1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL

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 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 Mercedes-Benz SL creates a sense of automotive individualism that is configurable to whatever the mood may be with the variety of roof configurations. 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. 

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Highlights

• 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 DB568 Signal Red over a Beige leather interior with contrasting burl wood trim

• Completed with a matching Signal Red hardtop

• The radio was replaced with a Pioneer MOSFET head unit

• Original spare tire mounted on a matching factory wheel

• Fitted with the rarely seen rear ‘Kindersitze’ seats

• Neat and tidy engine compartment

• Many original factory-correct features, from hose clamps to stainless steel windshield wipers

• A clean Carfax report with no reported accidents or mileage discrepancies

Features

The option plate shows the following:

• 240 - Outside temperature indicator

• 262 - Elimination of rear-end spoiler

• 442 - Airbag in the steering wheel

• 461 - Instrument with miles indicated and English legend

• 491 - US Version

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

• 519 - Becker Mexico Electronic Grand Prix radio USA 

• 524 - Paintwork preservation

• 531 - Automatic antenna

• 543 - Sun visor with illuminated vanity mirror, left and right

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

• 570 - Folding armrest, front

• 581 - Automatic climate control 

• 592 - Heat-insulating glass, all-round, with heated rear window pane

• 639 - Elimination of first-aid box and warning triangle

• 740 - Black soft-top fabric

Known Flaws

• Black glove box door and speaker cover instead of beige

• Small hole in the soft top

• Stone chips

• Slight bubbling near the right front bumper mount

Included with the sale

• Owners manual packet

• Car cover

• Tool roll

• Hard top stand

Previous Ownership History

The accompanying Carfax report first reports this 560 SL as being in Rye, New York, in April 1996, with just under 28,000 miles. The car then moved to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Florida, Virginia, Connecticut, and Rhode Island before being acquired by the seller in 2019. 

Additional Notes

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

Contact: Hunter Harris Phone: 772.925.9304 email: hunter.harris@broadarrowgroup.com