1988 Mercedes-Benz

Convertible

5.6L 8 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Automatic

WDBBA48D5JA086551

Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz 560SL While European SL buyers had access to a wide array of engine, transmission, and option configurations, Mercedes-Benz decreed that from 1972 forward (until 1990), all SLs destined for North America would carry V-8 engines coupled with automatic transmissions. Reflecting the preferences of the upscale North American SL buyer, US cars were delivered with a high level of equipment and very few options. Clean, aggressive good looks give the 560SL its appeal, accentuated in this example with the original and super desirable black paint with tan leather interior colour scheme. The original black soft top on this local Southern CA car with only 2 owners, is in excellent condition, as the car was rarely used without the hardtop, also in excellent shape, as can be seen in the photos. Chrome and glass are all excellent as are the chrome alloy wheels, shod with good tires. The car is mechanically excellent, showing an original and Carfax certified 111,000 miles. The bullet-proof 5.6 litre V8, producing 227bhp and 279 ft/lb of torque feels strong and far more muscular than the power figures suggest. Brakes, suspension and electrical work well. AC is cold, and the car features its original cassette/radio. There are service stamps in the accompanying books up to 70,000 miles, and the car was recently gone through by a marque specialist including full AC service. The interior shows exceptionally well on this modern classic. Dash, seat surfaces, panels and carpet are all in very good condition. The front seats were treated to a quality re-dye to brighten them a little. Standard equipment included driver's side airbag and ABS brakes. Interior improvements for the 560SL included lovely burlwood accents, improved lateral seatback support, and a power passenger side mirror. Originally priced at $64,300, this fine example from the rarest year of the 560SLs – one of only 8,251 built – is a great opportunity to drive a super-stylish classic car, with a modern feel from a by-gone era when Mercedes would truly hand-build their cars.