1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL - Signal Red - 83,783km - 5.6L V8 - R107 Roadster
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL R107, 2-door roadster, right-hand drive, rear-wheel drive, 5.6-litre M117 V8 petrol, 4-speed automatic, 83,783 km on mechanical odometer, 2 seats. Australian compliance plate confirmed, build date 7/88.
Description / Overview:
Late-production R107s in this condition do not come up often. This 1988 560SL has 83,783 km on the mechanical odometer and presents like a car that has been looked after for every one of them. The Signal Red paint is outstanding. Every panel carries a deep, high-gloss finish with sharp reflections and no chips, dents or rust to be found. The body-colour removable hardtop fits and matches perfectly.
Chrome across the bumpers, window surrounds, body-side mouldings and exterior mirrors is all bright and free of pitting. The factory 15-hole Gullideckel alloys are clean in silver with intact Mercedes star centre caps, and the tyres show good tread with no sidewall cracking.
Step inside and the dashboard is crack-free. If you know R107s, you know how significant that is. Queensland sun turns these dashes into patchwork after a few decades, so finding one with a clean, consistent surface is genuinely worth noting. The tan perforated leather seats are supple and in very good condition, with only mild entry/exit patina on the driver bolster. Burl walnut veneer covers the centre console and lower dash in excellent condition, deep gloss with no cracking or delamination. The Becker Mexico CD head unit is period-correct and fits the dash properly.
A Mercedes document wallet on the passenger seat holds the log books and owner's manual. The Australian compliance plate is original and dated 7/88. This is a complete, honest 560SL in a desirable colour and the right specification to attract serious collector interest.
Price Guide: $65,000 - $85,000
Late-production R107s with the 5.6-litre V8, sub-100,000 km, a crack-free dash and a matching hardtop are commanding strong money in the Australian market right now. A well-sorted 560SL with documented history in this colour combination does not sit around at auction.
Features:
* 5.6-litre M117 V8, 4-speed automatic
* 83,783 km on mechanical odometer
* Signal Red paint, outstanding condition
* Body-colour red removable hardtop fitted
* Crack-free upper dashboard
* Tan perforated leather front seats
* Burl walnut centre console and dashboard trim
* Becker Mexico Compact Disc head unit
* Climate control with sliders and rotary fan control
* Factory 15-hole Gullideckel alloy wheels, silver
* Kumho Solus KH17 tyres, good condition
* Driver's airbag steering wheel
* Power windows
* Air conditioning
* Cruise control
* Tinted windows
* Grey fitted car cover in boot
* Log books and owner's manual
* Australian compliance plate, build date 7/88
* Twin chrome exhaust tips
Specifications
Year: 1988
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 560SL
Series: R107
Body Style: 2-door Roadster
Colour: Signal Red
Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine: 5.6-litre M117 V8 Petrol (Fuel Injected)
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Odometer: 83,783 km
Seating Capacity: 2
Steering: Right-Hand Drive
VIN: WDB1070482A085293
Engine No: 11796727035414
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Matt directly on 0461 481 639
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Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia
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