1987 - Mercedes-Benz 560 SL - Lot 4

1987 - Mercedes-Benz 560 SL French registration Chassis n°WDBBA48DXHA057878 - Iconic Mercedes with a noble engine - Beautiful configuration with interesting options including hard-top - American car imported to France in 2018 - Healthy and with less than 80,600 miles on the odometer - Recent paintwork and minor general overhaul in 2019/2020 - Last technical inspection up to date, January 2025 The file and additional photos of each vehicle are available at the following drive link (after requesting access): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RwKXJg_gayUizKp59Gu10G4uN9FCSzRt Succeeding the SL "Pagoda" type W113, the SL cabriolet type R107 was unveiled in the spring of 1971. It marked a stylistic break with the previous generation, without losing the elegant hard-top so characteristic of the Star brand's cabriolet. It's also no longer quite in the spirit of Sport Leicht for "light sports car", for which SL is the abbreviation, since it's more the Grand Touring philosophy that prevails on this generation. Its excellent build quality, comfort and luxury explain its success, particularly in the USA, where it was a true symbol of success and had a major film and TV career. From the outset, the SL R107 cabriolet was powered by large V8 engines, 3.5L in Europe and 4.5L on the other side of the Atlantic, whose displacement continued to increase, but which evolved towards greater sobriety, while at the same time six-cylinder variants appeared for Europe. As demand for the SL R107 grew over the course of its life, it underwent constant refinements, ensuring its continued success. In 1986, Mercedes finally delivers its last R107-type SL evolution for its chosen market: the 560 SL, reserved for the American market. In line with the expectations of North American customers, this SL is equipped with an automatic gearbox. It comes with a high level of standard equipment, including leather upholstery, an alarm system, airbags, air conditioning and ABS. The car also features a new rear suspension and a limited-slip differential to better manage the high torque. After just under 50,000 units produced, this final version of the SL R107 bowed out in 1989. The SL R107 cabriolet thus enjoyed an exceptionally long career, being produced for no less than 18 years - an eternity for a Mercedes! The Mercedes SL type R107 cabriolet on offer is a 560 version, equipped with a torquey 5.6L V8 producing 227 hp. It was launched in 1987. Of American origin, this SL comes in Carnelian red (587U) with beige leather interior (275) with matching carpets and dark brown soft-top fabric. This elegant presentation is complemented by 15-inch Gulli light-alloy wheels for an even more polished look. Options include automatic air-conditioning, electric and heated mirrors, and a hard-top with heated rear window, for optimum comfort in all seasons. This 560 SL convertible was imported to France at the end of 2018 by a professional, following its acquisition from a resident of Beverly Hills in the state of Michigan. On arrival in France the car was serviced and repainted before its current owner acquired it in 2019. Since then, it has covered just under a few thousand kilometers, so that this 560 SL now boasts just under 80,600 miles on the odometer, an obviously very reasonable original mileage for this type of car. A small file of invoices records the main maintenance operations carried out in recent years, which have included the fuel system and brakes. The car's overall appearance and operation are satisfactory, although there's still room for improvement, particularly in terms of cosmetic care (see visible defects in the photos). And the latest technical inspection, dated January 2025, revealed only five minor defects. As a version intended for the American market, this 560 SL features its characteristic energy-absorbing bumpers, which complete the safety package that includes ABS as standard on this model. A car renowned for its reliability and ease of use in all circumstances, this healthy example, with its hard-top, p