Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560 SL convertible (1987)
for sale
Price: US $14,500.00
Price: US $14,500.00
R107 ~ convertible
Mercedes
560 SL
1987
MB serviced and maintained!
This is a magnificent
condition 560 SL finished in White with navy blue leather interior. This is a
regularly maintained Florida
example. All services in the last few years have only been by authorized
Mercedes Benz service agents. She is simply stunning and is without doubt a
9-out-of-10 driver car overall.
The body and paint is primarily original and in
virtually perfect condition with only minor little marks here and there that
are not noticeable and only mentioned out of clear disclosure.
The interior of the car is stunning. Finished
in navy blue leather, the seats, door panels, carpets are excellent. None of
the drying out and stiffness in the leather that is often seen. The
wood is original and in very good condition.
Feature and functions in the car work well – gauges, instruments, radio, lights (inside and out) and comforts. The antennae works
but is not retract completely. It will be changed as part of the sale. The
heater blows hot and the A/C ice cold.
Mechanically the car is excellent. Don't let the higher miles scare you; a very well
maintained car by enthusiast owners, it drives tight and firm. Over $6, 000 in
Mercedes Benz maintenance has been expended in the last few years. Not because
of major issues but items attended to without compromise to simply
to keep the car in top shape. The car has none of the “rattles” and “looseness”
quite normally seen on SLs. This one, you can drive it down the roughest of
roads and it feels tight as a drum. It brakes true and sure and accelerates very
strong and hard.
The car comes with its original hard-top and
soft top in good condition, original spare and tools.
I have driven this SL over the spring and was
overwhelmed with compliments! Convertible driving is now and after
the winter we have all had, this girl is ripe and ready!
This SL is
a stunning example of the 560 W107 model. One of the best years for this model, great condition and the perfect colour combination for a fun summer driver!
Please
see additional photos at the link below.
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** PLEASE
read auction terms and conditions below BEFORE bidding.**
~~oo00oo~~
This Mercedes is part of a private collection. Although licensed
and bonded, I am not a main-stream retail car dealer or broker; I am a
professional car collector of some 30 years with considerable experience and
knowledge of British cars. I have a long standing reputation being associated
with the Rolls-Royce marque which I take seriously. I take pride in my cars and
have fun in collecting and restoring them. However, auctions are not a game so
when you place a bid or offer, and you are the winning bidder, please understand
you have entered a binding contract. You cannot bid and win the auction and
expect not to meet the terms and conditions. Bidding and/or winning does not
mean you are expecting me to “hold” the car until you have the opportunity to
inspect it. Any inspection contemplated should be undertaken BEFORE you bid or
make an offer and I openly welcome any potential buyer to come and personally
inspect the car. Once you bid or make an offer, you are doing so to buy WITHOUT
conditions. Your bid can not be subject to anything. A $2000.00 deposit
(non-refundable) is required within 24 hours of the close of the auction and
payable by PayPal. The balance of funds are required within 7 days of the close
of the auction and must be provided by cashier’s check or bank wire. I cannot
accept PayPal for the balance unless you are willing to meet the cost of
transfer fees. Full payment must be made (and payments cleared) before the
title and/or the vehicle is released. All payments are non-refundable. Payments
as described above form an important part of this purchase contract and so, if
all the funds are not received as outlined above, I reserve the right to
terminate the transaction without notice. If there has been any deposit or
other part payments received and I elect to terminate the contract, I reserve
the right to keep any such deposits or payments and resell the vehicle to
another bidder or interested party or re-list the vehicle at any time. To be
clear, if you change your mind for ANY reason and do not complete the transaction
in the time-frame required, you will forfeit your deposit. I am happy to assist
with shipping arrangements on a national and worldwide basis but the winning
bidder takes full responsibility for pickup and/or shipping and at his cost.
As a
collector and experienced restorer of a range of classic cars, I make every
effort to bring my cars to a high standard. By comparison, my cars are
generally superior to others available but they are by no means perfect. You
must expect some issues. Unless specifically stated, the car is not of show
standard but of nice driver condition. Please understand, show cars
cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to achieve and sell for prices
commensurate, so the sale price of this car reflects its relative condition.
You are buying condition accordingly. Buyers should not expect to
receive concours quality or perfect cars at these prices. Please
also understand it is not always possible to attend to every item, or perhaps I
may have inadvertently overlooked items. Further, and very importantly, these
cars are not new. So this means a 28 year old car is predominantly comprised of
28 year old parts. And old parts will fail. All buyers must understand and
expect that things can or will wear out, break and/or stop functioning without
notice. This is even more likely with hand-built English cars of early
technology when compared to the typical American car of the same vintage.
Suspension and brakes on these cars are complex. We thoroughly check them and
replace things that are identified faulty. But please understand, by example;
if we change a brake line because it appears aged or faulty, we do NOT at the
same time replace all other hoses because they are of similar age. This is
considered preventative maintenance. We do not do this unless
specifically requested and is not included in the purchase price. Feel free to
ask for this additional service. Further, a feature or function that is working
perfectly one moment, may decide to play-up the next. After all, it is some 28 years old. This is the nature of any used car and especially British cars. For
this reason it is necessary for the following condition:
The
vehicle is being sold as-is/where-is with no warranty expressed, written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are made with
reasonable judgment and all efforts are made to ensure fair assessment and
accuracy but they are for descriptive and identification purposes only and are
not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller shall not be
responsible for errors in description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects
herein and makes no warranty in connection therewith. If any aspect of the
description contradicts what can be seen in the photos, then the photos shall
prevail as the reference point. No allowance or set aside will be made on
account of any incorrectness, unforeseen imperfection, defect or damage. It is
the responsibility of the buyer to have satisfied himself as to the condition
and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will
make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects at the buyer’s
request prior to the close of the auction. Seller assumes no responsibility for
any repairs regardless of any written or oral statements about the vehicle.
Being a classic car in excess of 10 years of age, in most US states, the
mileage may be recorded as “exempt”. In this regard the seller makes no
warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown. I can hold the
vehicle up to 30 days while you arrange shipping but you must immediately
insure it. I will not bear any responsibility for any additional costs
including storage, transportation, or repair after the close of the auction.
Whereas I am happy to store the car in excess of 30 days from auction end, a
cost of $35 per day shall apply beyond 30 days of auction end. Also, you must
remember that this is a 28 year old vehicle, and while it is up to you, I do
not recommend that you just “hop in and drive it across the country” until you
have familiarised yourself with the car. At least, I have never done that. I
have always professionally transported the cars in enclosed carriers from where
I bought them to my home.
PLEASE; IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS, CONTACT ME
BEFORE YOU CONTEMPLATE DOING SO AS, RESPECTFULLY, THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
I am
sorry if these terms seem harsh but there seem to be some very unrealistic
buyers out there - fortunately, only few of these people exist but those that
do can make life difficult, so it appears EVERYTHING needs to spelled out. Very
simply put, this is an old car being offered for sale. It is not new and is
subject to the perils of age. Further, Jaguars are not without nuances, idiosyncrasies and they are renown for a host of design issues which can make
them not inexpensive to maintain. So, please respect the terms and conditions
when you bid.
~~oo00oo~~
update: 2015-08-07
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | WDBBA48D2HA056885 |
Year: | 1987 | Interior Color: | Navy blue |
Make: | Mercedes-Benz | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Model: | SL-Class | Transmission: | Automatic |
Trim: | Convertible | Body Type: | Convertible |
Engine: | 5.6 litre Mercedes V8 | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive | Options: | Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Convertible |
Mileage: | 144,000 | Safety Features: | Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag |
Sub Model: | 560 SL convertible | Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats |
Exterior Color: | White | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |