Sl380 R017 new owner

V8rumbler

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Hi guys . I am in the UK and i am in the process of buying a 1981 SL380. It is basically a sound running car.Can i have recommendations for part suppliers etc please
 

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Hi and welcome! The SLShop are pretty good if expensive.
 

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Difficult to see beyond the SL shop as LK says expensive but experience second to none really
 
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V8rumbler

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Thanks guys- it just seems bizarre that there only seems to be one source of parts:- i know they are very good but they do seem expensive.
I am sure that they are not manufacturing them so is there not much demand from owners for competitive rivalry?
 
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