1988 Mercedes 560sl on 2040-cars
Matawan, New Jersey, United States
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1988 Mercedes 560 SL The 560SL, Mercedes has all the right offerings, bullet-proof reliability, satisfying power, and aggressive good looks. The 560SL combined all that into the V-8 R107. These Mercedes 560sl are a cultural icon that quietly and confidently told the world its occupants had "arrived." Standard equipment included driver's side airbag and ABS brakes. Interior improvements for the 560SL included lovely burlwood accents, improved lateral seatback support, and a power passenger side mirror. This 1988 Mercedes 560SL has spent it's entire life as a weekend sports car. It is Signal Red with a palomino leather interior. (One of the best color combinations ever offered on the 560SL). The car is all original including the paint, bright work, leather interior and carpeting. The car does have an upgraded Pioneer AM/FM CD radio installed and the original Becker radio comes with the car. Also included is the original first aid kit, (which is 100% complete) all the original dealer brochures and keys, and an almost impossible to find 1988 Mercedes Dealer album, dealer optioned chrome wheels, new German cloth top, new Bosch battery, new tires, original spare tire, Mercedes carpeted floor mats, hard top with the stand and a cover and a windscreen deflector that has the original storage bag. I am not a dealer but a car collector that looked at many 560SL before I purchased this car for my private collection. If you know Mercedes SL's then you know that the 1988 and the 1989 are the most sort after cars. This car 26 years ago sold for $61,130.00 That was a lot of money in 1988 as it still is today. As a weekend car this car has traveled less that 3,000 miles a year since new. It has always been garaged kept since new. It was originally sold at Princeton NJ Mercedes then spent the next 17 years in the NY Hamptons before I purchased it. These cars are increasing in value and are very sort after in the right color combination. This car being unrestored was judged at an AACA national meet and received a First Junior first time out. The car is being sold as is with no warranty expressed or implied. The car is also for sale locally and the seller reserved the right to end the auction at any time. The buyer will be responsible for all delivery/ shipping cost. The car has a clean title and will not be turned over to the buyer until all funds have cleared. I highly recommend that you come and test drive this beautiful example of this 560SL. The car is located in central New Jersey. |
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