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500SL

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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDB1070461A035708

Production Date: July 1985

Exterior Color: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Palomino Leather

Soft Top: Black

Matching color Hardtop

Mileage: 81,900 (with documentation)

Clean Carfax available for review

Very late 1985 production example European delivered 500SL 107 model. Mercedes-Benz Classic Center data reveals it was shipped July 9th 1985 from the factory. Stateside ownership records show fastidious care and servicing.

Extremely attractive original European factory bumpers and Bosch headlamps equipped with wipers. The original headlamp system has an advantage with tri-level adjustment switch. Additionally this vehicle came optioned with seat heaters.

Beautiful Signal Red paint shows excellent gloss and depth. Really nice chrome and rubber trim.

The palomino interior has good preservation. The original dashpad is in good shape. Burl wood trim shows patina. Equipped with rear fold down factory kinder seat and seat belts. The black soft top is in good condition.

Serviced upon our acquisition.

Newly refurbished factory alloy 15 inch Gullideckel wheels ride on correctly sized 205 65 15 tires.

Comes with MB factory handbooks, convertible tools, spare and jack.

Please note ** will note meet CA emissions and be sold privately to CA Resident.

560SL

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID # WDBBA48D5JA081933

Production Date: 12/87

Exterior: Blauschwarz Metallic (DB-199)

Interior: Black Anthracite Leather (271)

Soft Top: Black original Mercedes issue

Mileage: 103,690 (original documented)

Incredibly well preserved factory paint in Blauschwarz Metallic shows deep luster and shine. Every original factory vin tag affixed on body panels. Excellent bright work, beautiful chrome and rubber trim. Still with original issue factory Mercedes Wopavin black soft top. Accompanied with the original color matched hardtop still in excellent condition with unfaded factory stickers.

Black leather interior shows nice condition and appears well preserved with crisp original door cards, original dashpad remains virtually crack free and carpet is nice. The burl wood retains its darker color without sun damage. Bright red seat belt fasteners. Instrument cluster had very little UV exposure and shows bright orange gauge faces / needles. Still retains First-Aid Kit and holder in rear shelf.

Very tidy engine bay. Ultra clean wheel wells and undercarriage. Spotless trunk and spare well area.

A brand new hood pad was installed upon our acquisition. Wonderful drive quality on this example with excellent braking, acceleration, steering and precise shift quality.

Brand new tires were installed and ride over the fully refurbished factory finish 15 inch alloy wheels.

Clean Carfax available for review.

Comes with original jack, spare, Mercedes tool roll and 2 Huff key fobs including red dot master key. Some prior service records and MB owners handbook.

450SL

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1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# 10704412052058

Production Date: 12/78

Exterior Color: Brilliant Red Metallic (DB-525)

Interior: Black Leather

Soft Top: Black (Mercedes issue)

Mileage: 65,200 (Original documented from new)

This example came from an astute collector in Southern California. They acquired from the original owner who spent time between Santa Barbara and Washington.

Exceptional interior. Perfect dashpad, superb original leather preservation. Equipped with orthopedic seats. Spotless carpets and excellent door cards. Hi gloss finish on zebrano wood console. Original working Becker radio.

Less common Brilliant Red paint shows nice depth and mirror like shine. A complete repaint in the factory color was completed by previous owner to a very high standard. Excellent chrome, rubber and all original MB glass.

Mercedes original issue wopavin black soft top in excellent condition. Comes with matching hard top in perfect condition including original glass, chrome and headliner.

Virtually spotless undercarriage and wheel wells. Extremely tidy engine bay and trunk.

Mercedes factory 14 inch alloy wheels with correctly sized Michelin tires.

Upon our acquisition: AC conversion and freon recharge. Steering components replaced. Full coolant flush. (and more available by request).

Drive quality is superb as to be expected.

Complete factory handbooks including well documented MB service booklet showing dates, stamps and mileage.

Comes with 2 key fobs, jack, spare, and tool roll

560SL

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBBA48D2JA079668

Production Date: 11/87

Exterior: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Palomino Leather

Soft Top: Black (original Mercedes issue)

Color matching hard top

Mileage: 76,400 (original documented)

This late model 560SL in classic livery Signal Red over Palomino has superb preservation. Having lived most of its life in ideal Southern California climate it shows in excellent condition. Delivered originally to Park Place LTD. Mercedes-Benz in Dallas, Texas.

Clean Carfax available for review.

Finished from the factory in Signal Red paint over Palomino leather interior with a black fabric soft top, this combination is still sported by the vehicle to this day and are original. Further options from the factory include: a Becker Mexico Grand Prix radio, automatic climate control, a folding armrest, an outside temperature indicator, MB first-aid kit and a deletion of the rear end spoiler. All glass, chrome brightwork and rubber show in outstanding condition. The original dashpad is perfect. All leather upholstery, carpet, door cards and wood are original and show excellent. Burl wood still retains deep color. This example hasn’t seen much UV exposure through the years.

All factory VIN body tags are matching and still correctly in place. Matching transmission VIN tag still visible. Undisturbed trunk bolts. Spotless wheel wells. Tidy engine bay. Lovely trunk preservation. Extremely clean undercarriage.

It wears the original factory finish 15 inch wheels over correctly sized brand new tires; Gullideckel wheels were just refinished to brand new look.

A recent major service was completed to cover both deferred and regular maintenance including refreshing fluids, filters, suspension, braking and steering systems to name a few. AC operates correctly.

Comes complete with factory handbooks and manuals. The original Mercedes service booklet shows stamps and service history. 3 original Huff key fobs including valet key. Equipped with original spare wheel and jack.

450SL

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1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDB10704412063333

Production Date: 04/80

Exterior Color: Thistle Green Metallic (DB-881)

Interior: Cream MB-TEX (235)

Soft Top: Dark Brown (German Canvas)

Mileage: 151,000 (original fully documented)

Exterior Color: Thistle Green (DB-881)

Sold new in Carlsbad, CA. by Hoehn Motors-Mercedes Benz. Final model year USA 450SL Just arrived in this rare color scheme, Thistle Green over Cream. Beautiful looks and extensive service history. We have a 3 ring folder full of records, spanning 4 decades back to new purchase in 1980, that has been preserved through prior ownership.

Paint shows bright shine and luster soft to touch. Thistle Green is impressive to the eye.

All orignal MB glass. The brightwork shows well with a few close up nicks. 

A cream interior is an excellent contrast inside the cabin. We installed new OEM replacement MB-Tex seats in matching cream (235). Additionally, we had the seats fully refurbished including rebuilt springs and new padding. The original dash-pad shows no damage. The wood still has nice deep color and presents well. Door cards look to be in excellent condition. The matching lighter cream stock carpet shows well. 

Fluids and oil recently changed and gear shift bushings replaced.

The brown soft top was replaced according to records in 2001. The canvas shows very well as it appears to have been sparsely used.

Still wearing the factory issued 14 inch Bundt style alloy wheels in nice condition. Correctly sized BF Goodrich tires showing negligible wear. 

Extra clean trunk, light color original carpet shows excellent shape and spare tire well is ultra clean.

Full Handbooks, data card and build sheet. 2 original keys including valet key.

Spare tire, tool roll, jack, tire iron and convertible tools all present. 

560SL

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1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID#

Production Date: 04/89

Exterior Color: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Black Leather

Soft Top: Black German Canvas

Mileage: 68,000 (original fully documented)

Superb final model year 560SL fresh out of 27 year ownership. 2 owner car from new. California and Arizona history. Original 1989 California license plate and Mercedes-San Jose license plate frame retained. Garaged and extremely well cared for.

Clean Carfax available for review.

Still wearing the original factory Signal Red paint that shows deep and lustrous. Every original vin body tag is affixed in correct location including transmission vin tag located on underside. Untouched trunk bolts. Excellent bright work.

Original black leather interior shows excellent condition with soft feel that’s still supple due to sheepskin covers of 27 years. Perfect original dash pad. Instrument cluster gauges retain bright orange color. Firm crisp door cards. Burl wood still shows nice dark color. Retains original Becker AM/FM Cassette in working condition. Just rebuilt antennae mast motor.

Restored factory alloy 15 inch gullideckel wheels wear correctly sized Michelin Tires.

450SL

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1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDB10704412064223

Production Date: 05/1980

Exterior: Astral Silver (DB-735)

Interior: Blue Leather

Soft Top: Blue Canvas

Mileage: 54,300 (original documented)

This final model year example 450SL is a lovely classic example in the handsome color scheme of Astral Silver over blue with a blue soft top.

Paint shows really nice depth and gloss. Bright chrome. All original MB glass around.

Blue leather interior overall is in nice shape with original seats showing no rips, tears or damage. The original dashpad shows a few minor cracks. Front seat carpet is clean and still shows vibrant color. Clean door cards. Instrument cluster shows very well preserved color and all gauges work correctly. Blue soft top shows light wear with clear glass and nice color.

Underside and wheel wells are ultra clean. Tidy engine bay.

Retains original Becker Radio with Cassette.

Newer correctly sized 14 inch General Tires (Continental tire owned) over factory finish freshly restored alloy wheels.

Really nice drive quality with proper acceleration, shift quality, steering, braking and supple suspension. 1980 was a touch quieter and smoother style 450 and this one performs wonderful. AC was recently converted to 134 system.

Complete factory books, manuals and data card. Includes MB service booklet with multiple services showing dates and mileage documentation. Includes original key fob. Comes with factory tool roll, spare and jack.

280SL

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1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SL (European example) – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDB1070421A023227

Production Date: 12/84

Exterior Color: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Black Leather

Soft Top: Black (original MB issue)

Mileage: 66,750 (fully documented)

Clean Carfax available for review.

Imported into USA when purchased new in 1985 from Germany.

Federalized into the USA upon new purchase. Brought to California by last ownership where it was upgraded with California emissions equipment and lab tested for smog compliance (retains CA BAR sticker inside door jamb). A major advantage for potential CA ownership as it can be registered in the most stringent state for emissions standards in the world.

Gorgeous paint with excellent depth and luster.

The black leather interior is in excellent condition. Beautiful original carpet throughout and and the door cards present well. Original dashpad in excellent shape. The wood trim, consul and control panel all show deep color and nice preservation. Hardtop headliner and trim is excellent. Original MB Rhenoglas shows great condition.

The drive quality is superb. The 110 Mercedes 6 cylinder motor Euro version has great hi revving vibes. It is lighter and more nimble than its V8 counterpart plus gas mileage is superior.

You will find the engine by to be extremely tidy and the trunk equal as such.

Original R12 AC blows blows cold and correct on all speeds as it was serviced upon acquisition.

We had the original factory alloy bundt wheels reconditioned back to new. Wearing correctly sized tires with excellent tread and rubber.

Comes with original handbooks and MB service booklet with stamps, dates of service and mileage entries, original spare, tool roll, jack, emergency triangle and MB first-aid kit.

450SL

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Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10704412060558

Production Date: 12/79

Color: Classic White (DB-737)

Interior: Palomino MB-Tex

Soft Top: Dark Brown Original MB issue

Mileage: 30,200 (original documented)

This is an exceptional example final model year 450SL that has been incredibly well preserved over its 40 years of existence.

The classic white paint shows a beautiful shine and deep luster. The chrome and brightwork looks new.

Inside the interior is in time capsule condition. The original dashpad is perfect free of any cracks. Both door panels show no evidence of heat or cooling cycles through the years. The zebrano wood is original and still retains its dark color without cracks. All carpet is original and looks new. The MB-Tex seats are in near perfect condition, showing vibrant color and excellent shape.

A Mercedes original soft top in dark brown has been up a handful of times. The stitching is still bright and the condition is like new. A matching white hard top comes with the vehicle.

The engine bay is clean and crisp and the trunk carpet is spotless. You will find the original spare that’s never been used with hang tag still affixed. It comes with the original first-aid kit.

The original factory 14 inch bundt wheels in like new condition wear correctly sized Michelin tires showing negligible use.

Drive quality is exceptional on this example.

The MB service booklet shows history with various stamps, dates of service and work performed.

Comes with all original factory handbooks / manuals and MB service booklet and 2 MB key fobs.

560SL

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDBBA48D2JA079928

Production Date: 11/87

Exterior Color: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Black Leather

Soft Top: Black German Canvas

Mileage: 116,450 (documented)

This lovely looking Signal Red 560SL has lived the last decade in Northern California. A clean Carfax documents fastidious service and multiple mileage entries showing a clean history. Carfax available for review.

The paint shows excellent shine with good depth and luster. All chrome, rubber and trim look great and show minimal wear. The body panels are straight and even and all vin tags are original and untouched.

A beautiful rich black contrasting leather interior has excellent preservation and originality. The original black leather seats are in superb condition having been covered for many years by grey sheep skin covers that were recently removed and saved (inside the trunk). All leather is soft to touch with perfect patina. The original black carpet shows wonderful condition and the door cards also look great with lovely wood trim added for an extra touch. The dashpad has a black cover over the top and it blends just like the original The wood trim center consul shows deep color and zero sun fade. The instrument cluster still shows a well preserved brighter orange color highlight indicative of minimal sun exposure.

The black soft top is a german canvas material and appears to be a newer replacement. The original matching hard top comes with the car and shows in very nice condition.

Engine bay and trunk are extremely tidy.

Mechanically this example is very dialed and it accelerates, brakes, shifts just as Mercedes intended. We were overly impressed with the ride quality and driving experience it delivers. The AC blows cold and still operates on the original R12 equipment. A few of the more recent services include: Radiator replacement, oil service, radiator hoses, drive belts replaced and antifreeze / coolant flushed changed. The correctly sized tires are Michelins riding on the original stock alloy wheels.

Partial books / manuals, original key fob master, spare tire, jack and tool roll.