Vehicle Description
When you buy a classic Mercedes, you want to make sure you are
bringing home a car that has received care by the previous owners
that's up to your standards. That's what gets us excited about this
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL. With shining factory-correct paint, and
immaculate leather interior, and a recently serviced motor, you
know this has been treated with the correct respect from day
one.
The factory-correct Petrol Metallic is understated in its elegance.
When the sunlight hits it, there's a silver undertone that
complements the gold pinstripe and factory alloy wheels perfectly.
It also helps that the body retains its crisp and creased
appearance, so all of the bodylines flow uninterrupted over smooth
and even panels. Today, this quality is also about representing one
of the best cars of its era. Very few companies could produce a
convertible without worrying about safety regulations. Mercedes
built their cars so robustly that the R107 exceeded these
standards, and they did it elegantly without an unsightly roll bar.
It was the go-to driver for celebrities, dignitaries, and the
wealthy because the sleek lines hid a full size interior, and
usable trunk, that was perfect for any road trip.
There's more evidence inside that this car has lived a pampered
life. The carpets, dashboard, wood grain center console, and
leather seats basically show no signs of sun damage - a near
impossible find in a classic droptop. The 560SL was one of the most
expensive cars Mercedes offered during its reign, and the features
list is quite long. This includes desirable conveniences such as
power seats, power windows, power locks, power steering, cruise
control, and the proper Becker Grand Prix AM/FM/cassette stereo.
The air conditioning has even been converted to R134a so you can
enjoy top-down motoring long into the summer season. Because this
was built 1988, there are also more modern features than most
R107s, such as a third brake light, anti-lock brakes, and a
driver's air bag. It comes with both the color-matching removable
hardtop and a black folding soft top. If you don't know how to
properly stow these roofs, don't worry, because this SL also comes
with the owner's manual and plenty of other original factory
literature to help you.
Under the hood is the original 5.6-liter V8. We have the records to
show that this powerplant was given a thorough overhaul earlier
this year that includes servicing the cylinder heads, valves, and
much more. So, you know it is running in top condition like a good
Mercedes should. This big V8 is celebrated for producing 238 hp and
287 lb-ft of torque - more than the contemporary Rolls-Royces. On
the road, an R107 has a fully-independent chassis that is the
perfect balance of elastic comfort, and tight-handling. This is
topped of with a four-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel
disc brakes for the best all-around control. In total, the Mercedes
SL is in a class all of its own. It has always been hard to define
its competitors because no other car combines grand touring comfort
in a quick and nimble machine so perfectly.
Complete with maintenance records, owner's manual, and the original
warranty card, this is the kind of premium classic that's truly a
cut above. So if you want the best in a Mercedes, hurry and call
today!