Vehicle Description
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster
A 560 SL of 1986 can trace its ancestry back to 1954 and world
championship 300 SLR sports-racing machine which swept all before
it on a career that saw it retire undefeated in 1955. The 300 SL
and all SL's to follow had their genesis in this immortal "Silver
Arrows".
This 560SL is in effect 3 different 560 SL's...an open-air
roadster, a convertible coupe, and with fitting the steel hardtop,
a closed grand touring coupe. An all original car with a title
verified 23,168 miles, this beautiful former Naples, Florida car
can provide the pleasures of a sporting machine, and the benefits
of a Mercedes-Benz. Built like a Panzer tank and the looks of a
centerfold Mercedes-Benz was hitting their stride with this late
1980's SL Roadster.
Exterior
Silver Metallic covers this wonderfully straight steel paneled
sportster, and absolutely little faults can be seen even when
looking closely at the exterior of this car. Ribbed side mounted
signal lights and wrap around ribbed tail lights are designed this
way to be self cleaning. A shiny grill surround with the large
tri-pointed star leads the way, and a chromed bumper with black
vinyl side coverings shows in front and rear. The dark blue
convertible top is showing some very light wear and the rear window
is slightly cloudy, but it remains in nice tight condition. A
hardtop in body matching Silver Metallic comes with this car and is
like new. Forged alloy wheels can be noted on all 4 corners and are
wrapped in deeply treaded 205/65R15 radials. All is classy and in
great condition, what else can be said?...as upon viewing this
beautiful example I'm speechless!
Interior
Dark blue covered leather upholstered bucket seats rest within an
environment of exotic burl walnut veneers, and all important very
clean instrumentation. This interior is all orignal to the car and
appears as nearly showroom new with only very minor age wrinkling
in the leather of the driver's seat. Included are a plethora of
creature comforts like power windows, power mirrors, climate
control, and cruise control. A full size steering wheel fronts a
pristine dash with nary a bit of dust on the bezels or glass
fronted gauges. Sultry exotic walnut veneers are placed throughout
the dash and console, giving that perfect air of distinction. Plush
velvety dark blue carpeting floods this two seater's floors, rear
storage compartment, and trunk. All of this carpeting is in
wonderful condition.
Drivetrain
The 5.6 Liter alloy V8 engine incorporates KE/II electronic fuel
injection and is as clean as your toothbrush! The hydraulically
actuated torque converter automatic 4-speed transmission sits
behind the V8 and can be used in automatic mode or be shifted
through the gears manually. Capturing the power and putting it to
the ground is a 2.47 geared rear axle.
Undercarriage
Seen is an immaculate chassis that draws its design from that
racing heritage with the all new 1,200 mile ago 4-wheel anti-lock
disc brakes, beautifully maintained independent coil spring
suspension both front and rear, and limited slip differential, one
would expect nothing else from this vintage automobile. All rust
free and simply fabulous!
Drive-Ability
A very nice driver, great handling, and power to call on when
needed. The 3 versions are a real plus, allowing you to use this
car year-round, although it's a classic so it is perfectly fine to
spend some extra time in your garage. These older 560SL's are very
hot right now, and my test drive proved that, although with the top
down it kept me nice and cool. Plus putting the soft top up is a
breeze when faced with an errant rainshower. All functions
functioning, all systems GO!
It's not very often you drive a car and instantly fall in love with
the quality of the ride, the envy of the sheer power, and the
luxury you are surrounded with. This car is 35 years old, and with
the look of it I might as well have just driven it out of the show
room. With all my excitement and envy, I might as well have just
taken it home.... but I did not, so it is yours for the taking,
until I change my mind.
WDBBA48D2HA070771
W-Germany
D-Mercedes Benz
B-Passenger Car
B-SL Class
A-Roadster
48-560SL
D-Manual Belts, Driver's Airbag
2-Check Digit
H-1987
A-Sindelfingen Assy Plant
070771-Sequential Unit Number
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interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.