Bang for Buck: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
It must be a conspiracy. That is the only logical reason that the R107 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (1971-1989) cars are so cheap. Nothing else this fancy, well-built, sexy, Euro, and 2-door is this cheap. Today’s example is the baddest of the bad — the 560SL, which means you get a drop-top with a 5.6 liter V8 offered for the price of the average VW Beetle. I don’t get it. I’m happy about it as someone who wants to buy one…but I don’t get it. Find this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL offered for $16,500 in Venice, CA via craigslist.
From the seller:
1986 Mercedes 560 SL
condition: excellent
cryptocurrency ok
fuel: gas
odometer: 115000
paint color: custom
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: convertible
Selling my cherished 1986 Mercedes 560SL as I’m moving back to the East Coast.
This car has had 3 owners (I believe), regular services and part upgrades. Recent upgrades include:
Entirely new brake system.
Stereo upgrade
Water pump and oil filter replacement
yearly service
Electrical system maintenance and repair
Starts first time, every time, never been in an accident and looks AMAZING. Engine has tons of power left in.
Serious offers only.
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Your definition of cheap is a lot different from mine.
No mention of timing chain tensioner replacement or which top(s) it comes with but seems like a reasonable deal. If you don’t need a place for your friends to sit and chat, replacing the bumpers with something more reasonable would be in order.
Oh, and a great color
Worked for a guy in the mid 80’s that had a shop that worked on European cars. His wife was a diehard Corvette fan and got a new one every two years. Her car was in the shop for work and he gave her a 560SEL he had just bought off a customer to drive. After a week she refused to give it back and never drove a Corvette again.