Vehicle Description
Huge price cut! This is an impeccable two-owner 1987 Mercedes-Benz
560SL with documented 25,747 original miles. Its color combination
is one of the most desirable. The 2nd owner bought it sometime
before the first factory service (7,500 miles). It's been garaged
under an expensive cover in a San Mateo, California, periodically
driven to keep fluids circulating. The 22,500 factory service was
not signed for, but little doubt it was completed. A Mercedes
specialist will do that service and sign the book if necessary.
This SL is totally original except for the European head light
upgrade.In 1986, Mercedes-Benz shipped its most powerful SL of the
decade to the U.S. in the 560SL. The car was also the heaviest of
the 1971-89 R107 SLs that Mercedes produced, but the new 5.5-liter
V-8 engines 227 hp did a fine job of mitigating that fact. Top
speed was much improved (from 110 mph in the 380SL to 130 mph), and
the car was quicker from a standstill to 60 mph by about 4 full
seconds. The engine was much torquier, too, which greatly improved
the cars dynamics. Likewise, the car received a new rear suspension
and a limited-slip differential to better handle the added torque
and power. Mercedes-Benz also added anti-lock brakes, leather
upholstery, an alarm system, and an air bag, all of which better
suited the cars $48,000 price tag. The 560SL sold well with average
annual sales exceeding 12,000 units, which outpaced the 450SL and
380SL. Nonetheless, Mercedes retired the R107 chassis in 1990,
introducing the first all-new SL in 18 years. Today, many
enthusiasts gravitate towards the 560SL as it retains some of the
original lines of the pagoda SLs while carrying with it all of the
R107s advances. It remains a popular choice for those enthusiasts
who value verve and build quality. In the past three months a
5k-mile 1988 560SL sold at auction for $137,560. We are proud to
offer at $54,900 this investment-grade Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
roadster to the most demanding collector, investor, or enthusiast
who appreciates its low miles and superior condition. The car is
located in our display warehouse in Lockeford close Lodi, a wine
region located in the Central Valley wine region of California. If
financing is needed you might try these classic car lenders:
https://www.jjbest.com/auto-finance/collector-car-financing.aspx?Source=4124
or https://www.hagerty.com/finance/classic-car-financing.Engine:
5.6L Aluminum V8, 227 HP, 279 lb-ft. Torque, Bosch fuel
injectionTransmission: 4-speed automaticColors: Signal (Fire
Engine) Red, with Black LeatherOdometer: 25,700 milesVIN:
WDBBA48D6HA069526 Visit My Car Guy online at www.mycarguy-sf.com to
see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at (415) 860-1505
today to schedule your test drive.
