1987 Mercedes-benz 560sl Base Convertible 2-door 5.6l on 2040-cars
Algonquin, Illinois, United States
This is a very nice example of a vintage “pagoda roof” Mercedes 560Sl. The engine is strong and the transmission shifts as it should, even downshifting for passing which is not always the case. With only 84,700 miles on a 27 year old car it is in very nice condition. Everything works except the clock and one interior light. Last month installed new rear brakes and the fronts have only a thousand miles. Also a front steering damper was replaced and full service with new oil and filters. The exterior is very clean including the hard top. The dark brown cloth soft top is new, I mean brand new having never experienced rain or even washing. The interior looks like it is a couple years old. The upgraded radio is a single CD with a USB port and works well. The tires are fine but are not new. Turn on the cruise and this car eats up miles like the Autobahn machine it was built to be. It is a 30 some year old design so a sports car it isn’t. But, if you are looking for an extremely nice example of a classic Mercedes SL that will turn heads everywhere it goes and rides as smooth as a big sedan, then this is a good purchase. The usual question is why sell it. Well, I have a wife, 4 cars, and my daughter+3 live with us and owns a minivan. We have space for 4 cars. Do the math. |
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Gullwing America turns SLS AMG Roadster into stunning 1955 300 SC redux
Thu, 14 Feb 2013Gullwing America specializes in what it calls "retro styling meets modern technology." It's next demonstration of that is the convertible above, a stylized recreation of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC (inset) supported by the structure of a 2012 SLS AMG Roadster. Commissioned by a client in Eastern Europe, the resulting car is called the 300 SLC.
The hand-formed aluminum bodywork required just a few changes to the SLS AMG Roadster, namely reworking the headlights into a stacked arrangement of LEDs and relocating the pop-up spoiler behind the cabin. The retro grille and long, straight hood evoke the past, the custom exhaust, height-adjustable suspension, 21-inch wheels up front and 22-inch wheels in back, however, stray a little further from history. The 300 SLC will come with a hardtop and be one-of-a-kind, making it even rarer than its inspiration, of which 92 were made.
If you have any more questions, they can probably be answered in the high-res photo gallery above and press release below.
Porsche teams with Delta airlines to woo VIP passengers
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Launched nearly two years ago, the program has proven popular with the automaker, airline and passengers as all benefit from the unique arrangement. Atlanta-based Porsche is able to showcase its cars to Delta's frequent-flying Medallion members, the airline is recognized for providing unusual perks to its high-value customers and those fortunate enough to be surprised with a quick lift are able to make connections without a stressful run through the terminal. Based on its success, the airline is rolling our similar programs in New York, Los Angeles and Minneapolis this month.
And don't think Porsche is the only automaker working with an airline to entice its frequent flyers. Mercedes-Benz ran a program over the summer that offered purchasing and leasing incentives to MileagePlus Premier members of United Airlines, and the two are currently shuttling top fliers around Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport in the automaker's S-Class and GL-Class models.
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Among the new options buyers will be able to choose are the Rear Seat Package with rear seatbelt airbags and active buckles that extend, a Warmth and Comfort Package with heated seats front and back, heated armrests and side panels, and power rear seats with active ventilation and memory function. There's a chauffeur seating option that comes with 10-way adjustable rear seats, an extendable footrest and folding tables in the front seatbacks.
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