅ Includes hardtop – for classy winter use
✅ Wind deflector and Mercedes plush roof – style in every detail
✅ Anti-theft system – though you’ll never want to take your eyes off it
✅ Tires at 90% – grip that matches the elegance

Conclusion – The last of its kind, with style

This 380 SL isn’t just a classic. It’s the elegant answer from a time when German engineering and French lifestyle cruised the world together. The perfect cruiser for connoisseurs – and a reliable companion to places where you still feel the steering wheel and where style trumps speed.

If you're only going to own one open-top car in your life – make it this one.