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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
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
2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $30,000-USD $40,000
Sale Price :
USD $15,400
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 560
(Data based on Model Year 1987 sales)
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster Chassis#: WDBBA48D6HA060938 Sold for USD$25,200 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |
1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SL ROADSTER Chassis#: WDBBA48D1HA071829 Sold for USD$27,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible Chassis#: wdbba48d2ha071919 Sold for USD$27,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible Chassis#: wdbba48d6ha070515 Sold for USD$16,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Chassis#: WDBBA48D9HA064076 Sold for USD$20,720 2023 Bonhams : Quail | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Chassis#: WDBBA48D5HA064057 Sold for USD$28,000 2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Chassis#: wdbba48d0ha057064 Sold for USD$27,500 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster Sold for USD$16,500 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster Sold for USD$36,300 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Chassis#: WDBBA48D9HA064904 Sold for USD$470,040 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible Sold for USD$49,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG 6.0 'Wide-Body' Chassis#: WDB1260451A315331 Sold for USD$720,000 2022 RM Sothebys : The Youngtimer Collection - Miami | |
1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SEC Chassis#: WDBCA45D5HA294335 Sold for USD$11,550 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Houston | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible Sold for USD$11,550 2022 Mecum : Chicago | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Mecum : Chicago | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Chassis#: WDBBA48D3HA071427 Sold for USD$33,600 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible Sold for USD$20,900 2022 Mecum : Orlando | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible Sold for USD$55,000 2022 Mecum : Orlando | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Mecum : Orlando | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible Sold for USD$24,200 2022 Mecum Indy |
Mercedes-Benz 560s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | wdbba48d0ha057789 | 2024 Mecum : Houston | $14,000 | ||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC AMG Coupe | wdbca45d5ha355215 | 2024 Mecum : Houston | $23,000 | ||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | wdbba48d4ha064664 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $65,000 | $85,000 | $100,000 |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | wdbba48d8ha074274 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $20,000 | ||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $27,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $14,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $23,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | $10,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | $17,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL | 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | $23,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL | 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg | $21,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $13,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $22,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Tulsa | $19,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster | 2022 Mecum Indy | $29,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes Benz 560 SL | WDBBA48D9HA064904 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL | WDBBA48D7HA071494 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $65,000 | $75,000 | |
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $25,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $15,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL | 2021 Mecum : Dallas | $13,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster | WDBBA4806HA073592 | 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL | 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL | WDBBA8D9HA068516 | 2020 Fall Carlisle Auction | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL | 2020 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $25,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $15,000 | |||
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $9,000 | |||
1987 MERCEDES 560 SL ROADSTER | 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | $16,750 |
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