Vehicle Description
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is a well-respected two-owner
southern car. It delivers all the right features like both roofs, a
supple leather interior, fuel-injected V8 power, and an overall
prowess that ensures this remains a symbol of rolling opulence.
The factory-correct blue is timelessly attractive. There was even a
professional respray around the time the second owner acquired the
car in 2007. With this level of time and mileage, the finish is no
longer perfect, but it retains the right premium gloss and style to
look sophisticated at every intersection. And that's how you should
view this car. It has spent its time thus far being responsibly
driven, and we have a long maintenance file proving a history of
being professionally maintained. So your motivation for owning this
car is because you'd also like to enjoy the drive without getting
nervous about rainy days and pebbles in the road. It's so you
arrive everywhere looking calm, cool, and distinct. These R107
Benzs know how to show off a premium style with well-crafted
panels, clean lines, and little details, like the full-length
pinstripe.
The dark blue folding top gives this a truly European sense of
style, and the color-matched hardtop has a coupe-like fit. But for
real distinction, you'll drive this with no roof at all. The gray
pinstripe of the exterior provides a nice preview of the full gray
interior. Good-looking wood trim, plush carpeting, and a smooth
dash make this quite inviting. It even appears that the leather
upholstery was refreshed later in life. And the tidy trunk shows
off plenty of space for more than just your weekend bags. There's
also a long list of features, including power windows, cruise
control, power locks, power mirrors, and an upgraded AM/FM/CD
stereo.
The 560 SL is a proper grand touring machine thanks to what's under
the hood. The 5.6-liter fuel-injected V8 has the right kind of
torque to pull away with authority every time, and it was built
with cruising the high-speed autobahns in mind. In fact, you can
really enjoy this one at speed thanks to the solid feeling that
comes from this legendary over-built convertible. It has a fully
independent suspension, power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and
a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. So that's an
ideal recipe no matter if you want to get around town or take the
back roads on a weekend getaway.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual packet and
maintenance records. There are details you may improve on this SL,
like restoring the air conditioning or servicing the top for easier
operation. It's all part of a nice lineage where you know they
built these cars with a sturdy hand and components will be easy to
source for generations to come. And overall, there is quite a nice
appeal here about a car under long-term maintenance to be a true
cruiser, and a value price so that you can continue the tradition
of a true driver's classic. Call today!!!
