To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Amelia
Island event, 8 - 9 March 2019.
Estimate:
$35,000 - $45,000
- Final year for the R107-series SL convertible
- All-original condition, including paint, trim, top, and
interior
- Two-owner example; includes detailed maintenance records
- 77,000 km (47,850 miles) from new
Known internally as the R107, the 350 SL debuted in April 1971 in
Germany with cars reaching U.S. showrooms in August of that year.
The third-generation SL moved further away from the original
race-bred performance car to a comfortable and luxurious grand
tourer, yet remained an image booster for the rest of the
Mercedes-Benz model range.
The 1986 model year brought about the 560 SL, an update in the form
of a new engine - a 242-hp, 5.6-liter V-8 in the U.S., Canada,
Japan, and Australia. Further improvements included a new automatic
transmission with "sport" and "economy" modes, larger 15-in. alloy
wheels, upgraded brakes, recalibrated suspension, re-designed rear
axle, and a smoother ride. Subtle exterior changes included a new
front air dam and black door handles replacing the former chrome
ones. A total of 300,175 107-series models were built worldwide,
including 49,347 560 SLs, when production ceased in 1989.
This 560 SL is finished in Astral Silver Metallic with a dark blue
fabric top and matching dark blue M-B Tex leather upholstery. The
original factory hardtop is included with the sale. Though a
Canadian-specification model, it is fitted with European
headlights. Having been driven sparingly, the odometer reads just
77,000 km (about 47,850 miles) from new and otherwise remains in
all-original, un-restored condition, including paint, trim, top,
and interior. Original production specifications confirm that the
car featured heated and electrically adjustable mirrors, Becker
Grand Prix radio with cassette, automatic antenna, and automatic
climate control, among others.
The 560 SL was sold new to a Toronto, Ontario, Canada, dentist and
approximately five years ago to the consignor, its second owner. It
has always been dealer-serviced (by both owners) and only
Mercedes-Benz parts have been used when necessary. A detailed
maintenance and service log is included, along with two keys and
its original manuals.
Do not miss this opportunity to acquire a fine and highly original
560 SL that is arguably becoming more important and desirable to
today's discriminating collectors.To view this car and others
currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am19.