1986 Mercedes Benz 560 Sl===no Reserve==== on 2040-cars
Coinjock, North Carolina, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:V8 5.6 LITER
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: SL
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 99,999
Exterior Color: Black
This is a nice 1986 560 SL that is in pretty good shape however I wouldn't call it above average. Drivetrain is strong. Transmission shifts smoothly and works in all gears as intended. The engine is cold natured. It runs rough at idle until it warms up. Once warm it idles fairly smooth but still a little rough. Once warm the engine runs very strong. The engine does not burn oil and the engine does not drip oil. There is grime on the motor. All suspension is as firm as to be expected. Steering appears to be slightly loose. This may be a tie rod end or the steering box. All gauges work properly with the exception of the clock. The body is in good shape. It does not appear to have rust anywhere to any extent. The paint is in fair shape as it was repainted a few years ago. They did a pretty good job however not perfect. All jacking points are solid. Rocker panels appear to be rust free as do the floors. The instrument panel is dry rotted and cracked. Hardtop is in good shape however the convertible top needs replacement. Convertible top frame is in good shape. Both seat bottoms are trash. The carpet is stained from one end to the other. Some stains appear to be different colors. It has the original radio but has no power going to it. The radio may work once supplied with power. It Tires have about 50% life left. All lights and electrics appear to work as they should. It does not appear to have any electrical gremlins with the exception of the washer reservoir fill light is on. Reservoir is full. All glass is good. Exhaust is fair however would need replacement in the next couple of years. The car is not loud as mufflers work fine. AC does not blow cold. Fans and diverters work fine. The odometer does not work. It stopped at 121.000 a few years ago. Mileage is unknown.The wooden trim in the center console is in pretty rough shape. The left headlight bezel is broken. Convertible top belt molding on the passenger side has a kink in it. Photo included. Other than that most of the chrome is in good shape I have replaced the wires and plugs as well as the distributor cap and rotor. It still idles a little rough. To restore this car all these items mentioned tally up to a good sum of money. This is money I don't have hence the sale. Wish me luck and thanks for looking.
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