1989 MERCEDES-BENZ (R107) 560 SL

KEY FACTS

• An elegant classic grand tourer, with a sleek silver over black colour scheme, and which is in very good shape.
• It is powered by the 5.6-litre V8, producing around 272bhp, coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission.
• It has been garage-stored and only ever driven in fine weather by the current owner, and has been given regular oil changes by them regardless of mileage.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Standard equipment includes a driver's side airbag and ABS brakes, while this example features smart wood inlays, power mirrors and the removable hard-top roof.
• Other factory-fitted equipment includes automatic air-conditioning and the original Becker Grand Prix stereo.
• Accompanying the vehicle are the original owner’s manuals and four keys.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage. The vendor notes that the soft-top roof has previously been replaced.
• Its resprayed silver paintwork is in great condition, though a few small stone chips can be seen on the front bumper and both sills.
• The chrome door handles and wing mirrors feature a few light marks, and the Mercedes badging at the rear is slightly faded.
• Inside, its seats have been fully re-trimmed in black leather, and are in generally excellent condition. There is some bunching of the trim on the door cards, and a few scrapes can be seen on the wood dashboard accents.
• No electrical faults have been detected.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent maintenance was in April 2021 at 186,000 miles, though the engine oil was last replaced in December 2020.
• The insulation material under the bonnet has been replaced.
• Accompanying the car are maintenance invoices covering the last 10 years of servicing and repairs.

SUMMARY

This Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is a refined modern classic, with attractive silver paintwork, re-trimmed black upholstery, and which has evidently been cherished. Carefully stored and used considerately by the vendor in particular, it is ready to be driven and enjoyed, where its high-capacity V8 will no doubt delight its next owner.

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