Vehicle Description
This 1986 Mercedes 560SL comes with a great factory color combo,
both tops, loaded A/C interior, and rare back seat. Who knew this
much distinction and class could be available for such an
affordable price?
The factory-correct Nautical Blue Metallic paint lives up to its
name, because this Mercedes convertible looks ready to hit the
yacht club. You see this style in the well-creased sheetmetal that
creates long flowing lines, and the pinstriping that gives a subtle
hint at the interior color. And the reason why this is still so
crisp and clean today is because Mercedes builds their cars with
lasting quality. And since it cost around $110K when new (in
today's dollars), it was the kind of investment that commanded
respect from day one.
The Palomino leather interior is a great coordinating color with
the deep blue exterior. But we bet it's not how it looks on the
seats, but instead, how many seats there are that first grabs your
attention. It's rare to find an SL from this generation with rear
seats and seatbelts because it was an option Mercedes never
officially offered to the USA. The 560SL was one of the most
expensive cars Mercedes offered during its reign, and the features
list is quite long. This includes desirable conveniences such as
power windows, power locks, power steering, cruise control, an
upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo, and cold air conditioning so you can
enjoy top-down motoring long into the summer season. Because this
was built 1986, there are also more modern features than most
R107s, such as a third brake light, anti-lock brakes, and a
driver's air bag. It comes with both the color-matching removable
hardtop and a well-coordinated blue folding soft top. If you don't
know how to properly stow these roofs, don't worry, because this SL
also comes with the owner's manual and plenty of other original
factory literature to help you.
The 560SL came with a big 5.6-liter V8 motor making around 230 hp
and 285 lb-ft of torque - rivaling the contemporary Rolls-Royces of
the day. You can tell by the presentation of the engine bay and
cleanliness of the undercarriage that this has always been a
cherished luxury machine. And even the hood pad has been replaced
to make sure you'll proudly show off this powerplant. But more than
just look good, this was a total package that was made for the
grand tour. The R107 strikes the perfect balance between nimble
machine and all-day cruiser. On the road, the fully-independent
chassis offers both elastic comfort and tight-handling. The
four-speed automatic transmission also strikes a balance between
performance and overdrive comfort cruising. The total package is
finished off with a disc brake behind each one of those iconic
factory alloys.
Beyond the full owner's manual packet, you also receive the
original window sticker and maintenance records - everything you
need to continue this car's exceptional legacy. So when you can
stand out in all the best ways for such a nice price, you know this
is a deal that will be leaving us soon. Call today!!!