1988 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560 SL

Condition, condition, condition! This exceptional and original 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is a stunning example of timeless luxury and meticulous care. Its story begins in 1988 when it was sold new at Downtown LA Motors and quickly found its first home in sunny Southern California. For 13 years, it was lovingly driven by its original owner, who clocked 125,000 miles while keeping it in pristine condition. In 2001, the car's journey continued when it was purchased by its second owner, a doctor's wife in Indianapolis. She wanted a fun and stylish ride for sunny summer days, and the 560SL delivered perfectly. For over a decade, she enjoyed the car, always ensuring it was garage-kept and spared from bad weather or winter roads. In February 2014, the car's charm worked its magic once again. A thoughtful husband in Indianapolis chose this very 560SL as a special 35th-anniversary gift for his wife. The couple cherished the car for ten more years, maintaining its excellent condition and preserving its original beauty. When they decided to part with it in September 2024, they entrusted it to us, confident it would find another loving owner. Thanks to this remarkable chain of careful stewardship, the car remains in incredible rust-free and damage-free condition. The original Signal Red paint gleams as brightly as ever, verified by our paint meter and the intact panel VIN stickers. The clean Carfax report is a testament to its impeccable history. With just-completed service, including all-new brakes and a fresh oil change, this 560SL runs and drives beautifully, presenting as a much lower-mileage example. Its underside is so clean and uncorroded that it would make an ideal candidate for dry-ice cleaning to preserve its showroom-quality appearance. This 560SL boasts the most desirable color combination of Signal Red with a Brown convertible top and a luxurious Palomino leather interior. The included books tell the story of a car that has been meticulously cared for since day one, with a comprehensive service history stamped in the records. It even comes equipped with an aftermarket Kinder seat, making it practical for the little ones in your life. Finding a 560SL in this original and well-preserved condition is rare. This car embodies the elegance and engineering excellence of the Mercedes-Benz SL line, making it not only a pleasure to drive but also a valuable investment. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of automotive history that has been cherished by every owner along the way.