Highlights

USA title and Dutch Import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Comes with window sticker ($65,780.-- original retail price) and Mercedes-Benz datacard
CLEAN CARFAX to confirm damage free history and mileage
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL is regarded as one of the most elegant and well-engineered convertibles of its era, with the 560SL representing the ultimate evolution of this iconic model. This particular 1989 example, finished in Arctic White with Royal Blue leather interior, represents the pinnacle of 1980s Mercedes luxury and engineering. The 560SL was the most powerful variant offered in the North American market, featuring the robust 5.6L V8 engine.

This specific vehicle stands out for its comprehensive documentation, including the original window sticker confirming its $65,780 retail price when new, a clean CARFAX report verifying its history, and the Mercedes-Benz datacard. With all import duties and VAT already paid, this R107 now simply awaits registration in Europe.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1989 in the USA
USA title and complete Dutch import documentation
All duties and VAT paid for European registration
Registration in Europe will be the buyer's responsibility
Clean CARFAX report confirming damage-free history and verifying the 137,786 mile odometer reading
Original window sticker showing $65,780 retail price when new
Mercedes-Benz datacard confirming factory specifications
Equipped with numerous factory options including airbag, automatic climate control, and Becker radio
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping arrangements
Mileage: 137786 miles
VIN: WDBBA48D5KA092299

Mercedes-Benz Datacard

Interior LEATHER ROYAL BLUE (272)

Paint 1 ARCTIC WHITE (147U)
Paint 2 ARCTIC WHITE (147U)

Paint 5 72

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
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
744 DARK BLUE SOFT TOP FABRIC 5010
809 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR

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Standard Options

Monocoque Body Construction
Interior Velour Carpeting
Trunk Carpeting
Supplemental Restraint System: Driver Side Air Bag & Knee Bolster
Outboard 3 Point Seat Belts w/Inertial Reels, Front Emergency Tensioning Retractors
Interior Roof Mounted Assist Grips (Hard Top Only)
Ltd Slip Differential
First Aid Kit
Delayed Shutoff Front Courtesy Light
Central Locking System w/3 Point Operation
Leather Covered Steering Wheel & Gear Shift Knob
Automatic Antenna w/Selective Height
Anti-Theft Alarm System inc: Radio
Elect Am/Fm Stereo Radio w/Cassette
Leather Upholstery
Front & Rear Center/Dr Armrests
Folding Frt Seat Backs & Head Restraints
Elect Outside Rearview Mirrors
Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
Front Dr Map Pockets
Fuel Economy Indicator
Oil Pressure & Engine Temp Gauges
Outside Temp Indicator
Tachometer/Quartz Chronometer
Warning Indicators For Exterior Lamp Failure, Front Brake Pad Wear, Low Engine Oil/Engine Coolant/Windshield Washer Fluid Levels
Automatic Climate Control
Elect Heated Rear Window (Hardtop Only)
Elect Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles
2 Spd Windshield Wipers W/Mist Control
Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors W/Right Side Elect Adj
Halogen Fog Lamps
Halogen Headlamps
Tinted Glass All Around
Plasticized Undercoating
7Jx15 H2 Aerodynamic Light Alloy Wheels
205/65 Vr15 Sbr Tires
Independent Rear Suspension W/M B Diagonal Pivot Axle/Semi Trailing Arm/Anti Lift Ltd Slip Differential
Independent Front Suspension Coil Spring/Anti Roll Bar/Single Tube Gas Pressurized Shocks/Ltd Slip Differential
Independent Front Suspension W/Coil Springs/Anti Roll Bar & Lower A Frame Anti Dive Geometry
Coil Springs/Anti Roll Bar & Single Tube Gas Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Anti Lock Braking System
2 Circuit Hydraulic 4 Whl Pwr Assisted Disc Brakes (Front Ventilated)
Pwr Assist M B Recirculating Ball Type Steering W/Damper
22.5 Gallon Fuel Tank
4 Speed Automatic Transmission
5.6 L V Type 8 Cyl Engine

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