Description

Transmission: 4 gears, Automatic
Empty weight: 1.680 kg
GVW: 1.680 kg
Top speed: 223 km/h
Interior colour: grey

In 1971, the R107 was introduced, featuring a new design and safety features that would be seen in subsequent Mercedes-Benz models. For the first time, V8 engines were installed in the SL-Class. With production from 1971 to 1989, the R107 was one of the few longest-produced Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The R107 received a very minor update in 1972 with new rubber-bezeled exterior mirrors from the W116, and a major update in 1985 for the 1986 model year. The engine options were updated in 1980 for the 1981 model year with new aluminum V8 engines from the W126 S-Class that had been introduced in 1979, while the 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine was carried over. It was updated again in 1985 for the 1986 model year with a new 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine from the W124 and enlarged 4.2- and 5.5-liter V8 engines, while the 5.0-liter V8 engine was carried over.

The R107 received its first update in 1985 with a deeper front air dam, a revised brake system with larger discs and four-piston calipers, a driver's side airbag (standard for the U.S. market and an extra-cost option for the European market), and, for the European market, a catalytic converter option. The 5 mph bumpers and the four round, mounted headlamps on the U.S. models remained unchanged despite revised U.S. FMVSS regulations that allowed 4.5 mph bumpers and close-fitting headlamps beginning with the 1982 and 1983 model years, respectively. The U.S. model received the third brake light, mounted on the trunk, in 1986. The 560 SL was only sold in the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia.

The car presented here is a USA delivery. It is in dark grey metallic with a grey leather interior. As you can see, this car is still in perfect condition, only some small cracks in the centre console. It has also only driven 78,848 miles and is unrestored. Furthermore, the car is still in an unmolested condition and can therefore still be Europeanised. The engine runs fantastic and it steers, brakes and shifts as it should.

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model series
SL-Class
Model name
560 SL
Manufacturer code
R 107
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1988
Mileage (read)
78,849 mls
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Not provided
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Convertible (Roadster)
Power (kW/hp)
169/230
Cubic capacity (cm³)
5547
Cylinders
8
Doors
2
Steering
Left (LHD)
Gearbox
Automatic
Gears
4
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Black
Manufacturer color name
-
Interior color
Grey
Interior material
Leather

Optional equipment

oldtimerLicensePlate

Condition, registration & documentation

Has Report
Historical license plate
Registered
Ready to drive

Location

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Metropole B.V.

Meubellaan 1

6651 KV DRUTEN

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