Vehicle Description
It was the quintessential European luxury sedan of its day,
Mercedes' flagship, and an unabashed status symbol conveying the
unmistakable message that whomever sat behind the wheel was doing
well. But the Mercedes 500 line was no automotive empty suit. Its
manufacturer took the driving experience and their engineering
efforts very seriously, going to great lengths to pack their cars
with a bevy of great features, encompassing both safety and
performance, to keep their cars ahead of the pack. These features,
as well as an unusually clean exterior, and proportionally low
mileage, make this 1990 Mercedes 560SEL a great acquisition for its
next lucky owner.
The first thing you're bound to notice is just how good this white
exterior looks. It's the original shade the 560 left the factory
with and we're inclined to think its clean condition must be the
result of a largely sheltered existence, as there are no obvious
signs of repainting to keep it looking this good. Of course,
there's some luck involved, as well, as a glance at its history
report reveals no accidents in its past, a conclusion that's also
reinforced by just how level and well-aligned this vintage sedan
still is. The customary areas of wear have either largely escaped
the ravages of time and the elements, or have been refurbished with
consistently correct replacement parts, as the chrome trim is very
clean and shows no obvious blemishes, the glass is impressively
clear on all four sides and even the rubber seal surrounding the
taillights looks nearly new.
Climb inside and you'll see why Mercedes' interiors were such a
strong selling point for their cars, as this one is a fine
representative of their work - its tan leather surfaces still in
great shape and in original configuration. Up front, the bucket
seats are very comfortable, showing relatively little wear and
sporting bolsters that have yet to splay outward, as you often see
in cars of a certain age. In back, the bench seat is in a similarly
well-preserved state and is not only heated, but also reclines!
Mercedes added a lot of features that were well ahead of their time
to make this a comfortable, convenient and safe environment,
including power heated seats, a telescoping steering column, power
windows and locks, cruise control, and driver and passenger air
bags. A Clarion AM/FM/CD player with both Bluetooth and Satellite
connectivity sits in place of its original counterpart in the dash,
offering a great array of audio options, and a navigation system
has also been added to help you reach your destination without
hassle. The spacious trunk area in back is lined with clean tan
carpeting, with a full-sized spare securely stowed just
underneath.
The original fuel-injected 5.6-liter engine sits in the engine bay
and still propels this sedan in fine fashion. As it's connected to
the also-original 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission,
cruising at highway speeds is a low RPM endeavor. Despite its more
than 25 years on the road, this 560 still provides a decidedly
confidence-inspiring driving experience, with tight steering aided
by newly rebuilt linkage and 4-wheel power disc brakes to bring the
car to a stop as needed. This perennially appealing and
well-preserved luxury sedan sits with a slightly lowered,
road-hugging stance on a set of 15" Mercedes Euromeister replica
wheels, outfitted with Cooper CSS Ultra radials that still carry
nearly all of their tread after only 300 miles of use.
Looking for a great example of vintage European style and
engineering still in the form you'd want in a frequent driver? You
have to check out this 1990 Mercedes 560 SEL. Call today!