Vehicle Description
It's hard to believe but true. This classic 1988 Mercedes 560SL is
in the perfect color combination, comes with both tops, has a
supple A/C interior, received all the proper maintenance, and yet
you can take it home for less than $15K.
The 560SL is highly desirable because it's the full wish list in
one car. These are elegant, powerful, comfortable, timeless, and
nimble classics. The now legendary R107 model cars are iconic
because they represent an era when very few companies could build a
convertible without worrying about safety regulations. Mercedes
built their cars so robustly that the R107 exceeded these
standards, and they did it elegantly without an unsightly roll bar.
It was the go-to driver for celebrities, dignitaries, and the
wealthy because the sleek lines hid a full size interior and usable
trunk that was perfect for any road trip. The Crimson Red paint
with new tan top is still in vogue today, and when you want a
coupe-like profile, the optional hardtop goes on with true German
precision. It all means that no matter how you decided to arrive
(convertible, soft top, or coupe) pulling up in this Mercedes is an
elegant announcement of your timeless sense of style.
There's more evidence inside that the previous two owners gave this
car a pampered life. The leather seats are supple, the wood on the
center console is glossy, and carpets are nice and plush - all the
right elements to continue pride in ownership. The 560SL was one of
the most expensive cars Mercedes offered during its reign, and so
the features list is quite long. This includes desirable
conveniences such as power windows, power locks, an alarm system,
power steering, front & rear defrost, and cruise control. The
correct Becker Grand Prix AM/FM/cassette stereo was even recently
rebuilt. It would have been easier to simply put an aftermarket
stereo in this car, but repairing the iconic Becker unit is another
great example of the level of care that has gone into this Benz.
Because this was built 1988, there are also more modern features
than most R107s, such as a third brake light and a driver's air
bag. But your favorite part will be the air conditioning. It has
received the right maintenance so that you can hop in today and
this luxury convertible will keep you comfortable even when the top
is down.
The 560SL came with a big 5.6-liter V8 motor that had the power to
rival contemporary Rolls-Royces. While we have a long maintenance
history, all you have to do is look at the engine bay to understand
the level of care in the engine bay. With the tidy presentation,
fresh components, and even factory decals, this is exactly how you
want your bulletproof Benz to be. On the road, an R107 has a
fully-independent chassis that is the perfect balance of elastic
comfort and tight-handling. The four-speed automatic transmission
also strikes a balance between performance and overdrive comfort
cruising. The total package is finished off with four-wheel disc
brakes that include ABS.
The sale comes complete with the full owner's manual packet and a
large maintenance file. This is the perfect way to purchase an
affordable vintage machine that knows how to turn heads today.
Don't miss out, call today!