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 tires 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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