This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL is finished in blue over a tan interior, showing 82,000 miles. A US-market R107 that has lived in a dry climate, it has come from New York and is now in Italy. It is offered in Teramo, Italy, with a 27-photo gallery.

The 3.8-litre M116 V8 is paired with an automatic gearbox. A full service has just been performed, with all fluids and filters changed and the automatic transmission oil and filter replaced. The seller reports the engine runs smoothly and quietly, the air conditioning has been serviced and cools well, and everything works, including the electric windows, central locking, instruments and lights, with no play in the steering and no suspension noise.

The body has been professionally repainted and is described as absolutely rust-free, including the bulkhead, sills and jacking points, over a clean and solid underbody. A new soft top has been fitted, and the interior has been refurbished to a high standard, with the seats, door panels and carpet in excellent condition.

The car carries its US title and all customs clearance documents, and will need to be registered by its next owner; the seller notes it is eligible for ASI certification once registered. US-specification R107s, with their higher equipment levels, are the versions European buyers increasingly look for.