Condition, condition, condition! This exceptional and original 1988
Mercedes-Benz 560SL is a stunning example of timeless luxury and
meticulous care. Its story begins in 1988 when it was sold new at
Downtown LA Motors and quickly found its first home in sunny
Southern California. For 13 years, it was lovingly driven by its
original owner, who clocked 125,000 miles while keeping it in
pristine condition.
In 2001, the car's journey continued when it was purchased by its
second owner, a doctor's wife in Indianapolis. She wanted a fun and
stylish ride for sunny summer days, and the 560SL delivered
perfectly. For over a decade, she enjoyed the car, always ensuring
it was garage-kept and spared from bad weather or winter roads.
In February 2014, the car's charm worked its magic once again. A
thoughtful husband in Indianapolis chose this very 560SL as a
special 35th-anniversary gift for his wife. The couple cherished
the car for ten more years, maintaining its excellent condition and
preserving its original beauty. When they decided to part with it
in September 2024, they entrusted it to us, confident it would find
another loving owner.
Thanks to this remarkable chain of careful stewardship, the car
remains in incredible rust-free and damage-free condition. The
original Signal Red paint gleams as brightly as ever, verified by
our paint meter and the intact panel VIN stickers. The clean Carfax
report is a testament to its impeccable history. With
just-completed service, including all-new brakes and a fresh oil
change, this 560SL runs and drives beautifully, presenting as a
much lower-mileage example. Its underside is so clean and
uncorroded that it would make an ideal candidate for dry-ice
cleaning to preserve its showroom-quality appearance.
This 560SL boasts the most desirable color combination of Signal
Red with a luxurious Palomino leather interior. The included books
tell the story of a car that has been meticulously cared for since
day one, with a comprehensive service history stamped in the
records. It even comes equipped with an aftermarket Kinder seat,
making it practical for the little ones in your life.
Finding a 560SL in this original and well-preserved condition is
rare. This car embodies the elegance and engineering excellence of
the Mercedes-Benz SL line, making it not only a pleasure to drive
but also a valuable investment. Don't miss your chance to own a
piece of automotive history that has been cherished by every owner
along the way.
Vehicle Details
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560
Listing ID:CC-1911115
Price:$26,500
Location:Greenwood, Indiana
Year:1988
Make:Mercedes-Benz
Model:560
Exterior Color:Red
Interior Color:Tan Leather
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:144845
Stock Number:R982
VIN:WDBBA48D6JA081603
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