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1988 Mercedes Benz 560sl Hard Top Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1988 Mileage:50400 Color: Gray /
 Gray
Location:

Norwalk, Ohio, United States

Norwalk, Ohio, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Hard Top Convert. Coupe
Engine:V-8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WDBBA48D3JA078108 Year: 1988
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: Grey
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Mileage: 50,400
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Sub Model: 560SL
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Gray
Interior Color: Gray
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

You are looking at a beautiful, lovingly cared for 1988 Mercedes 560SL roadster that has been in my family since new.  My uncle bought this car for my aunt in January of 1988 at Silver Star AG in Thousand Oaks, CA.  I have owned it from September of 2003.  It had 24,810 miles on it when I bought it from my cousin.  It now has a tick over 50,000, and I have thoroughly enjoyed every mile!


There is nothing better than a sunny spring day with the top down in this car.  The power from the 5.6 liter V-8 is just incredible...it pulls like a freight train.  I have driven it to Miami, North Carolina, Oklahoma and various day trips and have never had one problem with it.  Of course, at 50,000 miles it's just getting started.

It's color is Anthracite grey, and the interior is grey leather.  The soft top, which is in near perfect condition, is black.  The hardtop is Anthracite grey.

I switched it to Mobil 1 when I bought it and have religiously changed the oil every 5,000 miles since.  It is not a garage queen, I have enjoyed driving it and so will you.  Accordingly. although there is no rust, there are a couple of minor cosmetic items you need to be aware of.  It has a couple of minor door dings that a ding doctor can easily take care of.  There are some scratches around the pin hole where both tops connect in the back.  There are the usual minor scuff marks on the corners of the front bumper.  There is a rock chip in the windshield.  And the drivers seat has some minor wear on the left bolster, again very typical and not through the leather at all.  All in all, excellent condition for a 25 year old car. 

I am also including a windblocker (see photos) that clips in and out in seconds, and adds about four weeks of convertible season in the spring and fall.  It fits in a bag in the trunk when not in use.  I also have a quick disconnect on the battery for winter storage.

I have changed out the radio but the CD player doesn't work.  I have seen the old Becker radios on Ebay if you want to restore it to original.  I have all the books, records and keys.   

It spent it's first twelve years garaged in California.  Since coming to Ohio, it has always been garaged and never out in the winter.  The A/C worked when I put it away for the winter but may need a charge in the spring.  My reserve is commensurate with the mileage and condition.

Certified check within 7 days of auction ending.   


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