1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL, 61k Miles, Well Documented and in Very Nice Condition

Description for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1988

Overview: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster. It has 61,445 original miles and is in very nice condition with documentation dating back to new. It runs and drives excellent with no issues as it’s been enjoyed as a pleasure vehicle over the years and not daily transportation. This is evident by the low mileage and cleanliness. In my ownership it has always been kept stored indoors at my private facilitywhen not in use on sunny weekend pleasure drives. Overall it is a very nice well cared for example of the top-of-the line 560SL from the late 80s.

History: The ownership history is known from new per the documentation I have. As evident by the original sales paperwork, it was purchased new by awomenat Gulf Stream Motors in Palm Beach, FLon 12/30/87. She traded inher 1986 560SL for it and she remained the original owner fromwinterof 1987 tothe spring of 2013. From there, it spent the next 3 years in NJ with a collector before coming to MI when I bought it in spring of 2016.

Exterior: The color is the original code 473 Champaign Metallic and the paint is in very good condition showing only minor blemishes consistent with pleasure driving over the last 28 years. I’d classify it as a high-end driver as the paint is still very glossy and I had a professional ceramic prodetail done to it and the clear coat is extremely smooth. The chrome is in nice shape too showing minor wear. All the lights are in good working condition and all of the glass is in great shape. The car retains all of the original VIN stickers on the hood, trunk lid,and body panels indicating these are original to the car and I’ve seen no evidence of it ever having an accident or paint work.

Interior: The interior is finished in Crème Beige Leather with a Chocolate Brown soft top and it is in exceptionally good condition overall. The carpet and seats are in very good condition as are the hardtop and soft top. The heat and A/C work great as does the stereo and all the speakers. Truly a remarkably well kept interior.

Wheels/Tires: The wheels are original and are in great shape. Theyare wrapped in newer Michelin MXV Primacy tires with a lot of tread left.

Undercarriage: Underneath this example shows quite well as its very clean and well kept with no leaking fluids.

Documentation: As mentioned earlier, documentation I have for the car includes the original sales paperwork showing the original owner traded in a 1986 560SL for this 1988 with a selling price of $63,291. I also havethe maintenance history documented in the service booklet up to mid-1995with accompanying service receiptsfor work performed from 1995 on.Also included are the original books, original manuals, 1 original key, original hardtop tools, and a fitted Mercedes car cover.

Maintenance: The maintenance history is well known per the documentation from the service booklet as well as receipts for service since new. The first entry in the service booklet is the pre-delivery inspection completed on 12/30/87. The second entry is for the 1,000 mile service completed at 1,201 miles on 3/9/88. The third entry is for the 7,500 mile service completed at 7,121 miles on 10/22/88. The fourth entry is for the 15,000 mile service completed at 15,594 miles on 10/27/89. The fifth entry is for the 22,500 mile service completed at 21,247 miles on 1/22/91. The sixth entry is for the 30,000 mile service completed at 35,547 miles on 5/2/95. There are no further entries in the service booklet after 5/2/95, however, there are service receipts that accompany the routine maintenance for the car which includes a new radiator and A/C service last year.

Payment Terms/Shipping/Contact: Clean and clear title. I require a $250 deposit within 24hrs of the end of the auction. Either cash in-person or PayPal. I require full payment within 3 days of the end of the auction. Either cash in-person, cashier's check in-person, or a wire transfer. I will not release the car until all funds have cleared. I can assist in helping arrange transportation as well. Please ask any and all questions and I'll be happy to assist.

On Jan-25-17 at 10:53:56 PST, seller added the following information:

CarFax/Auto Check: The CarFax and Auto Check reports are indicating there is an odometer discrepancy issue. I looked into this and itis a false/incorrect claim due to the 2nd owner incorrectly listing the mileage as "not original mileage" on the title when he went to register the car with the state of NJ in 2013 and again in 2016 due to a residential change. This can be directly confirmed within the Auto Check in the Odometer Check category where is indicates the mileage is correct stating "Your Vehicle Checks Out". Further down in the report in the Detailed Vehicle History category is where the discrepancy can be confirmed where the NJ owner incorrectlyelected "not original mileage" on the title. I have a perfect 100% feedback eBay score and have bought and sold many cars for/from my collection on eBay with the utmost integrity and I assurethe mileage is correct.

On Jan-25-17 at 10:57:31 PST, seller added the following information:

Also like to add that the Auto Check confirms the service booklet history throughout the original FL ownership history corroborating the mileage in the report to the mileage in the service booklet up until 2013 when the 2nd owner in NJ took possession.