Mercedes Benz 500 Series cars for sale in Charleston, South Carolina

Mercedes-Benz : 500-Series Base Convertible 2-Door 1988 mercedes benz 560 sl convertible hard top records timing chain done

$13,000

Charleston, South Carolina

HelloI am selling my 1988 Mercedes 560SL. If you are familiar with R107 SL's, you know the 560SL is the most sought after and considered the best U.S spec SL ever made; with its large 5.6 V8, larger front air dam, improved climate control, dual row timing chain and more.Overview:105,750 milesThis 560SL was ordered in 1988 from Rader Volkswagen Inc in Augusta, GA spec'd with color code 568 Signal Red Paint, 274 Palomino Interior, and 745 Brown Soft Top. I have the original window sticker showing retail pricing of $62,430 (about $128,000 in today's money), original owner's manuals, order sheet, and both keys. It remained a 1 owner car until I purchased it not long ago, and has never spent time outside of the South (NO RUST). The odometer and all instrumentation works as it should (minus the clock being slow). It was driven sparingly and has just about 106,000 miles. Cosmetic Condition:On a scale of 1-10 I would rate the interior a 9, and the exterior a 9 as well. It has a clean carfax, straight panels and all original paint. The paint is in very nice shape with minor flaws for a 26 year old car. The car has 0 rust, literally none. The chrome (anodized alum) is in great condition with no pitting or staining. The rubber, and trim is also very nice. The soft top is in good condition, is water tight and shows almost no signs of wear. It is obvious that it was taken care of and garaged. The interior is in amazing condition with new seat upholstery. The dash does have a hairline crack, the trunk lid has a minor ding which can be repaired via PDR if you desire, and the rear bumper has a nickel size ding (just being completely up front). I have pictures of the original seats which were in good shape, but not up to my spec.Cosmetically in the past 1,000 miles I have done:-Reupholstered front seats-Refinished the wood, installed matching shifter-Clay barred , polished paint and sealed with Opticoat -Refinished wheels-Adjusted hardtop cable-Installation of 3M Crystalline Ceramic Window Tint (60% tint), can be removed-New Hardtop CarrierMechanicals: I have a thick binder of records dating back to the 1980's to the present. It was mainly dealer maintained up until 2005, and then maintained by the dealer and German Autowerks of Columbia, SC. I have records totaling just about $12,000 in services and work done from the original owner. Prior to my purchasing, it had the major 90,000 mile timing chain, tensioner, timing chain rails done (This is huge, I wouldn't even consider buying an SL without proof of this work being done). My mechanic locally has done some work as well (German Auto Repair). Everything works on the car as it should, even the cruise control. Mechanically in the past 1,000 miles I have done:-4 New Kumho Tires-L + R Tie Rod assemblies -Steering Stabilizer -All new brake rotors (front and rear) and pads F + R upgraded to ceramic - system flushed-Complete A/C overhaul (new lines, dryer and conversion to R-134A) It is extremely cold, even in our 90+ weather with 90 humidity. -Oil Change-Spark Plugs (NGK), plug wires (Karl), air filter and OEM Idle Control ValvePositives: -0 Rust-All original paint-Very clean inside and out-Mechanically strong, everything functions as it should. -Up to date on all services.-Extensive documentation Negatives: -Minor hairlines cracks on dash-A bit of play in the steering wheel, but nothing large and was told its something to live with-Minor seepage from passenger side valve cover About myself: Car junkie, specifically Mercedes. Member of MBworld, Benzworld, Peachparts and moderator and starter of the R107 SL group. Always keeping my eye open for older Mercedes, and an R107 was on the list. I have owned all types of classic and modern Benz's (W123's, W108's, W110, R107, W211, W210 AMG, W463's, W215 AMG). I purchased this car with the intention of getting it ready to be a weekend driver / fair weather commuter. I am graduating from the College of Charleston in May and just purchased a more economical solution to post grad life, and have the opportunity to purchase a cheaper 450sl to satisfy my tinkering Let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to discuss the car and tell you everything I know about. I also have about 60 photos, as well as a video. I am happy to assist you with shipping or transport NOTE: Please do not hit "buy it now" without talking to me. I prefer discussing the car getting on the same page prior to purchase, and it prevents backing out "my wife wouldn't allow it" situations! Thanks!

Trim Base Convertible 2 Door