Vehicle Description
Mercedes-Benz has always built sophisticated luxury and performance
automobiles with a reputation for strength and safety. They look
great and drive great. If you have ever driven one, you know how
solid they feel. If you haven't, then here is your chance to come
down and see what a German Sports/Luxury car is really like.
Mercedes SL series cars are personal luxury cars. They are designed
with clean lines and understated elegance. Showing up in this white
car is like showing up in a white tux or a white dress. It gets
attention and makes a quiet statement. Up front is that
unmistakable Mercedes-Benz star that everyone knows stands for
quality. It is flanked by quad headlights to light the way at
night, and also has factory fog lights under the bumper, because
being able to see in fog and rain is a safety consideration too.
Black bumper end caps front and rear blend perfectly with the side
moldings, creating a pleasing visual line, but also offering
superior protection from parking lot mishaps. Scalloped lower door
panels make it look low and sleek. Blue pinstriping that matches
the interior is a nice touch. The blue convertible top looks great
when it is up, but if you prefer the look of a hardtop, then just
drop on the white one that comes with this car.
Open the door and settle into the leather seats. Notice that there
is an airbag equipped steering wheel which was standard issue
safety equipment on this Mercedes several years before it was
required by U.S. law. The rest of the interior is neat and clean
with minimal wear. Obviously, this car was well cared for. As you
would expect, power windows and air conditioning provide comfort
and convenience for you. Gauges are easily visible under a dash
that helps shroud them from the glare of the sun when the top is
down. The large thermometer between the vents looks rather unique,
but is another safety item indicating when there are freezing
temperatures outside. Burled wood dash treatments add warmth and a
touch of old world feel. The removable hard top is a first-class
affair. When you opt to install that, it is like driving a coupe,
not a convertible with a removable top.
Powering this personal luxury car is the largest engine offered by
Mercedes that year. But wheel spinning power isn't what this engine
is about. It is about quiet, confident, power that takes you down
the road with reserved dignity. The four-speed automatic is smooth
and efficient in the way it enables the car to run at leisurely low
RPMs in top gear while traveling down the highway, but remember,
this is a car built to run the autobahns too, so don't
underestimate what it is quietly capable of. The fully independent
suspensions and 4-wheel disc brakes have always been designed to
instill confidence and provide a great ride. But it's also designed
to handle great on the back roads, and especially so in the 560
SLs.
Come down and see how it feels to drive a personal luxury car from
Germany. You may decide its what you want to drive every day.