Mercedes-Benz R107 560 SL restored €30,000 investment 3rd hand V8 engine Hardtop (1987)

Vehicle description

Highlights and General

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R107 560 SL from 1987 in elegant black paint and grey leather interior.

Highlights

• Restored
• Investments approx. 30,000 euros: new paintwork, new soft-top, new leather, new brakes, steering overhauled, engine overhauled, timing chain with camshafts new, injectors new, exhaust/catalytic converter new
• Owned by seller since 2019
• Equipment: Electric windows, Central locking, Power steering, Air conditioning, ABS, Radio, Hardtop

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1987
• First registration: 1987
• Import from the USA
• Location: 30165 Hannover, Germany
• 3 Vehicle owners
• MOT valid until 04/25
• H-License Plate
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Admitted
• German Registration
• Cleared
• Ready to drive

Model history

• The Mercedes-Benz R107, introduced in 1971, defined the era of elegant roadsters. Its predecessor, the Pagoda SL, was replaced by the timelessly charming design of the R107. The 560 SL, the top-of-the-range model from 1986 onwards, boasted a powerful 5.6-litre V8 engine. Its 230 hp gave the roadster superior performance. The legendary model range redefined luxury and driving pleasure, and the 560 SL remains a symbol of timeless elegance and technical sophistication.

Facts

Exterior and interior

• Black Paint
• Leather interior
• Completely repainted

Engine and gearbox

• 5.6-liter V8 engine with 230 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in June 2023

Mileage

• 96,352 mi. mileage comprehensible.

Documentation

• Checkbook available, but not complete

Tyres, brakes, bodywork and underbody

• Tires: new
• Brakes: new
• Underbody: No visible rust spots

Known deficiencies

• Cruise control out of order
• Hardtop would need to be overhauled
• Please see the photo gallery and videos for more insight into the vehicle's condition.

Summary

Experience timeless elegance and impressive performance in the 1987 Mercedes-Benz R107 560 SL. Completely restored with an investment of approximately 30,000 euros, the roadster presents itself in elegant black, equipped with a powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine (230 hp) and features new paintwork, soft-top, leather, brakes, steering overhaul and more. With a comprehensible mileage of 96,352 miles, this classic offers pure driving pleasure, while well-known defects such as the out-of-order cruise control and maintenance requirements on the hardtop do not spoil the overall impression.

Vehicle videos

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