1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560 SL. LIGHT IVORY WITH PALOMINO TRIM. DARK BROWN SOFT TOP.

Description for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1988

Offered for sale, from KURT TANNER MOTORCARS, is this 1988 560 SL just purchased from it's long term owner in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. This car runs and drives well with no mechanical issues and the seller states the car just received a rebuilt transmission. This car is finished in classic Light Ivory, a favorite among Mercedes collectors. It is fitted with an attractive Palomino interior and an excellent original dark brown soft top, hardly having been used.The car has been repainted at one point in it's lifetime the same correct color. The finish overall is quite glossy and nice. Upon close inspection, there's some underpaint blemishes starting above the RH front marker light. There are some smaller specks of corrosion here and there, but nothing that can't be easily addressed or corrected.The car's interior presents quite well for being original. The seats look good, as well as the door panels, carpets, etc. The car's dashboard in good overall, but has a few minor cracks. The laminated wood set could use replacement. The rear pad/bolster shows some fading from the California sun, but can be easily redyed. The car's softtop is excellent and shows to be the original factory fitted one, a big plus. The hardtop is in good condition and fits well, but is showing some surface rust just along the front edge.The car runs and drives well with no mechanical faults or issues, like most of them do, suggesting it's been maintained properly throughout it's life. The engine starts fine with no noises, good oil pressure, no smoke, and settles into a nice idle when warm. Tires and wheels look fine.Overall, this attractive and modestly priced 560 SL is a nice dependable driving car that operates well. It is believed to have lived here in California and would need very little in way of cosmetic enhancements.

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We will assist in shipping worldwide. The following prices do not include import taxes / fees, optional insurance, or additional fees charged by the export company. Shipping rates are$995 (small car) / $1,095 (mid size) / $1,195 (large) to the following ports: Bremerhaven DE, Southampton / Felixstowe UK,Antwerp BE, and Rotterdam NL. Shipping rate(small car) to Le Havre France is $1295

This car is located in Southern California,35 minutes (30 miles)from the Los Angeles Port of Long Beach.

The description above is general in nature and not to be solely relied upon by buyer. Buyer to verify authenticity, matching numbers, condition, year, model, make, color, type, rarity or provenance and all other relevant information.

This car is sold with a clear title and is available for inspection by appointment.

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