Highlights
- Distinctive colour scheme of Smoke Silver over Brazil leaether with brown roof
- Top of the range R107 with powerful M117 5.5l V8
- Attractively presented example of these highly usable and practical convertibles
- Supplied with soft top and factory hard top in matching body colour
The Appeal
The R107 Mercedes-Benz has become a doyen of the classic scene for all the reasons that made these long-lived cars so popular when new. Handsome, supremely well built as well as practical and comfortable, they are the classic you can buy with your head as well as your heart.
Here we have a nicely specified US-specification 560SL. Beneath its smart Smoked Silver metallic bodywork is the firm’s powerful 5.5l M117 V8 while snuck under the brown fabric roof is a stylish Brazil brown leather interior. Capable and quick, these top spec 560s show why these cars remain so desirable.
The History and Paperwork
- Clean CARFAX report:
- Car has lived in California and Washington State
- Mercedes Datasheet included in sale and shows:
- Factory built in July 1987
- Factory built US market 560SL
- Finished in Smoke Silver metallic paint code 7020
- Brown fabric roof
- Brazil leather code 273
- Equipped with Becker Mexico Grand Prix sounds system
- Rear spoiler delete
- Airbag model
- Options include folding armrest, automatic aerial, heated wing mirrors, cruise control and climate control
- First aid kit and triangle deleted
- Supplied with handbooks and service book with 13 stamps, most recently on 23rd October 1997 at 90,000 miles
- 1 key
- All duties and VAT paid states seller
The Interior
- Unusual and very attractive brown interior with Brazil leather seats and chocolate carpets
- Wood veneers nicely accent the interior
- Luggage storage area behind seats
- Airbag model
- Luxury specification includes cruise control, air conditioning, heat insulated glass and heated wing mirrors
- Retains its original factory fitted Becker Mexico premium audio system
- Cabin fixtures and fittings all present and appear undamaged
- Complete set of fitted carpets in boot
The Exterior
- USA specification R107 finished in attractive Smoke Silver metallic
- 16inch ‘Gullideckel’ alloy wheels
- Factory hard top in matching colour
- Factory correct brown fabric roof with clear Perspex panels
- Front fog lights
- Chrome impact bumpers with USA specification over-riders
- Rear spoiler factory deleted
- Central brake light
- Quad headlamp USA specification
The Mechanics
- 5.5litre 227bhp M117 Mercedes-Benz V8 engine
- 4spd 4G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
- Clean CARFAX report
- Stamped service book with 13 stamps up to 1997
Summary
The R107 is the classic car you can enjoy as a weekend indulgence or daily driver. Practical, durable and very usable these popular cars remain in high demand by enthusiasts and collectors.
This smart, nicely specified 560SL comes with the reassurance of a clean CARFAX report and the impression of a well preserved interior and exterior.
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