1988 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SL ROADSTER W/ FACTORY HARDTOP

SORRY, SHE'S SOLD TO MELBOURNE, FLORIDA

AS RELATED BEFORE, THIS MODEL IS THE MOST DESIRABLE OF THE ALL THE 107-BODIED MERCEDES-BENZ CONVERTIBLES. WHY?? IT IS CONSIDERED THE LAST OF THE SERIES AND THE BEST OF THE BREED.

1988 WOULD BE THE NEXT TO LAST YEAR FOR THIS BODY STYLE, WHICH ENDED A 20-YEAR RUN OF THIS MODEL. PRODUCTION STATS INDICATE ONLY 11,531 WERE MADE IN 1988 (FOR THE WORLD). THIS MODEL ALSO OFFERS ALL THE SAME GREAT FEATURES FEATURED IN 1989, LIKE THE SMALLER TRUNK 'BRAKE' LIGHT, IMPROVED A.C. AND THE LONG-OVERDUE - SORELY MISSED BOTTOM SEAT ADJUSTMENT SPRING- NOT OFFERED ON EARLIER SL MODELS. OUR CAR IS FINISHED IN THE TIME HONORED MERCEDES '735' "ASTRAL SILVER" COMPLIMENTED BY '272' NAVY LEATHER AND AN ORIGINAL LIKE-NEW NAVY BLUE SOFT TOP (WITH CORRECT PATTERN 'CHICKEN TRACK" HEADLINER). THE REMOVABLE HARDTOP IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND OBVIOUSLY INCLUDED WITH THIS PURCHASE. AFTER SELLING ALMOST 50 OF THESE, FROM OUR PALM BEACH SHOWROOM ALONE, WE HAVE ACQUIRED A SPECIAL KNACK  FOR CHERRY-PICKING AND FINDING THE BEST OUT THERE. AFTER OUR COMPLETE DETAIL WE WOULD FAIRLY CALL THIS CAR A "#1" IN CONDITION. THE FLAWLESS PAINT IS TOO GOOD TO BE ORIGINAL, THE MECHANICS, CARPET, TIRES AND LEATHER ARE SPLENDID AND IT CARRIES ALL THE RECEIPTS WITH A WELL-MAINTAINED HISTORY. THE TRUNK IS CLEAN AS A WHISTLE AND IT CONTAINS THE ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE AND FULL TOOL KIT STILL  UNWRAPPED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CLEAR PLASTIC WRAPPER. EVEN THE MOTOR CAVITY IS ULTRA-CLEAN AND UNCOBBLED WITH IT'S ORIGINAL DECALS. THE TIRES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION MOUNTED ON A SPECIAL SET OF CUSTOM FIVE STAR MAGS TO MATCH THE BODY COLOR. ONLY THE EUROPEAN MODELS CAME STRIPPED OF OPTIONS SO, YOU'LL FIND THE USA VERSION PRETTY MUCH LOADED  (AS THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN AT ASN AMAZING $62,110 NEW). THEREFORE, IT IS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING, CRUISE CONTROL, AND AUTO. CLIMATE CONTROL A.C., TINTED GLASS, AIRBAG & RESTRAINT SYSTEM, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, HEATED REAR WINDOW, 4-WHEEL DISC / ABS BRAKES, 2-SPEED WIPERS,  ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM, FULLY INDEPENDANT SUSPENSION, AM/FM STEREO (A.MARKET), STEEL BELTED TIRES, ADJUST. BUCKET SEATS, HEAD RESTRAINTS, LEATHER COVERED ST. WHEEL, HALOGEN HEADLAMPS & FOGLIGHTS, TACHOMETER,  4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, RARE "KINDERSEAT" BACKSEAT (FOR LEGLESS CHILDREN )AND EVEN AN EXTRA SET (ORIGINAL) LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS WITH CHROME CLAD OPTION.

THIS BEAUTY HAS ONLY TRAVELED  2,260 MILES PER YEAR SINCE DELIVERED NEW, WHICH TRANSLATES TO 49,740 MILES TOTAL. ONCE AGAIN, THIS MAKES THE PERFECT FIRST OR SECOND "BOULEVARD CRUISER"  FOR YOUR LOVED ONE OR, IF YOU LOVE YOURSELF.... YOU. THE 560 SL'S HAVE EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE AND ARE KNOWN FOR THE 'BULLET PROOF" (UNBREAKABLE)  NATURE. WHAT YOU ARE REALLY PAYING FOR ON THESE IS 'UNUSED MILEAGE'. THIS GREAT EXAMPLE IS 'STIMULUS' PRICED TO SELL AT ONLY $24,500.   SOLD

THE STORY:

The R-107 body style had the largest and longest production run of any single SL body type in Mercedes Benz History. It experienced, and survived, an amazing 500% price increase from its inception in 1985 to its culmination in June of 1989. The first SL cost $10,540 and the last ('89) logged-in at $64,230.

It broke many records. It was the first two-passenger automobile to sell 200% above the price of the Cadillac and it survived the slump of the U.S. dollar and double-digit inflation in America still remaining on top in sales.

Despite it's hefty weight at 3,780 lbs. it is known for it's spirited performance.....Equipped with a 279 h.p. all alloy v8, it could hit 0-60 mph in 8 sec. with a top speed of 137 m.p.h. One reason this car was so popular was it was 'target marketed' to Baby Boomers with an expendable income in the $50,000 to $500,000 bracket. This occurred because the number of millionaires in America grew from 1972 through 1980 263%.... Millionaire status was achieved by an amazing 574,342 people. Incidentally, this same customer base also discovered the early  SL models at the same time as their sales also increased dramatically.

The 560SL meets and greets any expectations as a daily driver and it is written, in such great publications as the SL Market Letter, that most ownership is long-term  on these great cars. That is exactly why they are so hard to find with low-mileage. The 560SL model actually exceeded their original window stickers 10-15 years ago up till Mercedes finally offered another "beauty" and a suitable replacement in 2001. It was not uncommon for owners to buy and drive a 560SL for several years only to sell them for what they paid for it years earlier. Admittedly their value finally waffled in the early years of the New Millenium.... up until recently... now, they have turned the corner and have taken off again with many recent sales being swallowed up overseas. Another opinion is that with the Chrysler takeover (decline in new MBZ quality) these older Mercedes Benz’s will flourish in value. It is a great time to buy them as they will be sought out by collectors as "A True Mercedes". Finally, summing it up in a nutshell ......the 560SL's are known to be "extremely hearty cars". It is commonly known:

Used 560 SL's have satisfied more owners longer than any other marquee for resale value, quality and nostalgia.