For Sale: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL Roadster

"The Mercedes Benz 560SL roadster. Is it the car you want above all others because of its mighty V8 power, or its blend of quick reflexes and sumptuous comfort, or its incredible workmanship and finish? Only one thing is certain, you'll have the driving experience of your life finding out." Script from an 80's television commercial.

For consignment, a 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL roadster with a title verified 51,727 actual miles. Nearly 14,000 560SL's each year between 1986 and 1987. This one has many newer parts and is a well maintained, low mileage SL ready for some good time cruising.

Exterior
The infamous three car configuration begins with the accessory hard top, painted Signal Red to match the body, a vibrant shade of red that will energize you before you even turn the key! Car number two wears a canvas top with plastic rear window and the third iteration is everyone's favorite, the top down convertible, a straight shouldered, well proportioned car that still exemplifies wealth and success. The ribbed lower panels are stylistically matched by the sculpted tail lights and front side markers, notably functional for keeping dirt from the recesses of the lights. A low flat hood looms long in front, capped by the tri-tipped star and horizontally barred grille, with the quad headlights backed by reflective plastic. Overall, this handsome car's paint and trim is in very nice condition with imperfections noted, touched up chips, some curb rash, and some overspray on the rocker panel.

Interior
Palomino saddle door panels offer an earthy palette with smooth MB tex that's in fine condition and the matching MB tex bucket seats are robust and clean with substantial polished metal framing. In back is a package shelf with plush carpet that continues to the front where its toe deep softness is covered by woven mats for occupants. Clean, efficient, and handsome is how we would describe the black steering wheel, instrument cluster, and center stack where an AM/FM/Cassette player is perched within the dark burlwood trim piece which waterfalls down to surround the shifter, here with some slight hazing of the wood veneer but still in very good condition. Saddle colored material that matches the doors makes up the rest of the clean dash. There's tan carpet that finishes the trunk, and it's nicer than the carpet we have in our house!

Drivetrain
Under the hood, the clean party continues with the venerable 5.6 liter SOHC V8 putting out 277 horsepower and mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission sending power through 2.47 gears in the rear axle. The car has power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. We note the hood insulator pad is disintegrated beyond repair but no doubt there is an aftermarket solution.

Undercarriage
Showing typical signs of use but overall in nice condition, the underside features dual exhaust that travels in tandem to find its original muffler which emits a pair of exhaust tips. Four wheel power disc brakes are on board and independent suspension at both ends consists of coil springs.

Drive-Ability
Confident, surefooted, and quick, the SL series never disappoints and is one of the great sport luxury cars in automotive history. This one does everything well including holding level on turns and braking on point. We note the A/C is not working and the little gauge that tells you if your accelerator behavior is economical or not is not functioning, so you'll just have to wing it! All other functions on board work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

Lots of newer parts were added to this car including battery, belts, shocks, injectors, wiring harness, thermostat, and fan clutch so it's ready to be enjoyed. A hardtop rack also comes with the car to store the piece when not in use. Red on saddle is a nice spec and the relatively low mileage should put this one in your crosshairs.

WDBBA48D8HA061251

W-Germany
D-Mercedes Benz
B-Passenger Car
B-SL Class
A-Roadster
48-560SL
D-Manual Belts, Driver's Airbag
8-Check Digit
H-1987
A-Sindelfingen Assy Plant
061251-Sequential Unit Number

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