This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL was sold new in Maine and later shows registration in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York where it resides with its current owner showing just 73k miles from new. This example failed to meet reserve on The MB Market in 2022 and is being re-listed with a lower reserve. Finished in Signal Red (568) over Black Leather (271), power is provided by a 5.5-liter M117 V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes a paint-matched removable hardtop with stand, a black soft top, 15” Gullideckel wheels, automatic climate control, an upgraded Mercedes-Benz stereo and an automatic power antenna. Recent service includes a full fluid check with an oil and oil filter change along with a new air filter. This 1989 560SL is now offered for sale in Nanuet, New York with the original manufacturer’s literature, a full-size spare, first aid kit, a clean Carfax report and a clean New York title.
The exterior is finished in Signal Red (568) with chrome accenting the window trim, beltline and bumpers. The paint-matched removable hardtop features an electrically-heated rear pane along with a stand for storage. The black soft top was recently replaced within the past two years. The paint is in good condition with no signs of rust and paint meter readings have been included by the seller.
Fitted are the factory 15” Gullideckel wheels which wear Michelin rubber showing date codes from 2008. The wheels are in good condition with only minor chips and scratches. A factory full-size spare is included in the trunk.
The cabin is trimmed in Black Leather (271) with Burl Walnut wood trim on the center console and dash. The wood trim shows minor signs of cracking near the gear shifter. Interior features include automatic climate control with air conditioning, a power adjustable passenger side door mirror, an automatic power antenna, a folding center armrest and an outside temperature indicator mounted in the dash.
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 73k miles from new. Controls for the cruise control are mounted to the steering column.
This R107 roadster is powered by a 5.5-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. Recent maintenance includes a full fluid check along with replacement of all filters.
The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates starting in 2001 and shows no accidents or damage reports. This 560SL is now offered for sale in Nanuet, New York with original manufacturer’s literature, a full-size spare, first aid kit, a clean Carfax and a clean New York title.
A walk-around video has been provided by the seller.
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9 Comments
$19,250 bid placed by @DBL4
$19,000 bid placed by @EvaDolli
$18,250 bid placed by @DBL4
$18,000 bid placed by @EvaDolli
AC blows Ice cold yes its been converted to 134
$17,750 bid placed by @DBL4
$17,500 bid placed by @EvaDolli
$17,250 bid placed by @DBL4
$17,000 bid placed by @EvaDolli
I see in the details, it mentions auto climate control, but I didn't see if the A/C works currently, blows cold, and if it has been converted to R134a, or still using R12? Thanks.
$16,100 bid placed by @DBL4
$15,850 bid placed by @Ahmed
$15,560 bid placed by @EvaDolli
$11,750 bid placed by @Ahmed
@mdrei Under further examination our mechanic says that yes there is some rust to the heat shield but the exhaust pipe is fully in tact and there are no exhaust leaks at all. As far as the textured paint below the doors I do not know how to answer that question except that this was the way that the vehicle was when we purchased it. We did not alter the paint in any way. From what I understand this was an option at the time the black or grey paint. I imagine that this was original owner preference color.
$11,500 bid placed by @mdrei
I did have one more question. Under the doors, just about all the R107's, have this textured painted area in black or very dark charcoal. On your car, is looks to be battleship gray. I have not seen one with this color. Do you know if this is an undercoating or repaint? Could be a result of the camera too. Thanks for any clarification around this.
Thanks for posting the underbody photos. I noticed on the center exhaust piece, the heat shield looks to have come loose and it being held by hose clamps in various places. Can you describe the overall condition of the heat shield as I see some rust through in places as well. Also, I assume the exhaust pipe, hidden within the shield is in tact and doesn't leak? Again, thanks for posting the underside pictures. This is very helpful.
Underbody photos have been added to the gallery.
$11,250 bid placed by @Ahmed
$11,000 bid placed by @CannedHeat2
$10,000 bid placed by @DBL4
$9,000 bid placed by @Ahmed
Sorry for the late reply. Its been a busy couple of days.
@mdrei It is a Mercedes Head Unit Compatible with CD changer. I will Post undercarriage pics today
$8,000 bid placed by @Aartan
$7,500 bid placed by @MrsMBdrvr
$5,250 bid placed by @Kloureiro
Would it be possible to see pictures of the underside? Also, is that radio, original? I expected to see a Becker Cassette. Beautiful car, by the way.
$5,000 bid placed by @rolandgarcia