Vehicle Description
You are looking at a dual personality Mercedes. This 1987 560SL
looks like a conservative luxury convertible with either its soft
or hardtop in place, but all you have to do is open up to show the
world your dark red interior, and this is a true attention-grabber.
And if that wasn't enough to make it a distinct classic, you also
get a rare addition of rear seats.
This is one of the best vehicles for someone who appreciates
timeless sophistication with just a hint of flash. The
factory-correct Smoke Silver Metallic is understated in its
elegance, but it has a shine that nicely complements the
mirror-like factory chrome bumpers. It also helps that the body
retains its crisp and creased appearance, so all of the bodylines
flow uninterrupted over smooth and even panels. Today this quality
is also about representing one of the best cars of its era. Very
few companies could build a convertible without worrying about
safety regulations. Mercedes built their cars so robustly that the
R107 exceeded these standards, and they did it elegantly without an
unsightly roll bar. It was the go-to driver for celebrities,
dignitaries, and the wealthy because the sleek lines hid a full
size interior and usable trunk that was perfect for any road
trip.
You might have noticed the dark red pinstripe on the outside, and
that's the perfect introduction to an interior that's just as bold.
The factory Dark Claret color proves the car has lived a pampered
life. The carpets, dashboard, wood grain center console, and
leather seats basically show no signs of sun damage - a near
impossible find in a classic droptop with an original style
interior. The 560SL was one of the most expensive cars Mercedes
offered during its reign, and so the features list is quite long.
This includes desirable conveniences such as power windows, power
locks, power steering, cruise control, and an upgraded AM/FM/CD
stereo. Plus, a great luxury droptop like this deserves cold R134a
air conditioning. Because this was built 1986, there are also more
modern features than most R107s, such as a third brake light and a
driver's air bag. It comes with both the color-matching removable
hardtop and a newer brown folding soft top. Also, You might have
noticed the rear seats with seatbelts. This was not an option in
the USA, and so it's a rare find on our shores.
The 560SL came with a big 5.6-liter V8 motor making 238 hp and 287
lb-ft of torque - more than the contemporary Rolls-Royces. On the
road, an R107 has a chassis that is the perfect balance of elastic
comfort in a tight-handling package. And the four-speed automatic
knew how to balance performance and overdrive cruising. This was
topped of with four-wheel disc brakes for the best all-around
control. In total, the Mercedes SL is in a class all of its own. It
has always been hard to define its competitors because no other car
combines grand touring comfort in a quick and nimble machine so
perfectly. This example has preserved the heritage that comes with
maintenance records, owner's manual, and build sheet to back it all
up.
Interesting, premium, and exceptionally preserved - rarely do you
get to buy distinction like this... and you don't even have to tell
anyone how affordable it is. Call today!!!