1986 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Convertible

5.6 Liter V-8

Automatic

WDBBA48DXGA048158

Clear

Gasoline

1986 Mercedes Benz 560 SL RoadsterBoth Soft Topand Removable Hard Top included VIN: WDBBA48DXGA048158 Here’s another nice Mercedes convertible we’ve acquired for our Ebay customers. The quality and detail combined with their powerfully durable 5.6-liter dual overhead cam V-8 engine make these last of the W107-bodied roadsters the most desirable version to come from the Fatherland. Please contact me directly with any questions or to work out a deal before the auction ends. My name is Mark Thompson and my phone number is 206/914-1173. You’re welcome and encouraged to inspect and test-drive this fun convertible. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: Ever spent an afternoon driving a classy, vintage Mercedes Benz? What a treat! Comfort, styling, and versatility all in one gorgeous ride. For my money, an SL of any variant is one of the best values for the overall driving experience a vintage Benz has to offer. Look over my photos and I’m sure you’ll agree what a nice car this is. What you’re viewing is the result of a wash and vacuum only! I know you’ll admire its overall provenance. My guess is that it’s spent much of its life garaged because the overall condition is better than many of the other vintage roadsters you’ll likely find for sale here on Ebay. Rust? Please, this Mercedes HATES rust and you WON’T find anything here to worry about! The Puget Sound area is famous for rain, but our winter roads are never salted. At the first sign of a snowflake everyone panics and just stays home! Having owned many dozens of Mercedes over three decades, I’ve developed a great appreciation for their style, mechanical reliability and the overall driving experience. CONDITION: In total, this is a clean, smoke-free convertible. I take pride in the vehicles we sell and feel that you should know as much about them as possible. Accordingly, here’s a list of the good and also a few things needing attention: Hop in; fire up the strong V-8 and it starts immediately – even when cold! The car idles, runs and drives like I feel it should – consistent, strong oil pressure, a decent battery and good charging system, definitely better overall than most twenty-eight year-old vehicles! I had our mechanic look it over this week and all that was needed were fresh sparkplugs and an oil change. On the interior, the black leather bucket seats are in good condition with plenty of spring support on both the base and backrests. There is one wear spot on the left driver’s bolster from sliding in and out of the seat. Please notice the rare factory rear seat (very comfortable, assuming you’re a double leg amputee). If you’ve ever driven a 380 or 450SL roadster you’ll quickly notice these 560SL front buckets are far superior and more comfortable! They absolutely support your back and bum much better than earlier models seats. As pictured, both door panels are excellent. The carpets are also factory and covered with floor mats. On the outside, the original black paint has a few chips, scratches and thin spots but still plenty of life left. I would give it a few years yet before doing a good quality re-spray. The trunk and floorpans are all solid and original; I’ve found NO rust bubbling up under the paint in the rockers or around the wheel wells either. About the only other things we’ve run across are some cracks in the plastic rear window of the soft top, a windscreen crack on the driver’s side (out of most line-of-vision), inoperable radio speakers and a missing “squirrel cage” heater fan. The speedometer works great, but both the tach and odometer can be intermittent, so please don’t rely on them. All four chrome wheels show a little pitting around the edges but are very presentable and even have the chrome lug nut plugs still in place! All are wrapped with good touring radials, each with at least 70-80% remaining tread. Overall, a very nice boulevard cruiser that’s been cared-for over the years and will give good service for many more to come! Because of the amount of money involved in buying a vehicle, we require that Ebay members with a feedback history of five or fewer transactions call or email before placing a bid. If I don’t have this initial contact, your bid may be cancelled. As I’ve outlined above, the phone number to talk directly to me is 206/914-1173. Please feel free to call any time during the auction. My name is MARK THOMPSON. You’re encouraged to come by my Auburn, WA warehouse to look over and drive the Mercedes or to have it done by an inspection service. You might also make an offer as often my vehicles sell to smart “early birds” that call and work out a deal prior to the auction’s end. I always reserve the right to sell during this period. A Few Additional Terms and Conditions: A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due within 48 hours of the auction’s conclusion. The balance is due by cash or certified funds within seven business days unless prior arrangements have been made with me. I can accept PAYPAL, but if you plan to pay any more than the deposit through them I’ll first need to invoice you and ask that you cover the 3.5% fee PayPal charges. Please remember you are bidding to buy and I fully expect the winning bidder to fulfill their Ebay contract! You’re not bidding to hold or then come inspect and test-drive the vehicle later -- You’re more than welcome to do this before the auction ends. If you decide to have the car transported home, there are scores of companies to choose from. I ship vehicles regularly and suggest that you get a transport bid from Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS). They're eBay’s preferred transporter and will give you a fair quote. Call toll-free at (866)298-4221. Give the rep my affiliate number (2362642) and they can pull up all our information for a station-to-station or even door-to-door quote. As an alternative, you might also get bids from the U-Ship.com website. You’ll be able to choose a transport broker from multiple offers. The zip code for pick-up would be 98002 (Auburn, Washington). The shipping of the vehicle and company chosen are the responsibility of the BUYER. The car can be stored free of charge at my location for up to two weeks after the auction ends assuming full payment has been received. After that period storage is $20 per day.