1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 Coupe

The new R107 generation of Mercedes-Benz 'SL' sports car was launched in 1971, replacing the 230/250/280 'Pagoda' series. It would remain in production for nearly two decades along five variants. Nicknamed the Panzerwagen, the R107 survived not only the U.S. emissions and bumper regulations but also rollover legislation that threatened to outlaw convertibles entirely. During its 19-year production run, the R107 was one of the only roadsters available for purchased in the United States.

In 1981, the SL was given a modern V-8 engine and was renamed the 380SL. The ultimate R107, the U.S.-market 560SL, was on sale for the final four years of production. Unavailable in its native German market, this 5.6-liter V-8 was the largest-displacement Mercedes engine of its day, offering 227 horsepower.

This example was completed at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen factory in September 1987, and delivered new to the United States market. It came equipped with both a soft and hardtop. Currently, the odometer has 110,000 miles.

The current owner acquired the car in 1997, and has used the car sparingly, reportedly covering just 2,000 miles in the last twenty years.

This car is finished in white over a light gray leather interior with a black steering wheel and wooden center console. It has 4-wheel disc brakes, a 4-speed automatic transmission, and a SOHC V8 engine displacing 5549cc.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2016