Vehicle Description
1989 Mercedes Benz 560 SEL Sedan
What is the difference between S, SE and SEL on the older S
Classes? S stands for S Class, (obviously), the E stands for the
German word for Fuel Injection which is Einspritzung in German and
finally the L stands for the Long Wheelbase version of the S
Class.
Oh Lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz? My friends all have
Porsches, I must make amends...This car was owned by a mere 2
people who used it for pleasure driving only, hence the low 62,465
title verified actual miles and fantastic condition. It's the right
color, (silver), and it's an example of how the other half lives.
Luxury and style was perfect for the only driven to church on
Sunday lifestyle, now available to you and up to your standard of
living large.
Exterior
An all original car with that thick German steel and innovative
construction we have what was the ultimate sedan of the time. All
bathed in Astral Silver Metallic, I spy no rust, nicely minded
gaps, and straight steel, a shiny grille and surround, wipers for
the head lighting, and a second dark gray tone for the bumpers and
rockers along with the lower parts of the car. This paint on the
bumpers and rockers is showing the form off beautifully with no
fade or errors. On top is a sunroof, which leads rearward to a long
trunk deck and room for all the passenger's belongings. On the back
are the ribbed tail lighting and MB has a method to their madness
with this design, it's self-cleaning! Glass and trimmings
surrounding it are all very good and nice and shiny. From the
tri-pointed star atop the front cowl to the large badge on the
center of the trunk, this is truly a beautifully preserved low
mileage original example.
Interior
Molded dark blue plastic combines with some diagonally stitched
leather inserts to create the elegant door panels. A German walnut
burl veneer is nicely lacquered and houses the seat adjuster and
door handle. Moving to the passenger compartment, we see 2 pristine
heated blue leather buckets with smooth bolsters and stitched tuck
and roll inserts, along with a convenient power headrest. This is
all original leather and has no tears or cracks, just the right
amount of wear from age and careful use. In back is a passenger
bench stretching from side to side, and a thickly padded armrest
can be folded down between the buckets. The center console in blue
has a burl insert for the shifter lever housing surround. Various
control toggles are located here, and within the riser to the
central dash, also in burl, is housed the AM/FM/Cassette stereo and
climate control buttons and wheels. Above the dash top is a blue
vinyl panel, while down below is clean blue and in-between is a
burl accenting strip running from door to door. The instrument
cluster is nice and clean, and mileage shows as 62,466 original
documented miles. Above, the headliner is a nice tight gray framing
the power moonroof and it has wonderful thick pile clean blue
carpeting to float the leather seating.
Drivetrain
Under the hood stuffed into the clean and ever so slightly patina
engine bay is a 5.6 liter SOHC V8. It is fed by EFI and produces a
nice 227hp. A 4-speed automatic transmission is on back, and the
rear axle weighs in at a gas saving 3.27 ratio. A stock exhaust is
there for the exhale of this powerful V8.
Undercarriage
I think when this car was washed the undercarriage was cleaned as
well, yes, it's that clean. All structurally solid with nary any
surface rust, a solid exhaust and mufflers, and plenty of ground
effects smooth panels. Independent coil springs provide the
suspension for the front and rear, and power disc brakes are also
showing up on all 4's. All nicely preserved with some slight
corrosion on aluminum parts beneath. All built like a Panzer tank,
meant to last.
Drive-Ability
The 8 candles came right to life upon the turn of the key, and I
settled into the leather seats, turned the FM band on and off to
the test track I went. Here the car accelerated nicely for a big
car and handled as expected. Bias free braking on the panic stop
test, and performance was splendid. All functions were working
during my drive, and I have to admit, all this luxury and
conveniences all in working order, spoiled me.
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interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
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