If you have always wanted a 560SL, then this is the one for you. I spent a king’s handsome rebuilding this car so that it drive’s and handles like new. Seriously, this is the best dam car on ebay and I have cared for it like it was my first born. It is in outstanding shape and has been garaged its entire life. I’m just too dam old to sit in the seat anymore so its time to part with my baby.
This is the final year of this style. I specifically bought the 1989 as I wanted the youngest and most advanced of the SL fleet. I can’t drive this car anywhere without someone asking me about it. Caution: Your ego will be stroked regularly each time you fill up the car and someone says “Man that’s an amazing car, what year is that?” Just saying. I have never had a vehicle I have more pride in, and I own a BMW M5 that moonlights as a racecar.
I bought the car on EBAY in 2005 when it had 119,000, and I’ve only put 14,000 miles on the car in 11 years. At the time I purchased it the previous owner had just spent $4500 on engine repairs. Since then I’ve put another $12,000 into the car including $9000 spent in the past year to rebuild the engine, suspension and drive train. It handles and drives like a dream.
I will be happy to take this car to the local Mercedes dealership for inspection (your cost). Please feel free to call me to discuss anything about this car. 803-409-8844 (Bill Zimmerman)
The following has been repaired and/or replaced in past 12 months (2015/2016)
Trim
New Soft Top: Blue Canvas
New Cherry Wood Trim
Hood Latch
Transmission
Installed Used Transmission that had 66,000 miles (bought on ebay)
Transmission Mounts
Engine
Air Intake Bellows (116 140 0618)
Fuel Injection Idle Air Control (014 009 044)
Air Flow Sensor Slide Valve (117 094 1282)
Air Distribution Lines Left and Right (116 094 2582)
Crank Case Breather Hoses (116 094 2782)
Breather Hose Valve Cover to Air Filter Hose (116 094 0791)
Throttle Housing Gasket (117 141 2680)
Idle Speed Control Module (006 545 8532
Idle Control Valve (000 ___ 1625)
Throttle Switch (201540565)
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Wire Harness
Distributor Cap and Rotor
Fuel Filter
Pre-Filter
Oil Filter/Oil 10W30
Rear Differential
Rear Differential Seals (129987747)
Rear Differential Pinion Seal (229979947)
Replaced Differential Fluids (Grease)
Suspension
Suspension Sub Frame Kit (115 330 1875)
Rubber Donut Exhaust Hanger Pair (1244920044)
Shock Mounting Kits (L/R F/R)
Shock Bumpers and Dust Covers (1153230438 & 1153230644)
Steering Damper (000 463 5132)
Steering Shock (W01331910404)
Idle Arm Steering Bushing Kit (Meyle 1360337M)
Steering Drag Length
Control Arm Busing Kits
Tie Rod Assemblies (Left and Right)
Upper Control Arm Bushing Repair Kit (Left and Right) (115 330 1775)
Upper Control Arm Ball Joints (3300585)
Lower Control Arm Bushing Kits (Left and Right)
Lower Control Arm Ball Joints (2013300085)
Other Notable Work
Radiator Replaced (2008)
All New Belts (2012)
Light Bulbs Throughout Interior/Exterior (2016)
AC Fan (Repaired/Balanced) 2012
Lastly, I have also built a hoist for the hard top so you can remove it without the aid of anyone. I recommend suspending the top so its out of the way. The hoist comes free with the car and I can walk you through its safe mounting to your garage joists.
All service history maintained.