1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SL

OVERVIEW

This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL roadster resided in California long-term and is powered by a 5.6-liter V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes automatic climate control, chrome wheels, power steering, and four-wheel power disc brakes. Finished in silver and equipped with a manual soft top over a tan leather interior, this R107 560SL is now offered by the selling dealer with a body-color hardtop, clean CARFAX report, and clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The silver exterior is equipped with bumper guards, quad headlights, fog lamps, bodyside moldings, chrome mirror caps, a manual soft top, and a trunk-mounted third brake lamp.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

Chrome-plated 15-inch wheels with Mercedes-Benz emblem center caps are wrapped in Michelin tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The two-passenger interior is fitted with tan leather bucket seats, matched to the door panels, dash, and carpeting. Features include woodgrain trim, power steering, a Pioneer audio system, automatic climate control, cruise control, power windows, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

VDO-branded instrumentation includes a 170-mph speedometer, a 7,000-rpm tachometer, a clock, and auxiliary gauges for the oil pressure, fuel economy, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The six-digit mechanical odometer reads 128,262 miles, which lines up with the most recent figure of 128,159 miles recorded on the CARFAX report in 2018.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The 5.6-liter V8 was rated at 227 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque when new. Maintenance per the CARFAX report includes the replacement of the spark plugs, valve cover gaskets, fuel filter, window switch, and fluids in 2014 within the last 1,000 miles. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a console-shifted four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential.

UNDERCARRIAGE

Braking is power-assisted and uses discs at all four corners.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The CARFAX report begins in 1991 and shows accident-free ownership in California and Illinois with titling taking place in Wisconsin. The vehicle was classified as a gross polluter in 2016 but subsequently passed emissions inspections in both 2016 and 2018. A body-color hardtop will come with the purchase of the car.