This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is finished in Almandine Red Metallic (512) over Beige Leather (275) with 83k miles on the odometer. The car shows first registration in New Jersey circa 1990 followed by California in 1992 where it has remained ever since. Power is provided by a 5.6-liter M117 V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a paint-matched removable hardtop, a folding black soft top, 16” 8-hole Mercedes wheels, automatic climate control, a Pioneer head unit, and an automatic power antenna. Recent service in preparation for the sale includes a timing adjustment, inspection, and oil service. This classic roadster is now offered for sale in Ventura, CA with partial service records, manufacturer's literature, a clean Carfax report and a clean California title.
The exterior is finished in Almandine Red Metallic (512) with chrome accenting the window trim, beltline and bumpers. Auxiliary marker lights and fog lamps are mounted to the front bumper. The black soft top has been previously replaced and shows well with no tears and clear plastic windows. The paint-matched removable hardtop features an electrically-heated rear window. The seller notes the paint shows well with normal wear and minor scratches.
Fitted are 16" 8-hole Mercedes wheels which wear Pirelli Cinturato P3000 tires measuring 215/60 all around with older date codes. The wheels show normal wear with signs of rash.
The cabin is trimmed in Beige Leather (275) with Burl Walnut wood trim on the center console and dash. The wood trim shows some fading. Interior features include automatic climate control with air conditioning, a power adjustable passenger side door mirror, an automatic power antenna, a Pioneer head unit, a folding center armrest and an outside temperature indicator mounted in the dash. The dash shows no cracks and the air conditioning is reported to be in working order. Rear kinder seats are installed behind the front seat.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a 160-mph speedometer with other instrumentation including a 7k-rpm tachometer, fuel level and economy indicators, coolant temperature, oil pressure and an analog clock. The six-digit odometer currently shows just over 83k miles. Controls for the cruise control are mounted to the steering column.
This R107 roadster is powered by a 5.6-liter M117 which is factory rated at 227 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission and underbody photos are provided in the gallery. Recent service according to the seller includes a timing adjustment, inspection, and oil service. The valve cover gaskets were replaced in April 2023 and a total of 20 service history records are shown on the Carfax. The car also recently passed California smog in July 2025. Additional underbody photos are provided in the gallery.
The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates, along with no accidents or damage reports since new. This final year model 560SL is now offered with partial service records, manufacturer's literature, a clean Carfax report and a clean California title.
A driving video has been provided below.
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$19,999 bid placed by @Trust
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Nice car. Wish it was closer to the East Coast.
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Hello everyone, If there are any last minute questions please let me know and I will be happy to answer.
Hello @phcook. I don't have any records of the timing chain being repaired. We had a mechanic check prior to listing the vehicle for sale and he did not suggest that and said it was not necessary. It is in great running condition and we welcome any inspections prior to bidding. Please let me know if I can assist you further and good luck bidding.
Has the timing chain been repaired post 60K miles?
$11,750 bid placed by @phcook
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A driving video has been added to the listing.
Paint meter readings have been added to the gallery.
Hello everyone, Paint readings and driving video will be added shortly. Please let me know if you need anything else.
$11,250 bid placed by @phcook
Hello, @Wbnorrisjr, the heat shield is in good condition and we have installed a brand new battery.
Minor issue, but is hood pad in good order?
$11,000 bid placed by @mbhero
$10,750 bid placed by @Marko
Hello, @sasdwe yes, is it equipped with heated seats and it works. The A/C has been converted to R134.
Wow! That's a beauty! The narrative didn't mention the heated seats, but I see the buttons in the console. Do the seat heaters work? Has the A/C been converted to R134a refrigerant? Good luck with the sale!
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Looks great! I have a similar one, and did exactly what this owner did: Replaced the dated bundt-style wheels with the later R129 style wheels. A simple but attractive upgrade. These R107 cars are exceptionally reliable; I own over a dozen M-B's from 1959 up, and the 560SL is driven more often than any of the others. GLWTA!
Hello @mayart, The A/C functions properly and works as it should. The dash is a cover. Please let me know if you have any questions and I’ll be glad to answer.
@seller I have 2 questions...Is the AC blowing nice cold air from all the vents when the appropriate buttons are pressed? Is the original dash top covered with a plastic cap or is that the original dash top that's twisted/warped around the top vents?