Description

This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is a largely stock R107 convertible in Light Ivory over Palomino leather and is powered by a 5.6L V8 and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The car spent six months with the selling dealer after its acquisition from an estate sale, during which time its fuel system was refreshed as described below. Cosmetic refinishing was also carried out on the rocker panels and the car is described as a nice driver. It is sold with a matching factory hard top, a new uninstalled factory soft top, a clean Carfax report, a Texas title and European import papers stating all import duties are paid. For French buyers, additional French registration can be provided.

Light Ivory paint is said to appear original under partially absent brown pin striping, while textured undercoating was recently reapplied by the seller on the lower rockers. Before and after photos of the rocker work are included below. Finish blemishes include occasional touched-up chips along with light rub marks from the factory color-matched hard top. Exterior sheet metal is said to appear solid throughout.

US-market bumpers and quad headlights are detailed up close along with other brightwork, trim, and lenses. Wheel arches are free of the chrome trim commonly installed during the period. Factory 15″ disc wheels wear a flaking finish and are mounted with a mix of BFGoodrich and Michelin tires, some of which are due for replacement. A new boxed factory brown soft top is included for replacement of the original, which is in poor condition per the seller.

Palomino leather upholstery is photographed up close along with wood paneling, plastic trim, headliner and carpeting. The airbag steering wheel remains stock as do switchgear and instrumentation, the latter including a 6-digit odometer showing just over 148k miles. Both power windows are said to remain functional.

An aftermarket cassette player has replaced the original Becker Grand Prix, and a period car phone antenna remains mounted on the right rear quarter. The automatic climate control panel is likely in need of replacement according to the seller, who relates that the current unit does not work in any mode. Air conditioning equipment remains present under the hood.

The 5.6-liter M117 V8 features Bosch electronic fuel injection and was originally rated at 227 horsepower and 287 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic transmission and standard limited-slip differential. The fuel system was recently refreshed after an extended period of disuse with new fuel pumps, a rebuilt fuel distributor, and vacuum testing. All fuel system work was performed and an oil change was also carried out. The car is said to run well, sound good, and shift smoothly.

Underbody photos detail the condition of the drivetrain, suspension, chassis, and floors. The unibody chassis featured independent suspension and four-piston disc brakes at all four corners along with standard ABS.