This is one very special 560sl in a most desirable color combination of white and palomino. With the photographs I have tried to show a cross section of the car so that one may appreciate it's impeccable condition. I know this car is not for everyone. Some may not want to spend this much money, others may want to find lesser examples and hope to restore. What you see here is a car which needs nothing! It has been completely sorted and brought to the condition as it was when it left the assembly line! Further, this SL comes with a complete service history; a notebook which begins with the original window sticker, the buyer's purchase order, and the buyer's handwritten notes as to how to care for his new car! Very special!

The original owner was meticulous. The service records document oil changes at every 5000 mile interval, as well as the 15K service and the 30k service, and now the more recent 50K service! The stack of records is several inches thick, and is in a leather portfolio (see photos). The car also comes with all of the original manuals and service booklet and the original silver service plate. The body has absolutely no rust and no evidence of any body work.

I recently did the 50K service. My mechanic - a German, certified Mercedes Benz mechanic, and one who knows these car like the back of his hand (having worked on them for 30 + years) - was instructed to take care of 'anything and everything' showing wear and tear after 50K miles and 27 years! Hence, we replaced all 4 shock absorbers, brake rotors and brake pads, fuel injectors, hoses, tie rods, spindles, mounts, bushings, oxygen sensor, ball joints, etc. In addition, since the original top was at the end of it's life we put a new top on it and redid the leather seats (despite the old ones showing only minor wear ). Finally, 4 new Michelin tires were also added along with balancing and alignment. At the end of the day, the person purchasing this car literally will need to do nothing to start enjoying this car.

So, some of the highlights, again:

Complete service records;

Absolutely rust free;

No body work;

Original books;

Accurate and documented mileage;

Original paint.

2 tops;

Records documenting oil services every 5000 miles!

For one who knows what he is looking for, this is one of the nicest 560sl's around, needing no cosmetic nor mechanical work. It drives and handles as it did when it first left the factory.

This was an original California car which came to Florida 1.5 years ago. Gently driven, it has always been garage kept, as the lustrous paint and wood would bear out.

Please take a look at the detailed pictures to get a sense of the true condition of this car!

(Please also note: There is a Sony CD/tuner with blue tooth installed, but, a Becker Mexico unit is included with sale. There is a company in N.J. which will recondition old Becker's and switch them out for a very reasonable sum if one chooses to reinstall the OEM radio. I preferred to have blue tooth capability with my iPhone so have opted to keep the Sony unit at present. Also, the right passenger mirror motor not working in vertical direction and I am currently looking for a replacement mirror).

My asking price reflects the rarity and condition of this particular 560sl. There are many less expensive 560sl's around, many nice 560sl's around, and many rough 560sl's for less money. No matter how wonderful their descriptions, almost all will need mechanical work. And if you "know" the 560sl, while parts are readily available, they are starting to become more rare and it can be a process. NOT THIS ONE! Finally, I would add that he market for the 560sl series is on the upswing. This 560sl can be driven as frequently as you'd like or should wish to put it in a 'time capsule' it is hard to imagine that this one - particularly with it's pedigree history and complete service records - will not substantially increase in value with time. If you are investing, this is the one to own.

You will have to look long and hard to find a more pristine, more sorted, and better documented example. If this is the type of 560 SL you are looking for - the "needle in the haystack" - please feel free to contact me. I would emphasize, this car is not for everyone. It is not for one looking for a bargain or to haggle; rather, it is for one who wishes to enjoy and appreciate the glory of the 560sl as it was when it came to market in 1987. One who knows value. One who can appreciate the classic period this car was part of. Not many 560sl's can lay claim to so faithfully representing this era of Mercedes Benz. This one does.

Rob 305-776-4246

On Apr-29-14 at 05:31:30 PDT, seller added the following information:

This is very special 560sl is in impeccable condition! This original 1 owner California car came to Florida 1.5 years ago. Gently driven, it has always been garage kept, as the lustrous paint and wood would bear out. The body has absolutely no rust nor evidence of any body work. A clean car fax, as well.

The original owner was meticulous. The service records document oil changes at every 5000 mile interval, as well as the more involved15K service and the 30k services. The car comes completely documented with all original books, the service plate, and a stack of records in a leather bound portfolio. The records include the original MB window sticker, purchase order, and even the buyer's handwritten notes as to how he should care for the car! The mileage is documented with service records and on the car fax. It also comes with the hard top and a rear seat. The paint is original and still shines brightly.

I recently completely the major 50K service and had my mechanic take care of anything and everything showing wear and tear during the last 27 years. I replaced all 4 shock absorbers, brake rotors and brake pads, fuel injectors, hoses, tie rods, spindles, mounts, bushings, oxygen sensor, ball joints, etc. In addition, since the original top was at the end of it's life we put a new top on it and redid the leather seats. Finally, 4 new Michelin tires were also added along with balancing and alignment.

For one who knows what he is looking for, this is one of the nicest 560sl's around, needing no cosmetic nor mechanical work. It drives and handles as it did when it first left the factory. At the end of the day, the purchaser will need to do nothing to start enjoying this car. It is mechanically perfect and pristine in appearance.

You will have to look long and hard to find a more pristine, more sorted, and better documented example. If this is the type of 560 SL you are looking for - the "needle in the haystack" - please feel free to contact me. This car is for is for one who wishes to enjoy and appreciate the glory of the 560sl as it was when it came to market in 1987. One who knows value. One who can appreciate the classic period that this car was part of. Not many 560sl's can lay claim to so faithfully representing this era of Mercedes Benz. This one does.

Rob 305-776-4246

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