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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560 SL
Presenting a stellar driver's example of an '88 560SL. This 2 owner Mercedes has spent its whole existence in sunny Marin County, and currently shows approx 144k miles. It is equipped with both the original hard top as well as a new OEM soft top. The Signal Red finish shows well with no environmental or sun damage, and limited blemishes.
The engine cold starts without trace of oil smoke or abnormal engine noise, and the 4-spd ZF gearbox shift smoothly and deliberately. Overall the interior has aged well, with no cracks, waving or fading in the dash, door panels or switchgear, although the walnut wood console does show minor fading consistent with age. The MB Text seats are free of splits, fading or tears, and the carpet remains supple and plush with slight greying in the rear parcel shelf. All chrome bits show as they should with no checking, pitting or clouding.
The car conveys with an original key, owners portfolio with manuals, tool kit, rear wind deflector, hard top, and an OEM car cover.