1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Complete Restoration 10 Years Ago | New Exterior Paint | Green Exterior

Extended Warranty
LOT #

23117514

Classic Car

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All the information and photos on this listing are from when this vehicle was originally listed on ExoticCarTrader.com
Model:
VIN:
WDBBA48D0JA088787
Lot Number:
23117514
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
162,000 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.6L V8
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Green
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
New Jersey
  • 1988 Mercedes Benz 560SL
  • Automatic
  • 5.6L V8
  • Current Owner Reports Complete Restoration 10 years ago
  • Current Owner Reports New Paint
  • Current Owner Reports Convertible
  • Current Owner Reports 2k on the rebuild
  • Current Owner Reports RWD

Overview of 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL For Sale by Owner

We're seeing many R107 Mercedes-Benz SL roadsters coming our way, and that's a good thing. You see, the R107 was the definitive car of the well-heeled in the Seventies and Eighties. Hollywood stars drove them on- and off-screen. Ditto Chairmen (and women), CEOs, and successful entrepreneurs. That fact, coupled with Mercedes-Benz's legendary reliability when correctly maintained, guaranteed a lot of cars are not only surviving but thriving to this day. This particular 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is no different. Displaying 162,000 miles on the odometer, it's said to have undergone a complete restoration approximately a decade ago. Of those miles, a mere 2,000 are reported to have been done post-restoration, making this car as fresh as you can expect. Are you ready to put another 160,000 on this car? Trust us, you'll enjoy every moment of doing so.

Exterior and Interior

This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL flaunts its timeless design in a regal shade of new teal paint and rolls on period-correct Mercedes-Benz alloys. Lower models in Mercedes-Benz's hierarchy might have gotten steel wheels and hubcaps at the time, not the top-shelf SL. As a proper North American market homologated car, it's got the obligatory elongated bumpers and separate headlamps, too. The car comes with a black convertible top, allowing you to enjoy unlimited sun and sky on pleasant days. Inside, you've got a two-seat cabin in black and tan, with plenty of creature comforts for the time. There's air conditioning and the stock Becker Grand Prix radio cassette head unit, as was common on Mercedes-Benz vehicles at the time. We also see an Alpine CD changer control directly beneath the head unit, indicating that this car has CD playback capabilities. A peek into the trunk confirms this, so you can load up a selection of CDs whenever you hit the road. And you'll definitely want to hit the road often in this car, thanks to its sublime ride and surprisingly potent engine.

Engine

As the top dog in the R107 line-up, this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL enjoys a 5.6L V8 beneath its long hood. You can call up 227hp and 287lb-ft via your right foot and send it to the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic gearbox. Meanwhile, the recirculating ball steering wheel with power assistance and 4-wheel power disc brakes ensure that driving this car is as easy as you'd expect.

Walk-around Video of this Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1962 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe

For Sale
ASK: $27,799
Miles: 63,156
Estimated: $274.33/mo

The 1962 Ford Thunderbird represents an era when American personal luxury cars were designed to make a statement, combining dramatic styling, powerful V8 engines, and an emphasis on comfort that distinguished them from conventional automobiles. Part of the third-generation Thunderbird lineup, affectionately known as the "Bullet Bird" for its distinctive streamlined design, the 1962 model featured a sculpted body, prominent chrome detailing, and a luxurious passenger compartment that reflected Ford's ambitious approach to personal transportation. This particular 1962 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe, showing 63,156 miles, is finished in Corinthian White over a striking Red interior and boasts an especially interesting ownership history dating back to its original purchase on October 15, 1962. According to the seller, the vehicle has passed through just three owners, with the current owner retaining it since July 2007 and overseeing an extensive series of refresh and maintenance efforts. Even more intriguing is the discovery of original Ford ROT manufacturing sheets, period service receipts, factory assembly markings, and other historical artifacts that provide a tangible connection to the car's earliest years. Powered by a 390ci V8 paired with a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, this Thunderbird also benefits from reported upper-engine rebuilding, cooling system improvements, renewed brake components, and a retrofit air conditioning system. With its distinctive color combination, documented historical discoveries, and extensive collection of accompanying spare parts, this Thunderbird presents an appealing combination of classic American luxury and enthusiast provenance.

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