Highlights

Matching-numbers 5.6-litre V8 engine
Clean CARFAX report confirming damage-free history and original mileage
Black over Palomino colour combination with black soft top
Accompanied by its window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard
EU import duties and VAT have been paid
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The R107 560SL represents the final and most potent chapter in the story of Mercedes-Benz's legendary SL roadster lineage. Produced between 1986 and 1989, the 560SL was offered exclusively for the North American market and crowned the range with its 5.6-litre V8, the largest and most powerful engine fitted to any R107. Today, these cars are highly prized among collectors and enthusiasts alike, and for good reason: they combine effortless grand touring ability with the robust engineering and timeless design for which Mercedes-Benz is renowned.

This 1987 example presents in the combination of black paintwork over Palomino leather, complemented by a black fabric soft top. It retains its matching-numbers V8 engine and benefits from a well-documented past, supported by a clean CARFAX report that confirms its damage-free record and original mileage of 126,299 miles. Adding to the provenance is the car's window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard, the latter detailing its generous specification including automatic climate control, heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, an anti-theft warning system, heat-insulating glass all around, illuminated vanity mirrors, and an automatic antenna.

Originally delivered to the US market, this 560SL has since been imported to Europe via the Netherlands, with EU duties and VAT already settled. The seller is also able to assist with worldwide transport and shipping, making this an accessible opportunity for buyers across the globe. For those seeking a well-documented R107 560SL with strong provenance and a handsome colour scheme, this car warrants close inspection.

History and Paperwork

US-market vehicle produced in 1987
USA title and Dutch import documentation present
EU customs duties and VAT have been paid
VIN: WDBBA48D0HA062216
Clean CARFAX report present
Window sticker present
Mercedes-Benz datacard present
Margin scheme vehicle
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

This vehicle is sold with its original US Title. Please note that it has not yet been road-registered or safety-inspected within the EU.

The Condition

Black (040O) paintwork over Palomino leather interior with black fabric soft top
Factory specification includes automatic climate control, heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, heat-insulating glass all around with heated rear window, illuminated vanity mirrors on both sides, folding front armrest, and automatic antenna
Anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system fitted from the factory
Airbag-equipped steering wheel
Rear end spoiler deleted per factory specification (Code 262)
Becker Mexico Grand Prix electronic radio listed on the datacard but not present with the car; updated JVC stereo fitted
Prospective buyers are encouraged to study the photographs carefully and arrange a viewing

Extra options that come with this car (from factory):

Anti-theft / anti-break-in warning system (Code 551) – approx. $700

Outside temperature indicator (Code 240) – approx. $250

Mercedes-Benz datacard information:

Interior LEATHER - PALOMINO (274)

Paint 1 BLACK (040O)

Paint 2 BLACK (040O)

Paint 5 74

Code Description

240 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

262 ELIMINATION OF REAR END SPOILER

442 AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL

461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND

494 VERSION FOR USA

506 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, LEFT AND RIGHT, HEATED (ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE ON THE RIGHT)

519 BECKER RADIO MEXICO GRAND PRIX, ELECTRONIC (USA)

524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION

531 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA

543 SUN VISOR WITH VANITY MIRROR, ILLUMINATED, LEFT AND RIGHT

551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM

570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT

581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

592 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, BAND FILTER

639 ELIMINATION OF FIRST-AID BOX AND WARNING TRIANGLE

740 BLACK SOFT TOP FABRIC 9001

807 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR

The Mechanics

5.6-litre (5,547cc) V8 producing 227hp
Four-speed automatic transmission
Matching-numbers engine
126,299 miles recorded, confirmed as original by clean CARFAX report

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