1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible - only 24,500 miles! (39,500km)

Description for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1988

I started going to a mechanic in my area, erman Star Motors about 14-15 years ago, o get my 1986 560SEL fixed up. We have maintained a friendship over the years and I have bought a number of cars from him:1983 380SL - should have kept in...1994 SL500 - nice. didn't love it...1997 S500 Coupe, hich I still have, nd love and now think about selling.2005 S500 - nice car2007 S550 4Matic - loved it. sold it.And now the 1988 560SL.All of these cars have had rebuilt status and all been problem free.I've also owned a 1999 S420 which I loved as a daily driver. It ended up getting a little long in the tooth...
In British Columbia, he provincial government crown corporation is the only basic auto insurance provider. All wrecks / repairs go through their system. "ICBC"often writes off Mercedes because of the high price and long wait to get them repaired at the Mercedes dealerships. At the German Star shop, am able to go through and watch all their work, and have a beer) so I get a good idea of their projects and how they do a great job of fixing things. They have all the MB jigs for alignment and rewelding to factory specifications. I don't have any reservations buying these cars, xcept for the fact that sometimes they are harder to sell onwards after with a rebuilt title.
I first saw this 560SL when it came to the shop about 11 years ago. The German Star owners wanted to keep this car because of the low miles and great condition. I always wanted it too, ut the price was too high at the time. The car was hit on the right front, amaging the wheel assembly, ender, ood and bumper. Cross member and radiator was not hit. This was the reason for the rebuild status. It was an insurance write off based on this damage 11 years ago. It has been in storage since. He fixed the front brake callipers last year before I bought it. He also uses factory wax on all the repaired areas and even fills the frame rails with oil to ward off any rust. The undercarriage is It is very, ery clean.
I have been told that the original soft top has never been on, ut cannot confirm this. To date, have not removed the hard top off. It has been stored indoors the whole time. The only real blemish is the left side seat bolster on the driver's seat, hen the leather is a little worn from getting in and out of the car.
I am now looking to sell my house and need to move a couple of cars. And I don't really fit in this car, o I won't ever drive it. I actually bought it as an investment, t is time to give it a new home.
The car is located in Maple Ridge, ritish Columbia, 0 miles east of Vancouver and 120 miles north of Seattle. We can assist with arrangement of freight and USA customs clearance. The car can also be driven home by the lucky new buyer! I can pick you up at the airport in Seattle, ellingham, A or Vancouver.