Photos provided by the vendor

Highlights

Desirable US-spec 5.6-litre V8 variant
Complete with its hard-top and soft-top roofs
Collection of old servicing invoices

The Appeal

There’s a reason that the R107 SL remains so popular and, put simply, it’s because they’re just so good at what they do. With elegant styling, wonderful build quality and a range of capable powertrains, they really are the ‘do it all’ classic roadster.

American Mercedes-Benz customers were particularly fortunate as they were offered the gargantuan 5.6-litre V8 engine. Here we have one such of these 560 SLs, now in the Netherlands awaiting registration and technical inspection.

The History and Paperwork

Originally supplied to the USA
Now in the Netherlands
Offered without technical inspection or EU registration
The vendor anticipates that some maintenance may be required in order to pass the technical inspection
Supplied with a small collection of old surviving invoices

The Interior

Anthracite leather
Veneered dashboard
Matching black carpeting
Driver airbag within the steering wheel
Equipped with the optional front armrest
Cruise control and air conditioning present
Modern Bluetooth Sony stereo fitted, with aftermarket speakers behind the seats
Boot compartment carpeted in black

The Exterior

US-spec bumpers, headlamps and high level rear brake light
Hard-top and soft-top roofs both present
Black paintwork
Alloy wheels
Original optioned without the boot spoiler

The Mechanics

5.6-litre M117 V8 engine
Automatic gearbox
Known colloquially as “the German Corvette” on account of its impressive V8 performance
The vendor anticipates that some maintenance may be required in order to pass the technical inspection

Summary

For fans of the SL, the 560 is the ultimate variant. They’re not so easy to find outside of the USA, so don’t miss the opportunity to acquire this 1986 example.

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