Funny you say that driving this car makes you feel like you time travelled, because when I was looking for one to buy I told someone I wanted a time machine, and this car definitely takes you back in time.
@gvaspirated3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, Joe. Wonderful experience to drive.
@azmike3572 Жыл бұрын
@@gvaspirated So would the time machine be. Just remember the machine always stays in the same physical place when time travelling, unless you move it.
@Beastiie7 Жыл бұрын
2 or 4 seats?
@frenchie177 Жыл бұрын
I have found a 1981 380 SL and I really want to get it since I've been driving a heavier 4 door sedan. I really do think that having an iconic historical vehicle would be wonderful and to keep and care for such a beautiful car
@carepackage983 жыл бұрын
I have this car and all I can say is that it’s the coolest car I’ve ever driven!!
@gvaspirated3 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear man!
@BiBi06964 жыл бұрын
That blue interior 👌🏽
@zenjamin62622 жыл бұрын
The guy has such a cool car yet he's so humble!
@victormartinez-pq7yj3 жыл бұрын
It's 155 horsepower. The 560 had over 200 HP. I own the exact same car.
@kanjicx79242 жыл бұрын
I just got mine today and all I can say is am in love mines whitish exterior and dark blue leather
@elvader-57232 жыл бұрын
I got the exact same car . Same color exterior/ interior. Still needs minor work but I can’t wait to cruise it around like you guys did around my city Chicago 🤩
@gvaspirated2 жыл бұрын
Great city to take a car like this out for a drive. Best of luck with the repairs!
@westhavenor95133 жыл бұрын
Ha. 250hp? Dream on bro. It's 155hp. My '84 500SEL (5L V8) only has 185hp. You weren't born yet, but it was the "malaise" era. You were happy just to have any triple-digit hp. Also, 10% ethanol is fine in these as long as the fuel is not left to sit for weeks on end. Beautiful SL btw!
@tylerwhite99233 жыл бұрын
As a newbie car enthusiast, is there a way to "un-malaise" the engine? I know that horsepower was cut through catalytic conversion and using unleaded fuel with engines designed for leaded, but with more modern tech you can get way more horsepower out of smaller engines, is there a way to "modernize" the engine to where it isn't so choked?
@danielkane53162 жыл бұрын
10% ethanol is a definite no go. Use an ethanol killer. The owner of the workshop who takes my 450SLC has been working on old benzes for more than 30 years, he knows what he’s talking about. Don’t believe it, ruin your engine.
@Loathsome_Lynx3 ай бұрын
@@tylerwhite9923in general yes you can take off the emmissions equipment and it helps substantially. Beyond that, more modern fuel injection and higher compression ratios help too, although I doubt you can get kits for a car like this.
@kaytuesso1311 Жыл бұрын
Looking at a 1983 380sl for a first car to save up for, older video but still has a lot of great info about the car, thanks!
@matthewvasquez92783 жыл бұрын
The R107 was the only mercedes benz that was design in 60s and was produced till 89, its really a three decade car
@RaulSachsCarrillo3 жыл бұрын
This was a awesome video to watch. I to also have a black on black 1983 with 82,000 miles on it garage kept bought it off my father 6 years ago which he was the original owner. And When I take the car out its always a treat just taking off the hard top is the hassle. Great review 👏 👌 👍 🙌
@jamesfussell92343 жыл бұрын
I’ve got an ‘83, absolutely same look though. Got some small bits to fix here and there, but hey, wouldn’t trade it for the world.
@gvaspirated3 жыл бұрын
Congrats man! It's a beautiful car to own.
@bbysuli984 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFULL OMG
@ottobarrett9293 жыл бұрын
you probably dont care at all but does anybody know of a way to log back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the account password. I would love any assistance you can give me!
@evankabir503 жыл бұрын
@Otto Barrett Instablaster ;)
@throughthegrace78933 жыл бұрын
Nice job! It looks great! I just bought one and it needs a lot of love. I don’t think non-ethanol gas is available.
@tinypear2 жыл бұрын
How do you like yours?
@ab687 Жыл бұрын
Great review 👍🏻🙌🏻
@joewellborn8023 жыл бұрын
As an owner of an '85 380sl, your car looks like it's in *excellent* condition. Is that soft top original? It looks great! Enjoy the ride!
@gvaspirated3 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy! The owner told me a couple of months ago that the car was TOTALED due to a major flooding in his area. We were devastated to hear this.
@joewellborn8023 жыл бұрын
@@gvaspirated Yikes! Very sorry to hear that.
@joewellborn8022 жыл бұрын
@@gvaspirated This is a really well made and enjoyable video that I refer back to often. Still sad Eric’s car was lost. If you guys ever make it to Albuquerque there’re a few very nice SLs (plus several other classic Euros) that would be game for a convoy.
@jamesreckling66973 жыл бұрын
Nice car! Still prefer the R129 though.
@aishaish5315 ай бұрын
Any in Canada?
@Beastiie7 Жыл бұрын
2 or 4 seats?
@gvaspirated Жыл бұрын
Technically 4 but they're not comfortable in the slightest
@humayunhabibulrichikram38802 жыл бұрын
best car
@gvaspirated2 жыл бұрын
Incredible car :)
@lilibethdoherty2953 жыл бұрын
The smell of the leather is one of the nicest things, then there is the design element to the car all high quality controls and soft suspension . My 85 380 sl is midnight blue and palomino interior, it looks and drives like new . Mercedes will never build a car like this again they are now making cheap but expensive rolling garbage with a light in the center of the grille to appeal to morons!
@RaulSachsCarrillo3 жыл бұрын
Yes agree!
@stephan82623 жыл бұрын
production was from 1971-1989
@gvaspirated3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, Stephan!
@lilibethdoherty2953 жыл бұрын
If you lived in Europe it was, in the U.S. we did not get the R107 till 1973!
@bwroyalsun3 жыл бұрын
@@lilibethdoherty295 The USA received the 350SL in 1972 ...
@1954telecaster3 жыл бұрын
It’s cool and cozy but that’s about it. Otherwise it’s a money pit.
@giuseppe49092 жыл бұрын
I liked the vid for the car….but you need to do a bit more research before spouting things as “facts”…..
@gvaspirated2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. I’m always looking to improve the quality of information and video.!
@zeanasmith83742 жыл бұрын
I have the same car...but panted Pearl
@mericavids2 жыл бұрын
Luxury liner
@scothammond46233 жыл бұрын
I daily drive an 85 sl
@tiestofann443 жыл бұрын
All good but that stereo 🤮. Mine is an 84 black exterior brown interior. No modifications.
@1954telecaster3 жыл бұрын
Look at the owner 🤮
@scothammond46233 жыл бұрын
The factory cassette player is junk I honestly can't wait to get rid of the entire system in my 85
@westhavenor95133 жыл бұрын
@@scothammond4623 True, but it can be modified with Bluetooth, amp, and speakers that keep the original look. The modern head unit in this SL looks absolutely hideous.
@mbayefall83022 жыл бұрын
@@westhavenor9513 do you got any names?
@kanjicx79242 жыл бұрын
My 83 is fs keeping the original stereotype I love the old look and feeling