Highlights
- Handsome Blue Black metallic paint with grey leather and matching hard top
- Desirable top specification 230bhp 5.6L V8 model
- Later revised car with galvanised body
- All import duties and VAT have been paid
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
The Appeal
The biggest-engined R107 was reserved for America, the car’s main market and the one it was designed for, namely to rumble discreetly along its vast Interstates for mile after mile. We’re talking about the 560SL, the R107 with the 5.5L 230bhp engine shared with Mercedes’ flagship, the W126 560SEC.
These cars are beginning to return to Europe, where enthusiasts want what is considered the ‘ultimate’ R107. This 1988 560SL is barely run in for one of these M117-engined cars and handsomely finished in blue black metallic with complementary grey leather interior. As a later R107 it benefits from a galvanised body.
The car is in good, usable condition and looks ready for a summer road trip.
History and Paperwork
- Produced in 1988 as a US-specification vehicle
- Originally delivered to the US market
- Subsequently imported to Europe with Dutch import documentation
- All import duties and VAT have been paid
- USA title present
- Mercedes-Benz datacard and original window sticker included
- Matching numbers confirmed via datacard
- VIN: WDBBA48D2JA079573
- EU customs duties and VAT have been paid
Note for buyers:
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.
Mercedes-Benz datacard information:
- Interior Leather - Gray (278)
- Paint 1 Blue-Black - Metallic Paint (199o)
- Paint 2 Blue-Black - Metallic Paint (199o)
- Paint 5 78
- 240 Outside Temperature Indicator
- 262 Elimination Of Rear End Spoiler
- 442 Airbag In Steering Wheel
- 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
- 491 U.S. Version
- 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
- 808 Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year
The Condition
- Exterior finished in Blue-Black Metallic (code 199O)
- Paintwork in fair condition for age with some age and stone chips to note in photos
- Bodywork in similar condition which can be checked in photos
- Factory ‘Gullideckel’ alloys in good order with matching spare
- Quality Continental tyres fitted
- Underside as shown
- Exterior chrome presents well and car retains USA-spec four light arrangement
- Grey leather interior in good condition for a 38 year old car as shown
- Some light age to note such as to grey trim and carpets
- Veneers in fair condition with some cracking to console area
- Fitted with aftermarket Alpine Bluetooth stereo
- Well specified as detailed above
- Black fabric folding roof appears to be in good condition and good working order
- Matching black hard top as shown
- Buyers are encouraged to study the photographs carefully and arrange a viewing where possible
The Mechanics
- M117 230bhp 5,547cc V8 engine
- 4spd automatic transmission
- 131,884 miles indicated on the odometer
- Matching numbers
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