1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL w/59k Miles

32 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT October 6th, 2026 at 4:01pm ESTBrett (0) 0Did it not reach reserve?October 6th, 2026 at 3:58pm EST$21,750 bid placed by @AMA500October 6th, 2026 at 3:57pm EST$21,500 bid placed by @MwarnerOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:57pm EST$21,250 bid placed by @AMA500October 6th, 2026 at 3:56pm EST$21,000 bid placed by @MwarnerOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:55pm EST$20,500 bid placed by @AMA500October 6th, 2026 at 3:53pm EST$20,250 bid placed by @nonamenofaceOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:53pm EST$19,750 bid placed by @OldcarlifeOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:52pm EST$19,500 bid placed by @nonamenofaceOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:52pm EST$19,250 bid placed by @MwarnerOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:51pm EST$19,000 bid placed by @OldcarlifeOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:51pm EST$18,750 bid placed by @BrettOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:51pm EST$18,500 bid placed by @nonamenofaceOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:50pm EST$18,250 bid placed by @OldcarlifeOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:50pm ESTAMA500 (0) 0is car selling? October 6th, 2026 at 3:49pm EST$18,000 bid placed by @nonamenofaceOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:49pm EST$17,500 bid placed by @LIlifeOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:48pm EST$16,750 bid placed by @AMA500October 6th, 2026 at 3:48pm EST$16,500 bid placed by @nonamenofaceOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:47pm EST$16,000 bid placed by @AMA500October 6th, 2026 at 3:45pm EST$15,750 bid placed by @BrettOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:42pm ESTIdriveclassics (3) Seller 1@alex_MB_R107 its in Rancho Cucamonga, CAOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:39pm ESTLadyAvanttro (10) 1@alex_MB_R107 I believe this one is in California!October 6th, 2026 at 3:37pm EST$15,500 bid placed by @OldcarlifeOctober 6th, 2026 at 3:36pm ESTalex_MB_R107 (0) 0Where is the car currently? Where would the winner pick it up from? October 6th, 2026 at 3:14pm EST$15,000 bid placed by @LIlifeOctober 6th, 2026 at 2:34pm ESTthembmarket (691) 0Paint meter readings have been added to the gallery. October 6th, 2026 at 2:03am ESTIdriveclassics (3) Seller 0@TCSFrankfurt No problem at all, Thomas. Thanks for letting me know. Sorry your friend won’t be able to make it, but I’m happy to answer anything else or provide any additional photos or videos that might help before the auction ends.October 5th, 2026 at 6:17pm EST$13,000 bid placed by @Bibs1144October 5th, 2026 at 1:37pm EST$10,000 bid placed by @LIlifeOctober 5th, 2026 at 1:27pm ESTthembmarket (691) 1Photos of the hardtop and soft top have been added the the gallery. October 5th, 2026 at 1:00pm EST$6,750 bid placed by @rjtorontoOctober 5th, 2026 at 7:04am ESTTCSFrankfurt (0) 0Dear Abraham: My friend just advised that he’s out of town. Thanks for being prepared to have him come by! Best regards, ThomasOctober 5th, 2026 at 1:36am ESTIdriveclassics (3) Seller 0@JGF000 Hi John, I’ll recheck those specific door seals and the driver-side rear taillight seal carefully in the morning and will report back with their current condition and whether anything appears to have been repaired or replaced.October 5th, 2026 at 1:34am ESTIdriveclassics (3) Seller 0@TCSFrankfurt Hi Thomas, thank you, I really appreciate that. 1. Inspection: Absolutely. Your friend is welcome to come by and inspect the car on your behalf. I’m available and can accommodate a short-notice visit. Just let me know what time works for him. 2. Paint meter: I haven’t been able to get the paint meter yet, but I may be able to get it tomorrow morning. If I do, I’ll take readings from multiple areas of the car and share them as soon as possible. Thanks again, and I’m happy to help with anything else before the auction closes.October 4th, 2026 at 7:47pm ESTTCSFrankfurt (0) 0Dear Abraham: Thank you for your transparent and honest responses! It is highly appreciated and gives me confidence in possibly bidding on this 560SL. Since the auction is closing tomorrow, I just wanted to quickly check back on my previous message: 1. Inspection: Would it be possible for my friend from Glendale to drop by briefly to look at the car on my behalf? If you or your cousin could accommodate a quick short-notice visit today or tomorrow morning, please let me know how he can best contact you to arrange it. 2. Paint Meter: Were you able to track down that paint meter from your friend? If you could share a few quick readings (especially from the hood, trunk, and sides), that would be the absolute icing on the cake for my final bidding strategy. Thanks again for being such a great and helpful seller throughout this auction! Best regards, ThomasOctober 4th, 2026 at 6:44pm ESTJGF000 (0) 0Hi Abraham, can you advise on the following rubber weather seals current condition or if they have been replaced sice photos taken. Door seal photos 106/107/117/112/-162/163/-165 and advise on drivers side rear tail light rubber seal condition/repair. Thanks John.October 4th, 2026 at 6:20pm ESTIdriveclassics (3) Seller 0@TCSFrankfurt Hi Thomas, no problem at all — happy to clarify: 1. Paintwork: I’m not a paint expert, but from what I can see, the paint appears to be original. I do have a friend with a paint meter, and I can try to borrow it and take readings from multiple areas of the car to give you a more definitive answer. 2. Corrosion: I have not found any rust spots. I’ve tried to document the car as thoroughly and honestly as possible, and photographed every area I could access. Please review the photos, and if there is any specific area you’d like to see more closely, I’d be happy to take additional pictures. 3. Features & Electrics: The power windows work great, and the central locking works perfectly. I have not personally tested the cruise control yet. 4. Air Conditioning: The A/C works very well and blows cold. I’m not sure whether it is still running R12 or has been converted to R134a, so I don’t want to guess on that. Please let me know if you’d like any additional photos or details.October 4th, 2026 at 6:12pm ESTIdriveclassics (3) Seller 0@JGF000 Hi John, all of the rubber and weather seals are documented in the photos currently uploaded to the listin