This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL was originally delivered to the first owner in New Jersey where it has remained since new. Finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702) over Palomino Leather (274), power is provided by a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include a removable paint-matched original hardtop, a original brown soft top, air conditioning with automatic climate control, a Becker radio, and original floor mats. Service within the last year totals over $11k and includes a complete fuel system refurbishment, brake fluid flush, new spark plugs, an oil service and more. The seller is listing this example on consignment for the current owner and the odometer shows only 18k miles. This example is now offered in New Jersey with a recent service, clean Carfax report, and a clean New Jersey title.

The body is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702) and features a hand-painted pinstripe on each side. Exterior features include an original brown soft top, chrome mirror caps, North American-spec headlamps and bumpers, and front fog lamps. The original paint-matched hardtop is included and features original glass with rear defrost. The seller notes minor paint imperfections as pictured in the gallery with minor clearcoat hazing on the lower right rear quarter panel. The plastic O-rings on top of the windshield have been recently replaced and the seller notes the rubber weather stripping around the hardtop is worn. Matching vin stamps can be seen in the gallery as well.

This 560SL wears original silver-painted 15x7” Gullideckel wheels wrapped in General Altimax tires measuring 205/65 on all four corners and show 2022 date codes. Up close photos of each wheel is provided in the gallery and all are free from any bends and feature original painted center caps.

The cabin is upholstered in Palomino Leather (274) across the seats, door cards, armrest, and head rests. The Burl wood trim remains all original and has not been refinished. Matching Palomino floor mats line the footwells. Interior features include air conditioning with automatic climate control, an electrically adjustable passenger side mirror, sun visors with working vanity mirrors, a dash mounted temperature gauge, and original Beck head unit. 

Instrumentation includes VDO gauges featuring a 170-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline, and an analog odometer with trip function. Additional gauges include fuel level, oil pressure, fuel economy, and an analog clock. The seller notes the SRS light is intermittent and the 6-digit odometer currently reports just over 18k miles. 

The 5.5-liter M117 V8 was rated at 227 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque when new and is paired to a 722.3 automatic four-speed transmission. Thorough photos of the engine bay and underbody are viewable in the gallery. A notable amount of maintenance has been performed over the last year totalling over $11k with receipts included. The seller notes the AC compressor to be leaking. Service within the last year is outlined below:

• Brake fluid flush
• Spark plugs
• Over voltage protection relay
• Distributor Rotor
• EHA valva
• Fuel distributor
• Fuel injector pressure gauge
• Fuel pressure regulator
• Fuel filter and screen
• Fuel lines
• Fuel tank sending unit
• Fuel pumps
• Fuel injectors and seals
• Steering shock
• AC recharge
• Oil and filter service
• Battery

Two videos of the car have been provided by the seller below.