Description
Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
1987 – 80, 500 original miles – First US owner – Single owner in France – Hard top
With more than forty years’ experience in prestige and collector automobiles, we select every vehicle with strict attention to detail, prioritising authenticity, condition of preservation, traceability and driving pleasure.
The Mercedes-Benz 560 SL represents the very last development of the legendary R107 series. Fitted with the famed 5. 6-litre Mercedes V8 mated to a tough automatic gearbox, it remains today one of the most enjoyable and sought-after classic roadsters.
The example we offer you is quite simply outstanding in terms of preservation.
Originally delivered new in the United States in 1987, this 560 SL remained with its first American owner until it was imported into France in 2019. Since then, it has had just one French owner—an enthusiast collector—who has kept it with particular care within a superb private collection.
Its 80, 500 miles of original mileage is consistent with its exceptional condition and is backed up by a substantial file of invoices detailing servicing throughout its life. The many interventions carried out in the United States and then in France—particularly within the Mercedes-Benz network as well as on the Garage Boudou side—clearly show extremely meticulous care.
The presentation condition of this 560 SL is simply exceptional. The bodywork, paint, underbodies, wheel arches, engine bay, original grey leather interior, the hood (soft top) and the matching hard top are in a state rarely seen on a car nearing forty years old. There is no doubt whatsoever that this is a vehicle that has always been maintained and kept in the best possible conditions.
Mechanically, this Mercedes offers faultless operation. The V8 is smooth and quiet, the automatic gearbox functions perfectly, and the road manners are exemplary. Checked and looked after by our mechanic, this 560 SL shows no driving defects and is ready to cover any distance.
For aesthetic reasons, the large American bumpers have been replaced by a complete set of new European bumpers, giving the car a more elegant stance while remaining fully reversible. Naturally, the original US bumpers—kept in excellent condition—will be included with the vehicle.
Presented in its elegant Arctic White (147) configuration with the original grey leather interior, black hood and matching hard top, this 560 SL will appeal to enthusiasts looking for an authentic example, remarkably preserved, with a crystal-clear history.
Offered at €53, 000, this Mercedes-Benz 560 SL stands out for a level of quality and preservation that has become extremely difficult to find on today’s market.
Highlights
* First US owner
* Single owner in France since 2019
* 80, 500 original miles
* Perfectly documented history
* Large file of US and French invoices
* Mercedes-Benz servicing and Garage Boudou
* Exceptional preservation condition
* Original grey leather interior
* Original hard top in remarkable condition
* Soft top in excellent condition
* New European bumpers (original US bumpers supplied)
* Faultless mechanical operation
* 6-month warranty (extension possible)
* Viewable at our premises in Cahors (France) by appointment
