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1988 Mercedes-benz 560sl Both Tops on 2040-cars

US $18,000.00
Year:1988 Mileage:90900 Color: Powder Metallic Blue /
 Light Gray
Location:

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Santa Barbara, California, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WDBBA48D1JA079127 Year: 1988
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 500-Series
Trim: 2 DOOR SL ROADSTER
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Mileage: 90,900
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: 2dr Roadster
Exterior Color: Powder Metallic Blue
Interior Color: Light Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Beautiful 1988 Mercedes Roadster 90k miles with both Hard Top and Soft Top as well as storage rack for Hard Top.  Exterior color is a pearly light blue.  Interior is a light grey leather.


Anything that needed attention was addressed and/or repaired. Total repairs $9,422.08 all durable lasting repairs recently done.  

Here is a description of repairs done:
  • Complete timing chain & related parts...both engine heads removed & complete valve job done $5,393.20 completed 02/23/12 mileage 81,150.  Invoice 14480.
  • New alternator and new battery & new steering box & fluids.  $1,446.49 completed 10/30/12 mileage 89,655. Invoice 14524.
  • New AC Compressor, AC receiver dryer, pressure sensor switch & AC service kit.  $1,181.90 completed 04/26/12 mileage 89,271.  Invoice 13361.
  • AC Mono Valve Repair Kit for AC switch.  $237.81 completed 08/13/13 mileage 89,947.
  • Transmission Seal Kit, Kick down solenoid, trans piston & trans filter kit, plus engine oil change with bumper to bumper safety check.  $1,100.00 completed 08/06/13 mileage 89,872.
  • SMOG check pass $58.00 completed 08/17/13 mileage 90,011

There are a few scuffs where the hard top roof gets put on and a few others minor scratches and scuffs here & there, but due to the pearly color of the care, they are not noticeable from a short distance.  There are 3 small repaired spots on soft top.  The sun visors plastic clips are broken and are currently attached with a temporary yet attractive solution that works well.  The interior is in excellent condition.  All work has been done by Herdon Auto in Fresno.


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