1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL [R107]

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL [R107] in Beverly Hills Cop, Movie, 1984

Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin: — Made for: USA

00:36:32 Vehicle used by a character or in a car chase

Author	Message
antp ◊ 2004-11-17 23:09	00-36-32 -- Last edit: 2012-11-06 01:15:29 (karoomay)
Kowalski ◊ 2004-11-30 16:22	It's a Mercedes-Benz SL R107 -- Last edit: 2005-10-06 18:12:31
jettalover ◊ 2012-07-08 05:34	Prop license plate at the time of filming. Now it's a real plate according to www.bar.ca.gov. No smog test results for that vehicle.
IHateFreedom ◊ 2012-08-20 20:25	I think this car was used for the one-sheet as well.
MicJaco ◊ 2013-10-04 14:01	Does someone know where the car is located now? -- Last edit: 2013-10-05 00:14:07
Shervinator ◊ 2017-02-03 23:40	jettalover wrote Prop license plate at the time of filming. Now it's a real plate according to www.bar.ca.gov. No smog test results for that vehicle. Apparently, it's registered to a 2008 Lexus ES350 (obviously as a random sequential plate). I doubt the owner knows! -- Last edit: 2017-02-03 23:41:10
Shervinator ◊ 2017-02-16 11:20	Any reason this is a 1980 and not a 1974-79?
130rapid ◊ 2017-02-16 11:30	Yes, older SL/SLCs have 'Batman ears' headrests.
Shervinator ◊ 2024-06-05 23:30	It's actually a 1981–85 Mercedes-Benz 380SL. Look closely at the emblem on the trunk. Higher-resolution version here: https://i.imgur.com/JmXgdw1.png -- Last edit: 2024-06-05 23:31:24