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560SL

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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBBA48D5GA039562

Production Date: 11/85

Exterior: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Gray Leather

Soft Top: Black German Canvas

Mileage: 106,900 (original documented)

This California example was purchased new at Caliber Motors – Anaheim, Hills Mercedes-Benz. A very nice example early production 560SL in Signal Red. A fully documented specimen with a Clean Carfax and a full service portfolio from last 2 owners.

Paint shows nice paint depth and high gloss. Body panel fitment and shut lines are straight. Chrome is in nice shape and all rubber appears well preserved. A few minor chips and minor flaws to be expected with age.

The gray leather interior shows excellent shape since the seats spent many years covered in sheep skins. Original leather upholstery shows well with vibrant color and supple feel. The original dash pad is perfect. Carpet is very clean, Mercedes floor mats are in excellent shape and door cards look nice. The long term garaging by prior ownership has nicely preserved the interior.

A new black canvas soft top was installed in 2019 and shows excellent condition.

The wheels are 15 inch chrome gullideckel factory style and show in very nice shape.

Service history over the past decade has been very steadfast as the owner always attended to routine maintenance and preventative work regular services. All maintenance history is available for review. The lifetime California and Arizona climate has treated the undercarriage very well and pics are available for review.

Comes with factory books, manuals, original key fob, valet key, spare and jack.

350SL

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1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10704412002407

Production Date: 01/72

Exterior: Silver Gray Metallic (DB-180)

Interior: Red Leather

Soft Top: Black

Mileage: 110,600 (original documented)

A nice example California lifetime owned highly desirable early 107SL. Fitted from factory with Euro slim bumpers.

The original color, Silver Gray, shows good condition with light patina and a recent clear coat retouch on hood and a few body panels. Good chrome trim and original glass.

Wonderful period correct color red on this early SL. Original dashpad shows minor crack near center. Excellent door cards, middle consul has been attended to with sharp restoration work. An early example equipped with hand crank windows. Seats appear to be original and show good supple shape with no tears or damage. The carpet is clean and vibrant in color. An aftermarket head unit has been installed as well as a charger device capable of 3 inputs.

We installed a brand new bordeaux color canvas soft top. Fitment is perfect. Brand new straps were installed on the underside.

The vehicle has been fitted with brand new tires all around in the correctly sized dimensions. The 14 inch alloy bundt wheels are in excellent shape.

Fully documented with a thick service history package showing dates, mileage and repair invoices. MB service booklet shows service history with dates and mileage.

Mechanically the car is dialed. Motor is in excellent shape. Solid torquey acceleration. Transmission shifts effortlessly. Steering tracks straight without any play. There are no fluid leaks to note. Tidy engine bay. Equipped with AC and heat. The undercarriage has been gone through with a careful detail and looks factory new showing no corrosion and cosmoline from factory.

All original handbooks, MB service booklet and manuals have been preserved and go with the car. The original spare wheel, jack, tool roll, convertible tools and key fobs are present.

450SL

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1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10704412044542

Production Date: 11/77

Exterior: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Black Leather (201)

Soft Top: Original Black Mercedes issue

Mileage: 94,300 (Original documented)

An exceptional example that was originally purchased in Northern California by Robert Miller Photography, its first owner, and lovingly cared for until 2014 when it changed hands. We have the original invoice and original window sticker. We are impressed at the condition and preservation on this vehicle and you will be hard pressed to find an equal.

The Signal Red paint shows very nice deep shine and luster. The chrome, rubber and trim look excellent. A matching hard top with high quality original headliner and superb glass and trim included.

The original issue Mercedes Wopavin black soft is in perfect condition as evidenced by its sparse usage and careful storage in the spotless convertible top compartment.

Exceptional interior with a flawless original dashpad. The instrument cluster markings and bright orange needles could easily rival vehicles with 1/2 the mileage. Original black leather upholstery still holds it’s supple look and feel and has a soft touch evidencing no dye or sun damage. Zebrano wood looks new with deep color and flawless lacquer finish free of blemishes or cracking. Carpets are perfect with even black color. Door cards do not show multiple heat and cold cycles on the trim. Equipped with an original AM/FM Becker cassette radio still in good working condition.

Undercarriage looks exactly how one would expect an extremely well preserved California Mercedes to look – clean and free of corrosion.

Excellent condition 14 inch bundt alloy wheels.

Original window sticker, original purchase invoice. MB service booklet is stamped with history showing dates, mileage and work completed. All handbooks and original owner’s metal plate and First Aid-Kit. Original spare, jack and tool roll.

450SL

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1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10704412046170

Production Date: 02/78

Exterior Color: Silver Green Metallic (DB-861)

Interior: Light Beige Leather

Soft Top: Brown German Canvas

Mileage: 64,900 (documented)

Sold new to Mr. Robert Langham of Kingwood, Texas on 2/17/78. A very nice example, this final generation 450SL 107 has recently gone through a major service. The previoius owner spared no expense upon their acquisition servicing any deferred and regular maintenance needs accordingly in 2019. Records available.

Interior shows excellent condition Leather seats look new having been preserved and covered by sheep skins for many years and steel feel soft and have mostly supple build. Original dashpad has minor crack near center. Carpet is in decent condition. Door cards look excellent. Wood consul does show some minor cracking. An aftermarket Alpine radio has been installed with cassette player. The original Becker has been ratained and this model was optioned with a cassette player in the glove box.

Paint shows very nice deep shine with excellent strong clear coat. A very high quality repaint was completed at some point in the factory color Silver Green Metallic (DB-861). All original glass, good chrome work, nice rubber and trim around car.

The brown canvas soft top appears to be a replacement in excellent condition.

Motor runs strong, gear box shifts effortlessly and acceleration feels very good. We replaced some fuel hoses and installed a new fuel accumulator. The AC blows cold. Everything is currently working and operating as it should.

All factory handbooks, original (first owner sold to) metal plate and data card are present. The MB Service booklet shows services with dates, mileage and services completed. Spare tire, jack, tool roll and original convertible tools all accounted for.

560SL

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1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDBBA48D5HA062762

Production Date: 12/86

Exterior: Astral Silver (DB-735)

Interior: Medium Red leather

Soft Top: Black

Mileage: 74,000 (original fully documented)

Wonderful example that lived most of its life on the west coast sold new at Don Rasmussen Mercedes-Benz Portland, Oregon.

An Astral Silver exterior factory color shows excellent condition and mirror shine. All glass, brightwork and rubber look great. Every original factory VIN Tag match and are in place.

A wonderful rich colorful medium red interior highlights this 107. The original dash pad is flawless. Original medium red leather upholstery is still soft to touch and shows in very nice condition. Wood consul and trim show nice condition and darker color. Door cards show excellent, carpet is vibrant and full, and new black floor mats were recently purchased. The original factory Becker AM/FM Cassette player was just refurbished. All buttons and settings work. We can modify with an Auxiliary cord or Bluetooth should the next owner desire.

We are keen on driving this superb example 560SL that has been recently updated with a new brake master cylinder, fresh brake fluid flush, new windshield wiper inserts, wiper fluid nozzle replacement and restored Becker radio. With an excellent running motor this specimen shifts crisp, accelerates with great torque, brakes easily, steers as intended and behaves very well on the road.

Comes with an original matching hardtop with excellent preserved headliner and medium red matching trim. The black replacement GAHH soft top shows nice condition with clear plastic glass.

Completely restored 15 inch Gullideckel alloy wheels have been installed with new lug bolts and Mercedes-Benz original wheel caps. An outstanding final touch that dresses this color scheme identically to the 1987 MB catalogue model.

Clean Carfax available for review documenting dates, mileage and services since new. MB service booklet shows stamps, dates and services completed.

All factory hand books, manuals, tools, jack, spare and convertible tools on hand.

380SL

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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDBBA45CXFA029068

Production Date: 04/85

Exterior Color: Nautical Blue (DB-929)

Interior: Grey Leather (brand new OEM)

Soft Top: Blue (MB original issue polyglas)

Mileage: 106,700 (with full documentation)

An excellent example final year 107 USA 380SL lifetime Northern California owned Mercedes. A clean Carfax shows plenty of service history and mileage documentation from new.

Nautical Blue paint is original and shows excellent depth and shine. Light checking as is not uncommon with age can be seen in a few areas upon closer inspection. There are a few scratches visible. Body is as straight as you will see with perfect lines and correct factory body panel fitment. Good chrome and all original MB glass.

We just installed brand new OEM Mercedes Leather seats, head rests and arm rest. High quality leather grain and texture with correct piping, stitching and perforations. Carpet shows light wear. Door cards are in good condition. Dashboard cover replacement is black. Wood trim has nice color with some patina. Equipped with a working aftermarket head unit that runs correctly through front speakers. Still retains original issue MB polyglas blue canvas top. While sparsely used and showing nice condition – there are a few minor splits near rear window and top. A replacement top can be acquired at our cost if new owner desires.

Our review of mechanical and driving condition: One of the better 380SL’s we have driven. There is zero hesitation or rough idle. Very strong through all the gears shifting smooth and correctly. Vehicle behaves nicely on the road without any pull or sway. A wonderful last year model 380 with tight steering and very comfortable suspension. Brakes with nice stopping power fairly effortlessly. Starts right up every time. Does not appear to have any leak issues at this time. A recent oil change was performed. and Just completed California emissions.

Tidy engine bay compartment. Ultra clean trunk and spare wheel area. Undercarriage reflects correct California hygiene without any corrosion issues.

We just had all 4 bundt style alloys restored to original factory condition. They received brand new Febi Billstein lug bolts and wear 14 inch Michelin correctly sized tires that show good tread.

AC is still original R12 factory equipment and blows cold air correctly on all fan speeds.

MB service booklet with stamps, dates and mileage showing service history. Full handbooks and manuals. 2 key fobs including valet. Original spare and jack.

560SL

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1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDBBA48D1KA097242

Production Date: 12/88

Exterior Color: Petrol Blue-Green Metallic (DB-877)

Interior: Cream Beige Leather

Soft Top: Brown Original MB issue

Mileage: 64,800 (original documented from new)

This desirable final model year 1989 560SL is highly original and wonderfully preserved. A coveted color, Petrol Blue-Green Metallic, easliy stands apart from your standard delivery. Coming out of 2nd hand ownership since 1997. Same family ownership from new purchase until until change of hand in Kentucky.

Nice paint showing good depth and gloss.

Bright orange gauge markings and needles. Original dash-pad with no cracks. Beautiful wood finish showing deep cherry wood color and no cracks. Lovely supple original upholstery with minimal patina for age. The cream leather is still soft to touch. Excellent carpet throughout interior. Equipped with original Becker stock radio.

Original issue MB Polyglas soft top is in remarkable condition. We’d guess it has been up a handful of times. The preservation of it including canvas, plastic glass, rear storage area and metal on the inside frame is outstanding.

Newer purchased tires show like new tread and wear Gullideckel 15 inch desirable stock non-chrome alloy wheels.

Carfax available for review with multiple services, dates and odometer readings.

Tidy undercarriage and wheel wells.

Full hand-books and manuals. Original spare w/ hang tag still attached, tool roll inside orig plastic issue bag and jack.

560SL

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1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDBBA48D2HA060418

Production Date: 11/86

Mileage: 81,550 (documented)

Exterior: Black (DB-040)

Interior: Cream Beige Leather

Soft Top: Black

100% California original 560SL. A wonderful color scheme highlighting the dark to light contrast from exterior to interior. Comes with matching black hardtop with a perfect headliner.

Original black dashpad is perfect. Interior wood trim still retains nice color. The Cream Beige upholstery still has a soft original supple MB feel without sun damage, tears or rips anywhere to note. Matching door cards are clean.

Previous owner upgraded COCO floor mats that show like new condition. Additionally an Alpine head unit installation was completed within the last year. It is compatible for blue tooth hands free as well as satellite radio.

The 15 inch chrome wheels were commonly seen on CA cars sold new in this era. Wheels show excellent condition. They are wrapped with Michelin tires showing plenty of tread.

Carfax available.

Engine has an excellent highly responsive feel with strong acceleration. Braking is excellent with zero pull. Shift quality is excellent through all gears. Really high octane torque and pull with the big motor 5.6L V8 strength. The undercarriage looks like a Southern California lifetime car should.

Service history from 2 prior owners shows attentive vehicle care. Several service invoices, stringent CA emission checks, oil changes, regular and preventative repair documents are included.

Full hand books and manuals. Original First-Aid kit. Comes with original spare, jack and tool roll.

450SL

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1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10704412057551

Production Date: 07/79

Exterior: Anthracite Grey (DB-172)

Interior: Red Leather

Soft Top: Black

Mileage: 84,000 (original documented)

Delivered in a rare color scheme of anthracite grey over less common red leather interior – A stunning contrast. The vehicle was recently acquired from a private collection. Original red dash-pad shows no cracks. The matching hard top has been kept well preserved with an extra clean headliner. The previous owner had a full re-paint executed in the factory color to an exceptional standard. The paint work shows deep, lustrous and soft to touch. Red and black highlighted pinstripes contrast perfectly.

The red leather overall is in good condition for age and use. We had the seat bottoms rebuilt to return a crisp and tighter factory appearance. Carpet is bright in nice condition. Center console wood still has shiny clear laquer.

AC blows cold on the converted 134 system and is fully operational.

A replacement black soft top was installed in 2012 evidenced with invoice.

AM/FM Becker Grand Prix Radio appears to be from a slightly newer Mercedes model period correct circa early 1980s. It is in working condition. The Hirschmann antennae goes up and down properly.

14 inch alloy bundt style wheels were refurbished to like new condition. Bridgestone tires show some wear.

Engine bay is very tidy. Trunk carpet is bright, in good shape and clean. The original spare tire has never been used evidenced by original factory sticker in place.

The motor starts on cue every time. Top notch shift quality smooth and crisp through the 3 speed automatic transmission. Steering has no play. Suspension feels supple and tight. Acceleration torque is strong. There are no fluid leaks to note.

Full set of factory hand books, 3 original huff key fobs, records, competent service history including MB authorized dealership and independent MB expert shops. Comes with original First-Aid kit, MB convertible tools, original alloy Michelin spare tire and jack.

450SL

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1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDB10704412064996

Production Date: 06/80

Exterior Color: Silver Blue (DB-930)

Interior Color: Grey Leather

Soft Top: Blue (MB factory issue)

Mileage: 57,590 (original) documented with records from new.

Final model year 450SL. Recent acquisition from original owner’s wife. He was an oil executive with multiple residences in the USA.

All original glass and chrome in excellent condition. Original dash pad is free of cracks and shows perfect condition. Zebrano wood shows nice glossy finish with darker color center consul and trim on dashboard. Original Becker Mexico AM/FM Cassette in good working condition. Hirschman Antennae goes up and down without issue. A kinder rear seat was installed in matching grey color with 2 safety belts. Most rest of world cars were optioned with this set up.

Excellent drive quality as one would anticipate Mercedes engineering to feel at this lower mileage. The vehicle has impressive acceleration at all speeds, good steering, excellent shift quality and a firm suspension. It just feels correct and well maintained.

The blue original factory soft top is in very good shape. Comes with matching hard top in excellent condition with like new looking interior headliner, excellent chrome and MB glass.

Factory alloy 14 inch bundt wheels in nice condition wear an older set of Michelin tires with plenty of tread.

Recent oil and filter service.

Ice cold AC that’s already been converted to 134 freon. Blows properly on both fan speeds.

Full undercarriage and engine bay deep cleaning just completed.

Complete set of original issue hand-books and manuals. MB Service booklet with stamps for vehicle service history showing dates / mileage, factory build sheet etc. 2 original key fobs.