This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is finished in Almandine Red Metallic (512) over Beige Leather (275) and shows only 47k miles from new. The car was reportedly sold new at Coggin-O'Steen Mercedes-Benz of Fort Pierce, Florida and shows registration history in Kentucky since new until it was acquired by the seller in Virginia in December 2022. 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 beige soft top, 15” Gullideckel wheels, automatic climate control, an original Becker radio, and an automatic power antenna. Extensive recent service has been performed including new spark plugs, ignition wires, injectors, fuel accumulator, fuel pressure regulator, front brake rotors, calipers, and pads, brake master cylinder, fuel filter, new A/C compressor, an oil & filter service, and all four shocks. This classic roadster is now offered for sale in Roanoke, Virginia with the original VIN data plate, recent service records, tool kit, first aid kit, a clean Carfax report and a clean Virginia 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 beige soft top has not been used since 2022 and shows some creasing and fraying as pictured in the gallery. The paint-matched removable hardtop features an electrically-heated rear window. The paint presents well with no signs of rust and and the seller notes an imperfection in the clear coat on the hood with detailed photos provided.

Fitted are the factory 15” Gullideckel wheels which wear Bridgestone Turanza tires measuring 205/65 all around with 2008 date codes. The wheels are in good condition showing normal wear with silver-painted OEM center caps. New front and rear shocks were installed in July 2023. In December 2023 the car also received new front brake calipers, rotors, and pads, along with a new brake master cylinder.

The cabin is trimmed in Beige Leather (275) with Burl Walnut wood trim on the center console and dash. The wood trim shows well without blemish or fading. Interior features include automatic climate control with air conditioning, a power adjustable passenger side door mirror, an automatic power antenna, the original Becker Grand Prix head unit, a folding center armrest and a functional outside temperature indicator mounted in the dash. The dash shows no cracks and the seller notes wear marks on the leather seat cushions. A new A/C compressor was fitted in 2023 and the A/C and heat both are in proper working order. 

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 47k 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 records in 2023 total approximately $7k and include the following items:

• New spark plugs
• Ignition wires
• Injectors
• Fuel accumulator
• Fuel pressure regulator
• Oil and filter change
• Front brake rotors, calipers, and pads
• Brake master cylinder
• Fuel filter
• All four shocks
• A/C Compressor
• A/C hose, evacuate, and recharge

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 the original VIN data plate, recent service records, tool kit, first aid kit, a clean Carfax report and a clean Virginia title.

A walk-around, interior view, cold start, and driving footage has been provided below.