For Sale: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL in Saugatuck, Michigan

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Road-Ready Icon - Highly Optioned - Factory Decoded Survivor Contact Us By Call or Text Anytime!! **Chicago Car Club - 312-420-3696

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This late-production R107-generation Mercedes-Benz 560SL is a phenomenal representation of ultimate 1980s grand touring luxury. Showing 81,000 miles on the odometer, this car is a familiar friend to us at Chicago Car Club; we actually sold this exact car back in 2016 when it had only 68,000 miles on it. Over the last decade, it has been driven sparingly, adding just a few thousand careful miles per year. Manufactured by Daimler-Benz AG in Stuttgart, West Germany, in November 1987 (11/87), this vehicle carries the official model designation code 107048, identifying it as a genuine US-market 560SL powered by the legendary 5.6-liter V8 engine mated to a smooth 4-speed automatic transmission.

Factory Data Plate Option Code Decoding Model Code (107048): R107-generation 560SL Road Cruiser (Left-Hand Drive, Automatic Transmission).

Paint Code (702 / 2 702): Finished from the factory in gorgeous Smoke Silver Metallic (Rauchsilber) for both the primary body and the matching auxiliary hardtop.

Interior Trim Code (273): Outfitted with premium Brazil Brown Leather bucket seats and matching cabin accents.

Option 262: Elimination of Rear End Spoiler (Ensuring a perfectly clean, sleek rear decklid line from the factory).

Option 442: Factory Airbag in Steering Wheel.

Option 491: U.S. Version Specification Package.

Option 519: Becker Radio Grand Prix Electronic Cassette System (USA).

Option 551: Anti-Theft / Anti-Break-In Warning System.

Option 581: Automatic Climate Control System with Air Conditioning.

Option 808: Model Year Change (Official factory designation confirming this as a coveted 1988 model year car).

Body, Paint & Structural Condition The body of this 560SL is super straight, completely honest, and remarkably original. We ran a digital paint gauge all over the vehicle, and the readings confirm that it still wears its original factory finish with absolutely no signs of past paint or body work. While there are a very few minor stone chips from road use and some small, superficial rust spots around the lower molding mount points, everything else is incredibly clean and shows beautifully. The factory alloy wheels are in great condition as well, and that includes the original matching spare tire assembly tucked away in the trunk.

The underside of the car is bone dry, and the rocker panels are fantastic, original, and solid-right down to the factory jacking point locations. All of the glass is nice and clear. The car includes its original matching Smoke Silver hardtop, and the canvas soft top remains in super nice condition.

Mechanical Condition & Recent Maintenance This SL has been meticulously and carefully maintained by the experts at Axels Automotive in Lake Bluff, Illinois. The engine oil change is fully up to date, and the car benefits from a comprehensive suite of recent steering and suspension refresh work. Recent service includes brand new Michelin Defender tires, new tie rods, steering dampers, a new idler arm, new lower ball joints, and a fresh four-wheel alignment. The car accelerates effortlessly, shifts smoothly, and tracks laser-straight down the road with the tight, confident ride these German cruisers are famous for. As she sits right now, this car is turn-key and 100% ready to hit the road.

Interior & Functionality Inside, the Brazil Brown leather cabin is completely smoke-free and presents in excellent, highly original condition, showing only minor wear on the driver's outer bolster. All of the factory gauges, switches, and luxury features work exactly as intended. The original Becker radio has been upgraded to a modern aftermarket radio unit that works great. We do note that while the radio antenna functions and gets great reception, the mast does not raise or lower automatically when instructed to. Beyond that minor quirk, this highly optioned, structurally pristine 560SL is completely dialed-in and ready for its next caretaker.

Contact Us By Call or Text Anytime!! Chicago Car Club - 312-420-3696

PLEASE BE SURE TO WATCH OUR DETAILED YOUTUBE VIDEO! Visit our website for even more high-resolution photos, including full engine and underbody photos as well!