1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In typical Mercedes-Benz fashion, the 560 SL has a reputation as a powerful, reliable, well-appointed, classically styled luxury automobile. The 560SL was the last in the venerable “R107” series which ran from 1972–1989. Starting in 1986, Mercedes shipped a more powerful 560 SL with its new 5.5-liter V8 engine delivering 227 horsepower and 287 lb-ft of torque, giving a top speed of about 140 miles per hour. Never resting on its laurels, Mercedes-Benz gave these later 560 SL models a new rear suspension, a limited-slip differential, anti-lock brakes, leather upholstery, an alarm system, and an airbag. A color-matched factory hardtop transforms the car from an open roadster to a sleek coupe. Mercedes sold an impressive 11,964 560 SL stateside in 1987, and Car and Driver said of them, “The SL is powerful, it's nicely screwed together, and it oozes prestige.” Isn’t that what makes a Mercedes-Benz?

Highlights

• Offered from The Boca Raton Collection

• The option plate shows the following:

  • 274 – Palomino leather interior

  • 442 – Airbag in the steering wheel

  • 491 – North American Version

  • 506 – Heated outside rearview mirror, left and right, electrically adjustable on the right

  • 551 – Anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system

  • 568 – Signal Red (Signalrot) paint

  • 568 – Signal Red (Signalrot) paint on hardtop

  • 581 - Automatic climate control

• Factory 15 inch “Gullideckel” wheels

• 5.5-liter SOHC 16-valve V8 producing 227 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque

• Color-matched factory hardtop

• Pioneer AM/FM Cassette with rear speakers

• Currently showing 67,567 miles at the time of cataloging verified by a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Automatic climate control with air conditioning

• Leather steering wheel

• Center console

• Cruise control

• Power steering

• Power antenna

• Power disc brakes with ABS

• Power door locks

• Front fog lights

• Anti-theft system

• Power windows

• Tinted glass

• Rear window defogger in the hard top

Known Imperfections

• Rear bumper cover has dings and scratches

• Trunk lid paint damaged from sandstorm

• Vanity mirrors loose in sun visor

• Light scratches in original paint

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL in Wisconsin,Texas, and New Jersey, before being relocated to Florida in 2023 where it entered The Boca Raton Collection.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida. Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.