*** RECENT PAINT RESTORATION *** NEW INTERIOR *** NEW FABRIC ROOF ***


Motor Cars LA is delighted to be able to offer this stunning 1988 SL560 which reflects less than 85,000 miles since new.

Recent work on this example include a full paint-correction which has removed a lot of the light wear marks and environmental wear from the last 35 years, a new interior, upgraded In-Car-Entertainment (with Bluetooth) and a new fabric roof.

In 1986, Mercedes-Benz shipped its most powerful SL of the decade to the U.S. in the 560SL. The car was also the heaviest of the 1971-89 R107 SLs that Mercedes produced, but the new 5.5-liter V-8 engine’s 227hp did a fine job of mitigating that fact. Top speed was much improved (from 110 mph in the 380SL to 130 mph), and the car was quicker from a standstill to 60 mph by about 4 full seconds. The engine was much torquier, too, which greatly improved the cars’ dynamics. 

Likewise, the car received a new rear suspension and a limited-slip differential to better handle the added torque and power. Mercedes-Benz also added anti-lock brakes, leather upholstery, an alarm system, and an air bag, all of which better suited the car’s $48,000 price tag.

The 560SL sold well with average annual sales exceeding 12,000 units, which outpaced the 450SL and 380SL. Nonetheless, Mercedes retired the R107 chassis in 1990, introducing the first all-new SL in 18 years. Today, many enthusiasts gravitate towards the 560SL as it retains some of the original lines of the pagoda SLs while carrying with it all of the R107’s advances. 

This exceptional example of the highly desirable Sl560 is supplied with the factory hardtop, installation tools, hardtop storage stand, owners handbook, spare parts and all keys.

This is an opportunity to acquire an appreciating asset that can be enjoyed for many decades to come.