1983 Mercedes 380SL converted to a 500SL RELISTING DUE TO RUBLUISH NOT PAYING Towed this Mercedes in after the cam chain broke on the original 380 engine. i bought the car from the owner with the idea I would install a Chevy small block. The Chevy project was not going as planned, so I sent the car to Star Motor Service in Charleston, SC to have the engine problem evaluated. The engine block was damaged from the loose cam chain. Axel, the owner of Star, told me about an early 1990's 500SLC, one ...