Only 56k Miles! California Chrome Black Tan 88 Mercedes-benz 560sl Hard Soft Top on 2040-cars
US $23,500.00
Year:1988
Mileage:56195
Color:
with TAN interior and ALL the CHROME bells and whistles
Location:
El Cerrito, California, United States
| For sale is a beautiful 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Roadster. Considered the most favorable of color combinations, its the original BLACK paint exterior with TAN interior and ALL the CHROME bells and whistles! I purchased this 8 years ago as a milestone birthday present to myself. Since then, this Mercedes has lived a papered life in the garage and driven sparingly (only appx 1000 miles per year) since. Circumstances change, and its time for me to use a more sensible car so sadly I will have to part with it. This beauty needs a new home & owner who will cherish her as she so deserves. I have little or no experience selling classic cars, but I've described everything to the best of my knowledge and have included over 45 images. Please let me know if you have any additional questions and I will try my best to answer them. All sales final. One really special thing about this gorgeous automobile is the large amount of original documentation that come with it: original manual, service book, warranty book, original instruction cards, all to fit in the original plastic organizer with pocket for registration paperwork! EXTERIOR ACCIDENT FREE! The body on the car is in almost pristine condition and was extremely well maintained. I believe that the paint is original and is finished in the gorgeous black with gold pinstripe. There are a few light scratches to the paint & very minor dings to the door from the parking lot, but nothing distracting or unusual for it's age. There's also about a thumbprint 2” square “dimpling” of the paint on the right front fender near the chrome side trim (see photo) and I'm not sure what that is. The car is riding on upgraded Mercedes 15" chrome wheels with gold-tone emblem. All chrome trim, glass, and rubber seals are in great shape. The windshield is like new with no chips. The soft top is like new and in excellent condition, and has almost never been up. It certainly has never been up since I've had it in the last 8 years and have taken it out only this once immediately prior to this photo shoot. Its a secure, tight fit so the wrinkles will disappear shortly after use. The hard top has good seals and the headliner is in great shape. Overall, I think that the exterior appearance of this car is a 9 out of 10. INTERIOR
The interior is in great shape all around. The supple original Palomino leather seats are all in very good condition and look very nice with no rips or tears, which shows the quality of leather used in this car. The dashboard is in excellent condition - no cracks or fading. The carpets are all very nice are not worn or damaged. OEM carpeted car mats are dark brown color and in very good condition. All dials and controls function as they should, power windows and clock is fully functional. The driver's side visor middle clip needs replacing. The original sound system was replaced with a CD/MP3 player and I added 2 tweeters up front and 2 bass speakers in the back. Music is crisp and clear and not overwhelming. This sound system definitely adds to the driving experience of this roadster. The trunk compartment is very clean. The spare tire compartment is clean it has the original wheel (but no tire) Also the original top removal tools and OEM First Aid Kit and it's mounting bracket are included. Overall, I think the interior appearance of this car is also a 9 out of 10. MECHANICAL Mechanically, this SL runs GREAT! The car starts right up and shifts smooth as silk. It drives as good now as the day it rolled of the lot. The V8 engine is surprisingly quick and responsive. It is reliable, easy to fix, and parts are readily available. Just last month, she passed her California smog inspection with flying colors. A/C had worked when we left southern California, but I just turned it on and although it is blowing quite well, its not blowing very cold. I suspect that it will need a freon charge. About a year ago, one of the dash warning lights continued to stay on. I believe it is the "a light is out" warning light. It was not turned off when one of the interior lights burnt out & fixed and I understand that this is a very labor-intensive, get-behind-the-dash type of fix, so I've been living with it. It absolutely does NOT have any affect on the electrical or mechanical running of the car . But to be on the safe side, I had this checked by a local European motors speciality mechanic and who confirms that all is well. I will include all repairs and or maintenance receipts. Don't miss your chance to own a truly spectacular, California Classic 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560sl... Bid Now! |
ORIGINAL EQUIPPED OPTIONS
| 5.6L 250hp V8 Engine | 4 Speed Automatic Transmission | Power Windows | Power Door Locks | Fog Lamps | Automatic Climate Control | Original Black Soft Top (Like New) | Removable Hard Top | Upgraded Mercedes 15" Chrome Wheels with gold Mercedez-Benz Center Cap log | Gold pinstiping | Gold-colored Make & Model Emblems |
| JVC KD-AR370/HD-G320 CD Receiver / MP3 CD Player w/ Owners Manual | 2 extra front speakers, 2 Bass speakers | Custom-fitted Sheepskin Seat Cover | Custom-fitted Dash Board Cover | OEM Hard-top Cover | OEM? Car Cover | Hard Top Storage Trolley | Professional Window Tinting/Shade | OEM First Aid Kit and Housing |
ORIGINAL 1988 OWNER'S PACKET INCLUDES
| Owner Manual 560SL | 1988 Mercedes-Benz Owner's Service and Warranty Policy | Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet | United States Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc Dealer Directory dated January 1, 1988 | Pirelli Original Equipment Tire Limited Warranty | Operation & Care of SL Tops Manual with 2 Locking Handles | Maintenance Booklet | Mercedes-Benz 24-hour roadside assistance program brochure |
| | Terms and Conditions | Policies | All sales are final. Please email me if you have any questions regarding an item up for auction prior to bidding and I will be happy to answer any questions. High bidder is directly responsible for ALL shipping costs and arrangements.
For those with no bid history (0), I must insist that initial response & deposit to be made within 24 hours after end of auction. | | Payment Details | Paypal, Visa/Mastercard/Debit deposit of $1000 due 2 days after end of Auction. Remaining balance payable with certified bank check. | | Shipping | Pick-up: This vehicle will need to be picked up in CA 94530 by the new owner and/or a vehicle transport company. Although I am more than happy to accommodate your shipper arrangements, ALL TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS & COSTS WILL BE MADE BY THE BUYER. |
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