High specification R107 with top of the range 5.6litre 227bhp V8 engine
Optional factory hard top
Pretty Gullideckel alloy wheels
Attractive Champagne colour scheme for bodywork, interior and roof
Two keys
USA import now with Dutch registration
The Appeal
The R107 Mercedes helped cement the firm’s reputation for superbly engineered, ultra reliable upmarket cars. Over its 18 year production run a huge range of engine and trim options were available, all of which helped original buyers personalise their SL. Today the R107 is one of the most desirable open top classic touring cars with values continuing to rise as buyers seek out the best examples.
The 560SL was developed for America and launched in 1985, just four years before production ceased. Adding extra cubic capacity and power to the already desirable V8 package, the 560 was the ultimate SL, a truly effortless long distance cruising car designed for traffic-free, summer roads.
This low mileage USA market SL is finished in a particularly attractive champagne metallic with matching Palomino leather interior and light brown soft top, perfect for some summer motoring.
The original R107 SL of 1971 was so good that Mercedes kept it in production virtually unchanged until 1989. But the changes the firm did make, particularly by adding more powerful engines and updating the aesthetics, cleverly enhanced what was already a very desirable package.
The USA-only 560SL represented peak SL ownership. Effortlessly quick and very smooth and relaxing with it, few competitors could match it for quality and long distance driveability. This example was nicely specified by the original owner in Champagne over Palomino leather, a very attractive combination.
Notice to bidders
This item is sold on an ‘As is Where is’ basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and listing descriptions are for guidance purposes only*.** Car & Classic do not warrant listing accuracy. Full inspection is recommended. Viewings are at the seller’s discretion. Buyer is responsible for delivery and collection of any item purchased.*
A non-refundable buyer’s deposit is payable on this item, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for the applicable percentage.
Buyer is responsible for delivery and collection of any item purchased. Car & Classic may refer a shipping company that also deals with import/export paperwork. Prices start at €150+VAT within the same country or €400+VAT for moves across borders.
Car & Classic's secure payment system protects buyers and sellers. At the end of the auction, the winning bidder transfers payment into a third-party escrow account. Once the transfer of the vehicle is complete, both parties confirm they are happy with the sale and the money is released to the seller.
More about buying with us
NO RESERVE - 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560L (R107) – LHD
About Max Bids
The max bid process allows you to bid without any hassle.
Enter your maximum bid and we will then bid on your behalf to ensure you're the highest bidder - just enough to keep you in the lead and only up until your maximum.
Anti-sniping
Car & Classic prevent auction snipers from bidding in the last seconds to win an auction.
Auctions are extended by 3 minutes if anyone bids within the last 2 minutes to allow other bidders to react and counter-bid.
Auto-bidding increments
If your maximum bid is equal to or below the reserve price, your maximum bid will be applied in full if you are the highest bidder.
If you are the highest bidder and place a maximum bid above the reserve, we will automatically put in the reserve as your first bid.
Once the reserve has been met, Car & Classic will make sure you are the highest bidder using only the bidding increments stated below.
We will keep you in the lead up until your maximum bid OR the increment closest to your maximum bid, providing your maximum bid is enough to cover the increment value.
Bid Amount
Increment
€0 to €9,999
€100.00
€10,000 to €49,999
€250.00
€50,000 to €99,999
€500.00
€100,000 +
€1,000.00
Automatically outbid immediately
When you place a max bid and are outbid immediately that means that another bidder has placed a max bid limit which is higher than yours.
You can bid again and we will use our automatic bid system to try and get you as the highest bidder.
Matching max bids
When there are two max bids of the same value, the one placed first remains the lead bidder.
Pre-authorisation
We may hold a pre-authorisation charge on your card until the end of the auction when the hold will be cancelled. If you win, we'll take a security deposit which counts towards the payment for the vehicle and isn't any extra cost to you.
What are pre-bids?
A pre-bid means you're able to place a bid before the official start of the auction.
You will be notified whether or not you are the highest bidder when the auction starts.
Problem with your bid
Bids are contractually binding. To help protect you, we have some rules in place if we think it's been mistyped. Please check and amend what you have entered.
