Vehicle Description
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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful 1988
Mercedes Benz 560SL in spectacular condition with only 83,002
original miles. The car looks fantastic, runs great, and is an
amazing driver. The market on the 560SL is absolutely red hot right
now and this example is priced to sell. Lower mileage and original
examples of the R107 Mercedes SL are exceptionally difficult to
find and draw a huge premium in the current market. 83,002 miles is
low for a Mercedes from this era as they are built like tanks and
can virtually run forever when properly maintained. The original
mileage is also verified not only by the condition of the car, but
also by the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, showing the
mileage as "Actual."
We have recently driven this 560SL over 50 miles recently. During
that time the car was completely reliable, has no issues, and was a
true pleasure to drive.
This 560SL comes with both the soft-top and auxiliary hardtop. This
is an excellent opportunity to own a classic Mercedes that is ready
to be used and enjoyed at an unbeatable value. One could easily buy
this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years
to come as the values are on the rise. This Mercedes is finished in
the absolutely beautiful and highly desirable color combination of
Arctic White (147) over very rare Burgundy/Mid Red Leather (277)
with a Black soft-top (740). This is also the correct and original
color scheme as verified by the codes on the vehicle data plate.
Please peruse all of the photos, video, and other information in
this ad to get a true sense of how clean and nice this 560SL really
is.
As a side note, this Mercedes is not a dealer auction vehicle. We
hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our classics come from
owners who expect their cars to go to someone that will give the
vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and
encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car
inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We
photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the
560SL, just give us a call.
Exterior
The Arctic White (147) exterior is in amazing condition. As one can
see in the photos, the paint has a brilliant gloss, deep shine, and
smooth finish. The chrome and other bright-work look great with no
pitting. The original alloy wheels look great and have no curb
rash. The Dunlop tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly
sized 205/65R15. There are no major blemishes that have been
intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would expect from a
paint job with many years on it there are some small imperfections
around the car that are too tiny to show up in the photos, but
nothing that is really noticeable from about five feet away. The
Black convertible soft top is in nice condition overall. Please
note that this appears to be the factory original soft top with the
Mercedes star logo in the windows, not some cheap aftermarket
replacement. This Mercedes has no rust issues. As one can see in
the many photos of the underside, this 560SL is very solid
underneath. We have also included specific photos of the rockers,
lower front and rear quarter panels, and other areas on the car
most prone to rust to show how nice it looks.
Interior
The rare Burgundy/Mid Red Leather (277) interior of the 560SL is in
spectacular original condition. All of the gauges faces are crisp
and clean and the lenses are clear. The headliner for the hardtop
is in excellent condition with no stains or sagging. The seats look
just as great in person as they do in the photos with no split
seams, rips, or excessive wear. The seat is not overly worn in the
typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The
carpet looks great with no stains or holes. The original door
panels look wonderful with no cracks or splits, and both door pulls
are solid and intact. The dash is in great condition with no sun
fading, cracks etc. The wood trim is in amazing shape with almost
no cracks on the center console. The factory first aid kit is still
with the car. This car has never been smoked in; there is no aroma
of cigarettes whatsoever and no burn marks.
The trunk is very clean and nicely detailed with the original spare
tire, and rim, jack.
Mechanical
This 560SL appears to be in very nice mechanical condition and it
is ready to be enjoyed. The engine starts right away every time,
runs well, and idles smoothly. It is an exceptional driver that
feels great on the road and at highway speeds. In the video one can
observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70 mph,
shifting through all the gears, braking to a stoplight, and going
through some curves. Please note that it runs great, there are no
strange noises or vibrations, and the car performs quite nice
overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or
the other. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car.
It runs cool and does not overheat. The gauge shows that the engine
makes great oil pressure. Also, the engine bay is clean, nicely
detailed, and correct as one can see from the photos.
Please note in the video the dash warning lights; they light up
when the key is first turned on and then go off when the engine is
started. There are no "check engine" lights that stay on. The horn
works as do the fog lights, headlights, brights, turn signals,
interior lights, indicators, dash gauges lights, wipers, power
locks, power antenna, and fan. All of the gauges work and even the
clock runs. The a/c blows cold. This Mercedes has plenty of power
with the 5.6 liter V8 engine. Not enough can be said as to how much
of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the top down
on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1988 560SL is in outstanding condition and is a true
bargain at our asking price. This Mercedes ready to be driven and
enjoyed. The beautiful rare color combination makes this Mercedes
particularly desirable. The market for the R107 body style SL
Mercedes is very strong right now, particularly for the 560SL's and
this would be a great example to own. This Mercedes is a great
value and will only appreciate over time. Someone could easily
enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the
purchase price with minimal effort.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call
with any questions.
exterior color code 147 Arctic White (Arktikweiss) interior color
code 277 Burgundy soft-top color code 740 Black
option code description 12 Automatic Transmission 048 560SL 240
Outside temperature indicator 262 Elimination of rear end spoilers
442 Airbag in steering wheel 461 Instruments with English lettering
491 U.S. Specification 506 Outside rear view mirror, right,
electriclly adjustible 519 Becker radio Grand Prix electronic
cassettes 524 Paintcoat Preservation 531 Automatic Antenna 543 Sun
visor with vanity mirror 551 Anti-theft warning system 570 Folding
Armrest 581 Automatic climate control 592 Heat insulated glass,
heated rear window 639 Radial ply tires 740 Folding top fabric,
Black
