Vehicle Description
1986 Mercedes Benz 560 SL
"Sport Leicht" or Lightweight Sport refers car capable of driving
at high speed for long periods of time. 1986 was the era of
Mercedes Benz over engineering the vehicles they built, and this
car is no exception.
Seen here is an original version of the first year the 560SL was
available. Consigner states that repairs to the original have been
made, however the car remains true to original, and has been well
maintained.
Exterior
Mercedes Dark Blue is seen on the exterior and presents in good
condition. The hardtop is attached, and the convertible top needs
to be replaced. All chrome and bright work, as well as badging is
presenting well preserved. The trunk mounted rear brake light has
the red bezel taped to the housing. A red pinstripe at the midpoint
runs the length of the car and is contrasted by red rings around
the standard Mercedes wheels.
Interior
Camel MB-Tex covers the two front buckets, as well as the door
panels. These surfaces are presenting in fair condition, and some
wear is seen. Complimentary carpeting in camel shows areas of
staining and a few soiled areas in the cockpit, and the trunk. A
burl covered center console houses the automatic shifter, power
window switches, heating and air conditioning, and a Blaupunkt
AM/FM Radio and Cassette player. The cream vinyl headliner shows
some areas of discoloration. The steering wheel and dash covered in
black MB-Tex are in good condition.
Drivetrain
A Bosch fuel injected 5.6 Liter V8 is seen in the engine bay. A
single overhead camshaft configuration driven by a duplex chain,
enables the engine to produce 227HP. Coupled with a 4-speed
transmission, double wishbones, coil springs, additional rubber
springs, and a stabilizing bar in front, and a diagonal swing axle,
coil springs, and a stabilizing bar in back, this car handles well
on a curvy road.
For the Mercedes SL enthusiast that is looking for a reliable car
built like a German Panzer, and has performance, this is your car
to test drive.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 150 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently also on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.