Vehicle Description
This 1988 Mercedes 560SL is highly desirable because it's the full
wish list in one car. It's an elegant, powerful, comfortable,
timeless, and nimble classic that's presented in a great factory
color combo, and has the right late-model upgrades.
Anthracite Gray Metallic is a very special color. In your garage or
at night it will have a look of a gunmetal hue, which is very
popular today. But once the sunlight hits it, the metallic
undertones really come to life and give this paint a cosmic
charisma. Oh yeah, the Germans understand how to engineer a deep
and rich paintjob. But it takes more than precision engineering for
a factory paint to retain this much shine 30 years later. This is a
two-owner car, and it has spent nearly that full time under the
first owner's care. You can tell it was his baby by the way the
body has remained looking crisp, the straightness of the
pinstripes, and how the factory wheels remain mirror-like. It's the
exact kind of presentation you want when you're looking for a
cut-above classic convertible. And that's what a good R107 series
Mercedes SL is all about. This was one of the few well-built
convertibles of the era, and so it was the go-to driver for
celebrities, dignitaries, and the wealthy. The sleek lines hid a
full size interior and usable trunk that was perfect for any road
trip.
The Palomino tan leather interior is the perfect color to contrast
the exterior gray while still complementing it. And this car was
meant to look great with the top down, because it's a real driver's
grand touring machine. The dual bucket seats are in great condition
and offer a level of all-day comfort that is unmatched in some new
convertibles for twice this price. The 560SL was one of the most
expensive cars Mercedes offered during its reign, so the features
list is quite long. This includes desirable conveniences such as
power windows, power steering, cruise control, and now an upgraded
AM/FM/CD stereo. Because this was built 1988 there are also more
modern features than most R107s, such as a third brake light,
driver's airbag, and anti-lock brakes. It comes with both the
folding soft top and a removable hardtop that matches the special
exterior paint. But we know you really want this car for top down
fun, and so the air conditioning has been converted to modern R134a
to keep you cool while looking cool.
The cleanliness of the engine bay is another great reminder of how
well this Mercedes has been treated all its life. The 560SL is one
of the most desirable luxury sportscars of the era because of the
power under the hood. The 5.6-liter V8 was the largest displacement
offered, and it was the perfect mix of durability, smoothness, and
power. Plus, when mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with
highway-friendly overdrive, this is the vintage Benz that's still a
great weekend getaway machine. But more than just the interstates,
this one has a fully independent suspension and four-wheel disc
brakes to keep you looking for the back roads.
Complete with owner's manual packet, no other car combines grand
touring comfort in a powerful and nimble machine so perfectly. So
when you can find an exceptional example in the best color combo,
you know you need to act fast to take it home. Call today!!!