1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible Black RWD Automatic SL

Thank you for viewing this classicly good looking Mercedes which I believe to be in overall good to very good condition. The dark gray (officially black) paint is in particularly good shape, the saddle tan interior shows some wear typical for it’s age but is overall clean. The car has two tops, a removable hardtop and a black soft top. I’m including the hard top rack and car cover with purchase.

I’ve only put 2,000 miles on the car in the 5 years I’ve owned it and it’s been garage kept the entire time. It’s one car in a decent size collection so it gets driven lightly. The Carfax report shows it being a Rye, NY car for it’s first 10 years, 60,000 miles, then it spent the next 50,000 miles in Kentucky. No reports of accidents or major issues.

Starts every time and runs well, perfectly suitable for weekends and as an occasional daily driver. The Mercedes V8 is both powerful and smooth as one would expect from a car of this type.

Items I’d like to point out so we’re on the same page:

The car is located in Pennsylvania and it’s safety and emission window stickers expire in July 2022.

The radio is the original Becker but currently doesnt work. I’m told there are specialists that can rebuild them for $350. I figured that can be the next owners decision. I’m not a fan of aftermarket radios so I left it in.

The air conditioning is not blowing cold. Probably needs to be recharged but since I drive it with the top down in the summer, I have not addressed.

I’ll sign over the clean Pennsylvania title once receipt of funds are confirmed.

Full and grateful credit to Hagerty Insurance for the following model description:

From 1986-1989, Mercedes-Benz shipped its most powerful SL of the decade to the U.S. in the 560SL. The car was also the heaviest of the 1971-89 R107 SLs that Mercedes produced, but the new 5.5-liter V-8 engine’s 227 hp did a fine job of mitigating that fact. Top speed was much improved (from 110 mph in the 380SL to 130 mph), and the car was quicker from a standstill to 60 mph by about 4 full seconds.

The engine was much torquier, too, which greatly improved the cars’ dynamics. Likewise, the car received a new rear suspension and a limited-slip differential to better handle the added torque and power. Mercedes-Benz also added anti-lock brakes, leather upholstery, an alarm system, and an air bag, all of which better suited the car’s $48,000 price tag.

The 560SL sold well with average annual sales exceeding 12,000 units, which outpaced the 450SL and 380SL. Nonetheless, Mercedes retired the R107 chassis in 1990, introducing the first all-new SL in 18 years. Today, many enthusiasts gravitate towards the 560SL as it retains some of the original lines of the pagoda SLs while carrying with it all of the R107’s advances. It remains a popular choice for those enthusiasts who value verve and build quality for a low price of entry.