Janis Paige: 1987 Mercedes 560 SL ConvertibleVIN: WDBBA48D7HA061838; ODOMETER: 82,018; COLOR: CHAMPAGNE; INTERIOR: PALOMINO; ENGINE: 5.6L V8; TRANSMISSION: Automatic; EXTERIOR: Appears to have been resprayed at some point on many areas, including but not limited to front clip and A-pillar in original color. Some light die back to clearcoat on the hood and a minor run-in clear at the lower A-pillar on left-hand (driver?s) side (not noticeable with the door closed). Paint still has good gloss outside of anything otherwise noted. Two consecutive chips to paint on the left hand (driver?s side) front fender above the headlamps. Shallow dent (approximately 1? diameter ) in the center of the hardtop roof with minor scuffs. Some light handling scuffs are notched throughout the hard top. Some areas of paint touch-up along the front leading edge of the hard top. Approx. 2 inch diameter parking lot ding to left hand ( driver?s side) The door is located directly beneath the door handle in the middle of the door. Two screw dents to front upper leading edge of front bumper cover steel ? looks to have been from a parking type impact since license plate has been straightened. Some minor dings to front edge of the metal bumper and some age-related scratches throughout are associated with a driven car of the vintage. Age and use-related scratches to brightwork on both bumpers, front and rear. Age-related oxidation of rubber bumper overriders/ end caps. Some minor paint chipping with/ evidence of touch-up noted at the trailing edge of the upper left-hand ( driver?s side) door. Large band of crazing /scratches across the entirety of the left hand (driver?s side) lower quarter panel below the body line. Sharp dent approximately 1? diameter with some paint chip to left hand (driver?s side) quarter panel on upper portion approximately 4 inches forward of antenna. Approx. ?? chip to paint on top of deck lid toward left side. A couple of very shallow parking lot dings on left-hand (driver?s side) quarter panel. The antenna-to-body rubber seal was damaged. The third brake lamp surround has a large crack at the housing base. Approx 1.5 ? diameter parking lot ding on passenger?s side ( right hand) quarter panel on body line. A couple of shallow parking lot dings on the center area of the right-hand ( passenger?s side) door. Moderate to heavy oxidation/ finish loss to all four wheels, some light to moderate curb rash to wheels as well. Moderate to heavy oxidation of chrome/ aluminum exterior trim. Age-related discoloration and wear to the rubber body side trim.; INTERIOR: The center front armrest appears bent at an angle. Chrome trim plate cover missing on the inner left-hand (driver?s side) seat. Area of heavy shoe rub marks across left hand (driver?s side) door panel pocket. Some light delamination of vinyl on the left-hand (driver?s side) door panel pocket. Some wear to left left-hand (driver's side) seat with some loss to the finish of upholstery consistent with age and use. Wear and age-related deterioration of rubber door jamb seals. Some fading to the rear compartment behind the seats. Some minor loss to and age-related use spots on the floor mats. Oxidation and pitting of the interior chrome top trim. Age and use-related creasing to the right-hand (passenger?s side) seat surfaces. Some scratches to the interior painted surface of the trunk. Glue residue noted on trunk body rubber seal. Seal is likely to be replaced at one time.; MECHANICAL: Turn signal lamps are not functional. The power antenna mast is not functional. Evidence of an oil leak on the undercarriage. All other systems appear functional at the time of inspection.; OTHER: Owner?s manuals present in glove box. A toolkit is present in the trunk compartment. Condition of soft top unknown . Original Becker Grand Prix radio present, tuner functional, cassette not checked.VIN: WDBBA48D7HA061838Provenance: The Estate of Janis Paige, Bel Air, CA Notes: This item does not qualify for in-house shipping. Please see our preferred shippers list for quotes or arrange for local pickup. https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/
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Provenance: The Estate of Janis Paige, Bel Air, CANotes: This item does not qualify for in-house shipping. Please see our preferred shippers list for quotes or arrange for local pickup. https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/