This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC was sold new at Hammersley Motor Inc in Lynchburg, VA and shows just 48k miles with ownership exclusively in the Southwestern Virginia area since new. Finished in Champagne Metallic (473) over Brazil Leather (273), power is provided by a 5.5-liter V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes automatic climate control, a power sliding sunroof, heated front seats with power adjustment and memory, cruise control and an adjustable power steering column. Recent maintenance includes an oil & filter change, new drive belts, battery, rear suspension accumulators, flush & bleed of hydraulic system, a rebuilt Becker radio, and more. This 560SEC is now offered for sale by the selling dealer in Roanoke, Virginia with one primary key, one valet key, the original tool kit, original manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report and a clean Virginia title.

The exterior is finished in Champagne Metallic (473) with contrasting brown lower body cladding. Chrome trim is found along the beltline and around the windows as well as both front and rear bumpers. Exterior equipment includes headlight wiper/washers, a heated rear window, front fog lamps and a power sliding sunroof. The glass is all original with no signs of delamination on the rear glass. The seller notes minor paint imperfections on the hood and trunk lid which are noted in the gallery. All paint is believed to be original and paint meter readings are viewable in the gallery. 

Silver-finished 15” Gullideckel wheels wear Michelin Energy tires measuring 205/65 on all four corners with 2001 date codes. The 560SEC features four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes along with a self-leveling rear suspension system. The selling dealer installed new rear suspension accumulators and performed a full flush & bleed of the hydraulic system for the self-leveling rear suspension. A spare tire and tool kit are included in the trunk.

The cabin is trimmed in Brazil Leather (273) and features Burl Walnut wood trim which can be found on the center console, dashboard and door panels. The front seats are heated and power adjustable with two-position memory. Interior features include automatic climate control, cruise control, a power telescoping steering column and a factory Becker radio which has been recently rebuilt by Becker. New gears for the driverside seatbelt retractor were recently installed and all electronics, including the heat and air conditioning, are in proper working order. 

The leather-wrapped four-spoke steering wheel fronts a 160-mph speedometer along with a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, fuel economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer currently reads just over 48k miles. A row of warning lights sits below with a digital outside temperature indicator mounted in the center.

This pillarless coupe is powered by a 5.5-liter M117 V8 which is factory rated at 238 horsepower and 287 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Recent maintenance includes an oil & filter change, new drive belts, a new battery, new rear suspension accumulators, a flush & bleed of hydraulic system, a rebuilt Becker radio, and more. Underbody photos are viewable in the gallery below. 

The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates starting in December 1987 with no accidents or damage reports. This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC is now offered with two keys, the original tool kit, original manufacturer’s literature, a spare tire, a clean Carfax report and a clean Virginia title.