Black & Tan Beauty! 1988 Mercedes-benz 560sl Roadster Coupe Only 56k Miles! on 2040-cars

For sale is a beautiful 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Roadster. Considered the most favorable of color combinations, its the original BLACK paint exterior with TAN interior! I purchased this 8 years ago as a milestone birthday present to myself.  Since then, this Mercedes  has lived a papered life in the garage and driven sparingly (only appx 1000 miles per year) since.  Circumstances change, and its time for me to use a more sensible car so sadly I will have to part with it.  This beauty needs a new home & owner who will cherish her as she so deserves.

I have little or no experience selling classic cars, but I've described everything to the best of my knowledge and have included over 50 images. Please let me know if you have any additional questions and I will try my best to answer them.  All sales final.

EXTRAS

       
• JVC CD Receiver / MP3 CD Player
       
• Manual for JVC Reciver KD-AR370/KD-G320
       
• 2 extra front speakers, 2 extra back bass speakers
       
• Upgraded Mercedes 15" Chrome Wheels        
       
• Custom-fitted Sheepskin Seat Covers          
       
• Custom-fitted Dash Board Cover          
       
• OEM Hard-top Cover          
       
• OEM? Car Cover          
       
• Hard Top Storage Trolley
       
• OEM First Aid Kit and Housing
       
• Professional Window Tinting/Shade
     

One really special thing about this gorgeous automobile is the large amount of original paperwork and documentation that come with it. How often do you come across these cars with all the original manual, service book, warranty book, original instruction cards?  I dare you Mercedes collectors to find another 560SL in this kind of condition with this kind of paperwork anywhere on the market. Its truly amazing.

EXTERIOR
      The body on the car is in almost pristine condition and was extremely well maintained. I believe that the paint is original and is finished in the gorgeous black with gold pinstripe.  There are a few light scratches to the paint & very minor dings to the door from the parking lot, but nothing distracting or unusual for it's age. There's also about a 2” square “dimpling” of the paint on the right front fender near the chrome side trim (see photo) and I'm not sure what that is.   The car is riding on upgraded Mercedes 15" chrome wheels with gold-tone emblem. All chrome trim, glass, and rubber seals are in great shape. The windshield is like new with no chips. The soft top is like new and in excellent condition, and has almost never been up. It certainly has never been up since I've had it in the last 8 years. The hard top has good seals and the headliner is in awesome shape. Overall, I think that the exterior appearance of this car is a 9 out of 10.               

INTERIOR    
      The interior is in great shape all around. The supple original Palomino leather seats are all in very good condition and look very nice with no rips or tears, which shows the quality of leather used in this car. The dashboard is in excellent condition.  The carpets are all very nice are not worn or damaged. All dials and controls function as they should, power windows and clock is fully functional. The driver's side visor middle clip needs replacing.          The original sound system was replaced with a CD/MP3 player and I added 2 tweeters up front and 2 bass speakers in the back.  Music is crisp and clear and not overwhelming. This sound system definitely adds to the driving experience of this roadster.        The trunk compartment is very clean. The spare tire compartment is clean it has the original wheel (but no tire)  Also the original top removal tools and OEM First Aid Kit and it's mounting bracket are included. Overall, I think the interior appearance of this car is also a 9 out of 10.

MECHANICAL
      Mechanically, this SL runs GREAT! The car starts right up and shifts smooth as silk. It drives as good now as the day it rolled of the lot. The V8 engine is surprisingly quick and responsive. It is reliable, easy to fix, and parts are readily available. Just last month, she passed her California smog inspection with flying colors.          A/C had worked when we left southern California, but I just turned it on and although it is blowing quite well, its not blowing very cold.  I suspect that it will need a freon charge.         About a year ago, one of the dash warning lights continued to stay on.  I believe it is the "a light is out" warning light. It was not turned off when one of the interior lights burnt out  & fixed and I understand that this is a very labor-intensive, get-behind-the-dash type of fix, so I've been living with it. It absolutely does NOT have any affect on the electrical or mechanical running of the car .  But to be on the safe side, I had this checked by a local European motors speciality mechanic and who confirms  that all is well. I will include all repairs and or maintenance receipts.

Don't miss your chance to own a truly spectacular, Californian 560sl...Bid Now! The car is originally from southern California, lived most of its life there and has recently moved to the sunny, temperate area of  Berkeley Hills, California.

All sales are final. Please email me if you have any questions regarding an item up for auction prior to bidding and I will be happy to answer any questions. High bidder is directly responsible for ALL shipping costs including packing materials and handling. No discounts or negotiation on these services, please.
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