Vehicle Description
This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is the one for true collectors. More
than just the deep red paint that has a great sunny day shine, this
comes with a large maintenance file, low 56,283 mileage (averaging
less than 2,000 miles annually,) full features list, and overall
fantastic presentation that lets you know this luxury machine has
been treated with the respect it deserved since day one.
This 560SL is from the final year for the now legendary R107 model
designation. These cars are iconic because they represent an era
when very few companies could build a convertible without worrying
about safety regulations. Mercedes crafted their cars so robustly
that the R107 exceeded these standards, and they did it elegantly
without an unsightly roll bar. Today it remains elegant, powerful,
comfortable, timeless, and nimble - a classic that can do
everything. It was the go-to driver for celebrities, dignitaries,
and the wealthy because the sleek lines hid a full size interior
and usable trunk that was perfect for any road trip. This one has
added value because of the immense care that has been taken to be
sure the body lines and trim are pristine. The factory correct
Garnet Red has been given a full professional respray in 2007 by
Classic Car Motoring (one of the best in the country and $9k back
in 2007) to ensure that a sunshine-friendly droptop like this
showcases its best and most sophisticated tones on any sunny day.
The black folding roof matches so nicely with the bumpers that this
car almost has a two-tone presence. And when you want a coupe-like
profile, the optional Garnet Red hardtop goes on with true German
precision.
The Mushroom tan leather interior has a rich sophisticated tone,
and there is arguably no better color combination with the rich red
exterior. Not only is it the right color, but also there's more
evidence inside that the previous owners understood the
significance of this final year R107. It has the kind of pampered
life where the dashboard, wood grain center console, and leather
seats basically look new. This is a mix on investment in new
components and never being left open to the world extended periods.
Even the carpets have the kind of plushness that give you pride in
ownership. The 560SL was one of the most expensive cars Mercedes
offered during its reign, so the features list is quite long. This
includes desirable conveniences such as power windows, power locks,
power steering, cruise control, provisions for air conditioning,
and the correct Becker Grand Prix AM/FM/cassette stereo. There are
also more modern features than most R107s, such as a third brake
light and a driver's air bag.
The 560SL ruled the road with a large 5.6-liter fuel-injected V8.
This was more powerful than a Rolls-Royce of the time, and it
delivered its performance just as smoothly. Out on the road, the
fully-independent chassis has the perfect balance of 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 four-wheel disc
brakes that even include ABS. When you look at the undercarriage
photos, this SL looks far tidier than many other cars of its age.
This is because you're looking at a low-mileage, two-owner car that
has 50+ pages of maintenance receipts. It's this level of
consistent careful ownership that results in a car that looks so
good even in the places hardly anyone ever sees.
Beyond meticulous maintenance records, this 560SL comes with the
original window sticker, title documentation, and the full owner's
manual packet - everything you need to continue this car's
exceptional legacy. It's becoming more difficult each day to find
such quality with mileage like this, and so we don't expect it to
stay long in our showroom. Call today!!!