Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
Model: | SL-Class |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | 560sl |
Year: | 1986 |
Mileage: | 164,100 |
VIN: | WDBBA48D5GA041442 |
Color: | CHARCOAL GRAY |
Engine: | 5.5 liter v8 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | rear wheel drive |
Interior color: | GREY |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Redwood City, California, United States |
THE OVERVIEW
Offered for an appreciating new ownerat NO RESERVE is this classic 1986 Mercedes Benz 560SL Roadster!
Finished in charcoal grey metallic over light grey leather hides, this thirty two year-old classic R107-chassis TWO-tops roadster shows just over 164,000 miles on its working six-digit odometer [see Carfax report shown here]. It sports the factory 5.5 liter V8 engine mated to the factory automatic transmission with stopping power provided by four wheel disc brakes with ABS, cassette stereo, electric windows, both factory hard top and soft tops, a/c, cruise control, fog lamps, chrome wheel arch mouldings, cruise control and chromed factory alloy wheels with good rubber.
Offered here atNO RESERVE, this is a fabulous find, for less than the price of the sales tax alone on a new quickly-depreciating SL Benz!
THE BODY AND TRIM
This 560SL is in good very dry 99.9% rust-free condition overall with nice overall luster to most of the paint finish with original bumpers and trim and significant clear coat peeling/fading.The front portion of the car shows fresher repainted areas with various nicks, scratches and other blemishes. The hard top is in very good condition with clearcoat issues, the chrome wheels have some pitting in the small holed areas, the original soft top is in EXCELLENT condition. Paint a few panels on this rust-free car or leave as is with its typical 1980s German paint "patina".
THE INTERIOR
As I hope is articulated in the photos, the interior of this 1986 Benz is in good/presentable, very original condition overall. The original seat upholstery, carpets, door panels, wood trim and headliner are still quite nice with all of the dash gauges working well. The stereo works, the dash has heat cracks, the ABS light is illuminated, the driver side window is inop [a switch?]. I think the a/c will need a charge. Overall this classic cockpit is still quite solid and comfortable.
THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
This 1986 starts easily with quite strong running engine with excellent acceleration, smooth shifting transmission, solid and straight braking with solid clunk/shake-free suspension. The timing chain is noisy and not sure how long it will last.This is still one stately top-down cruiser.TEST DRIVE VIDEO:https://youtu.be/NaEdrWhALJw
THE DETAILS AND $$$$
1. This 1986 Mercedes Benz 560SLis being sold with clear and clean California title. I strongly prefer to sell to a NON-California buyer. It will be sold "AS IS" "WHERE IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. Iinvite and very much welcome prospective new owners to come see, feel, drive and inspect this car in person.
NOTE: There will be no post-sale inspections to determine whether you actually want to purchase this car. So, PLEASE bid thoughtfully
2.Zero feedback bidders please contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled immediately. This car is also being advertised in other venues and I reserve the right to end auction at any time at my discretion.
3. I will assist with shipping arrangements[buyer pays costs]. Irecommend Chris at Kelly's Auto Transport at 951-845-6224
4. Winning bidder pleasecall 650-350-8828 and/or email me thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close.
5. A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in2 days of auction close.
6. Balance of purchase due viaCASH in person, bank wire transfer or certified funds within5 days of auction close thank you.
AND.....,,,,.PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO PHONE ME, EVAN AT 650-350-8828 TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, TEST DRIVE VIDEO OR TO SCHEDULE IN-PERSON VIEWINGS AND/OR MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS.