Bob and Darlene's Creampuff 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL with only 6,158 miles!

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Bob and Darlene's Creampuff 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL with only 6,158 miles!


Bob McKee, owner, founder and CEO of Autogeek and his wife Darline recently purchased Darlene's family owned 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL with only 6,158 miles on it! It's truly a time-capsule condition car. I've taken a few pictures to show you just how nice this beautiful example is in just off the car hauler truck. 1989 is the last year for hand-built Mercedes-Benz luxury cars. Before this car was delivered to Autogeek today it was first taken to Wayne Carni's f40.com shop for a complete tune-up, fluid change, brakes and mechanical inspection.


It's hotter than fire blazes outside today as the car hauler pulled up to unload the car.

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Here's Bob excited to see the car in person for the first time!

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Slow and easy does it....

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And here she is - safe and sound!

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A couple of interior shots while the car is outside...

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Hmm.... early automotive cell phone technology!

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Here she is after Bob drove her inside...

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The engine compartment looks factory original an unmolested...

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Here's a few more interior shots now that the car is inside. There's no visible sign of damage or wear-n-tear.

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Door panels look brand new!

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The driver's side seat bolster shows no sign of wear. This is probably the first area to show signs of wear so this is a good sign!

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No scuffs or scratches in the door sills....

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The passenger side is just as clean...

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Custom installed radar detector....

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Speedometer goes to 180 miles per hour and she'll probably do it!

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And check out the original mileage!

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All the bumper chrome and rubber are still in perfect condition. No rust or pitting in the chrome and no fading or oxidation on the rubber.

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And no signs of any dents, door dings or fender-benders anywhere....

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Even the factory wheels are in pristine condition with no sign of any curb-rash.

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She is due for a light polishing and waxing to restore to a better than new factory finish. I took the below shot while the car was outside under the noon time sun...

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And a few shots inside using overhead florescent lights...

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And the FLEX Swirl Finder Light

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Overall however the car in in mint condition!





Help me congratulate Bob and Darline for the new addition to their car collection!

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Congratulations Bob and Darlene! She's a beauty!


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Sweet find, looks great. How many cars does Bob have? Is there a certain brand he prefers?
 
beautiful ride, congrats to both bob and darlene...
 
That is a time capsule for sure. But Mike, your wife's SL is a lot nicer ;)
 
Congratulations Bob and Darlene for this impeccable ride!!!

Mike, I bet that car brings back memories for you. Remember the extreme makeover you did on a faded red 450SL (same body and color) back when you were still working in Meguiar's?? That extreme makeover made me get serious about detailing even more. I also used that detail as an example in one of my speeches for my public speaking class.

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More pictures can be found here: Blast from the Past! - Bringing the dead back to life!
 
That radar detector is worthless now and I'd take it out entirely, but otherwise it looks like it's going to be a show car soon!
 
Glad it is staying in the family. 200 miles a year, wow, that is the most impressive feature. I love the 80's Audiovox cell. I remember Lincoln and Cadillac had factory installed handsets similar to that in the 80's early 90's.
 
Does Bob need someone to detail it for him Mike? Im sure you know a guy/girl or 2!!! HAAAAA HAAA

Oh and that next line on the speedometer is 170 not 180.

OK Im done busting your chops. Looking forward to seeing what amazing turn around you have in store for this car!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Oh my, what a time capsule beauty, so exciting seeing cars in that condition, amazing, that car is in better shape then 1 year old cars on the road.

Congratulations Bob and Darlene what a beauty!
 
Bob`s family owned Mustang and Falcon will be in good company with Darlene`s family owned Benz.
 
Congratulations Bob and Darlene for this impeccable ride!!!

Mike, I bet that car brings back memories for you. Remember the extreme makeover you did on a faded red 450SL (same body and color) back when you were still working in Meguiar's?? That extreme makeover made me get serious about detailing even more. I also used that detail as an example in one of my speeches for my public speaking class.

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More pictures can be found here: Blast from the Past! - Bringing the dead back to life!
as a former employee for Mercedes Benz for 9 years,I have to there paint system is great.you can bring a totally faded merc paint even ss back to life no matter how trashed it is.Done plenty of 380 450 560sl paint back from the dead.
 
What a marvelous car! Enjoy it, don't just park it.
 
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