1989 Mercedes Benz 560 SL

1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Additional Info:

If you have always wanted a 560SL, then this is the one for you. I spent a king’s handsome rebuilding this car so that it drives and handles like new. It is in outstanding shape and has been garaged its entire life.

This is the final year of this style. I specifically bought the 1989 year as I wanted the youngest and most advanced of the SL fleet. I can’t drive this car anywhere without someone asking me about it. Caution: Your ego will be stroked regularly each time you fill up the car and someone says “Man that’s an amazing car, what year is that?” Just saying. I have never had a vehicle I have more pride in, and I own a BMW M5 that moonlights as a racecar.

I bought the car on EBAY in 2005 when it had 119,000, and I’ve only put 15,000 miles on the car in 11 years. At the time I purchased it the previous owner had just spent $4500 on engine repairs. Since then I’ve put another $12,000 into the car including $9000 spent in the past year to rebuild the engine, suspension and drive train. It handles and drives like a dream.

I will be happy to take this car to the local Mercedes dealership for inspection (your cost). Please feel free to call me to discuss anything about this car. 803-409-8844 (Bill Zimmerman)

The following has been repaired and/or replaced in past 12 months (2015/2016)

Trim

New Soft Top: Blue Canvas

New Cherry Wood Trim

Hood Latch

Transmission

Installed Used Transmission that had 66,000 miles (bought on ebay)

Transmission Mounts

Engine

Air Intake Bellows (116 140 0618)

Fuel Injection Idle Air Control (014 009 044)

Air Flow Sensor Slide Valve (117 094 1282)

Air Distribution Lines Left and Right (116 094 2582)

Crank Case Breather Hoses (116 094 2782)

Breather Hose Valve Cover to Air Filter Hose (116 094 0791)

Throttle Housing Gasket (117 141 2680)

Idle Speed Control Module (006 545 8532

Idle Control Valve (000 ___ 1625)

Throttle Switch (201540565)

Spark Plugs

Spark Plug Wire Harness

Distributor Cap and Rotor

Fuel Filter

Pre-Filter

Oil Filter/Oil 10W30

Rear Differential

Rear Differential Seals (129987747)

Rear Differential Pinion Seal (229979947)

Replaced Differential Fluids (Grease)

Suspension

Suspension Sub Frame Kit (115 330 1875)

Rubber Donut Exhaust Hanger Pair (1244920044)

Shock Mounting Kits (L/R F/R)

Shock Bumpers and Dust Covers (1153230438 & 1153230644)

Steering Damper (000 463 5132)

Steering Shock (W01331910404)

Idle Arm Steering Bushing Kit (Meyle 1360337M)

Steering Drag Length

Control Arm Busing Kits

Tie Rod Assemblies (Left and Right)

Upper Control Arm Bushing Repair Kit (Left and Right) (115 330 1775)

Upper Control Arm Ball Joints (3300585)

Lower Control Arm Bushing Kits (Left and Right)

Lower Control Arm Ball Joints (2013300085)

Other Notable Work

Radiator Replaced (2008)

All New Belts (2012)

Light Bulbs Throughout Interior/Exterior (2016)

AC Fan (Repaired/Balanced) 2012

Blemishes

The back corner of the drivers seat shows some wear, which can be repaired. There is some fading/blemishes on the paint near the soft top storage compartment, but not bad.

Additional Goodies

• I have also built a hoist for the hard top so you can remove it without the aid of anyone. I recommend suspending the top so its out of the way. The hoist comes free with the car and I can walk you through its safe mounting to your garage roof joists.
• I am including 2 service manuals that are very rare and detailed. Much better then anything you can buy on a DVD. These are the ones the actual Mercedes mechanics were issued at the dealership and are essential to understand how everything assembles on the car, including wiring, suspension, seats, you name it.

All service history maintained.