1987 Mercedes Benz SL560
Description
The R107 generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL was available from 1971 until 1989, culminating in the range-topping 560 SL, only available to North American, Australian, and Japanese markets from 1986 to 1989. Boasting a 5.5-liter V8 engine paired with a smooth-shifting four-speed automatic transmission, the 560 SL featured a removable hard top or soft top, allowing this car to transform from a suave coupe into a wonderfully stylish roadster. The timeless design of the R107 made it a style icon of its era and a beloved classic today, complete with the virtues of Mercedes-Benz engineering quality.
Highlights
According to the Carfax, it was retained by a single owner for 35 years until 2022
The 5.5-liter V8 is the largest engine fitted to any R107 producing 227 hp and 279 lb-ft of torque, exclusive to only North America, Australia, and Japan
Finished in Signal Red over a Light Beige leather interior
Fitted with a period correct carphone and radar detector
Equipped with the factory, color-matched hardtop
The radio was replaced with a modern Sony Bluetooth headset with the original included with the car
The factory wheels have been replaced with a set of MSW-type 7 alloy wheels
Original spare tire mounted on a factory wheel
Features
Original electronic Becker Grand Prix radio included with the sale
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors for the driver and passenger
Heated rear window in hardtop
Automatic climate control
Heat insulating glass
External temperature gauge
Anti-theft system with central locking
Electric windows
ABS
Known Flaws
Minor wear to the driver's seat bolster
Stone chips on the front air dam
Included with the sale
Owners manual packet
Tool roll
First aid kit
Original steering wheel
Original radio
Three keys
Previous Ownership History
According to the Carfax, this 560 SL spent much of its life in New Jersey before moving to Florida with a single owner, and the seller would purchase the car from them in late 2022.
