1988 Mercedes-Benz Other for sale $22,995
| 1988 Mercedes-Benz Other $22,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $22,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Concord, NC |
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When you buy a classic Mercedesand#44; you want to make sure you are bringing home a car that has received care by the previous owners thats up to your standards. Thats what gets us excited about this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL. With shining factory-correct paintand#44; and immaculate leather interiorand#44; and a recently serviced motorand#44; 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 itand#44; theres a silver undertone that complements the gold pinstripe and factory alloy wheels perfectly. It also helps that the body retains its crisp and creased appearanceand#44; so all of the bodylines flow uninterrupted over smooth and even panels. Todayand#44; 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 standardsand#44; and they did it elegantly without an unsightly roll bar. It was the go-to driver for celebritiesand#44; dignitariesand#44; and the wealthy because the sleek lines hid a full size interiorand#44; and usable trunkand#44; that was perfect for any road trip. Theres more evidence inside that this car has lived a pampered life. The carpetsand#44; dashboardand#44; wood grain center consoleand#44; 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 reignand#44; and the features list is quite long. This includes desirable conveniences such as power seatsand#44; power windowsand#44; power locksand#44; power steeringand#44; cruise controland#44; 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 1988and#44; there are also more modern features than most R107sand#44; such as a third brake lightand#44; anti-lock brakesand#44; and a drivers air bag. It comes with both the color-matching removable hardtop and a black folding soft top. If you dont know how to properly stow these roofsand#44; dont worryand#44; because this SL also comes with the owners 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 headsand#44; valvesand#44; and much more. Soand#44; 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 roadand#44; an R107 has a fully-independent chassis that is the perfect balance of elastic comfortand#44; 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 totaland#44; 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 recordsand#44; owners manualand#44; and the original warranty cardand#44; this is the kind of premium classic thats truly a cut above. So if you want the best in a Mercedesand#44; hurry and call today! |