For Sale: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL in Clifton Park, New York

1989 MERCEDES BENZ 560SL ROADSTERINCREDIBLE TIME CAPSULE!JUST 28,000 MILES FROM NEW!LOCAL 2 OWNER CAR!227 HP MERCEDES 5.6L V8 ENGINE4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONBEAUTIFUL CHROMED FACTORY MERCEDES WHEELSEXCEPTIONAL GERMAN BUILD QUALITYABSOLUTELY STUNNING INSIDE AND OUT!RUNS AND DRIVES FLAWLESSLYCOMES WITH PERFECT BLACK SOFT TOP AND FACTORY COLOR MATCHED RED HARDTOPINCLUDES ORIGINAL FACTORY TOOLBAG AND TOOLSABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE EXAMPLE OF THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE MERCEDES R107 PLATFORM** LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION **** COMPLETELY SERVICED & READY TO DRIVE AND ENJOY **SOLD NEW FOR $68,610 IN 1989 (ORIGINAL BILL OF SALE INCLUDED) From 1986 through 1989, 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 engine's 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. 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 1989, introducing the first all-new SL 18 years in 1990. 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 R107's advances. It remains a popular choice for those enthusiasts who value verve and build quality for a low price of entry.