1987 Mercedes Benz 560sl Excellent Condition, Low Mileage Roadster on 2040-cars
Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States
Body Type:Roadster, Convertible with hardtop
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:560 V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: silver and burgandy
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 56,097
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Burgandy
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 8
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This is a serious drivers car in great condition, never driven in bad weather, garaged and stored other than 2000 miles driven each year. Only blemish is a small scratch on the trunk lid (see pics) that occurred when my wife dropped her end of the hard top when we were taking it out for a spin last summer. Purchased the vehicle in lieu of a Harley a couple of years ago to satisfy my wife. Now have a Harley. It was part of an estate sale and used in a similar fashion south of St. Louis, Mo.by a retired physician.
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