1988 Mercedes-Benz R107 SL

This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL was acquired by the selling dealer in September 2023 following registration history in multiple states, and it now shows 59k miles. The car is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Signal Red over beige leather upholstery. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, a black soft top, a removable hardtop, silver-finished 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels, fog lights, a Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo, an alarm system, electric windows, central locking, cruise control, and automatic climate control. Work performed in preparation for the sale is said to have included fluid services and replacing the tires, valve cover gaskets, distributor cap and rotor, ignition wires, spark plugs, and muffler. This R107 is offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New Jersey title. The car is finished in Signal Red and features a color-matched removable hardtop and a black convertible soft top that is said to have been replaced. Additional features include quad headlights, fog lights, a power antenna, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim. The selling dealer notes that the driver’s door and left-front fender have been refinished, and photographs of paint-meter readings are presented in the gallery. Silver-finished 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels are mounted with 205/70 Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus tires. The car was factory-equipped with power steering, a fully independent suspension, and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. The tires were replaced and the brake fluid was changed in 2023, per the selling dealer. The cabin features front bucket seats upholstered in beige leather, and amenities include a Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo, an alarm system, electric windows, central locking, cruise control, and automatic climate control. The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 170-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel economy, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 59k miles. The 5.5-liter V8 was factory-rated at 227 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque. Work performed in preparation for the sale is said to have included changing the coolant and oil and replacing the valve cover gaskets, distributor cap and rotor, ignition wires, spark plugs, and muffler. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery. The Carfax report shows no accidents or damage and lists registration history in Florida, Georgia, California, North Carolina, and New Jersey. Filed under: r107, sl