1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

AMG Ground Effects | New Kenwood Audio System w/ Bluetooth | New Tires

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LOT #

240924020

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Model:
VIN:
WDBBA48D1GA045309
Lot Number:
240924020
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
101,130 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.5L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Signal Red
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Kentucky
  • 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
  • 5.5L Naturally Aspirated V8
  • 4-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Signal Red Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • Bosch KE-Jetronic Fuel Injection
  • New Kenwood Audio System w/ Bluetooth
  • New Tires
  • Hard Top Included
  • Original Owner's Manual
  • AMG Ground Effects
  • European Style Headlights
  • Dual Exhaust
  • Driver's Side Airbag
  • Chrome Wheels
  • Power Door Locks & Windows
  • Power Antena
  • Outside Temperature Gauge

Overview of 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL For Sale by Owner

Originality and rarity in the classic car world are the perfect combination for not just high value reselling but also for a drive experience that really can't be replicated. Present today is a rare bird that takes form with this lovely 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL. With a reported 101,098 miles on its clock, this classic German beauty is not just a classic that sports the perfect combination of originality and rarity, but is also a classic that you can enjoy and not worry about the downtime at your local workshop. To sweeten the deal, the current owner reports that the hardtop and the owner's manual are present and included in the sale.

Exterior and Interior

If you had to look closer at the images of this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL with its signal red exterior and assume that something is a miss - you aren't mistaken. This German classis is not just any classic SL, it sports a AMG styling package to give you more beefier looks and styling. A walk around this handsome classic and you are treated to all its exterior trim present and in excellent shape, be it the American spec bumpers or its chrome shining out. Speaking of chrome, this German classic sits on a set of factory chrome wheels that are wrapped with fresh rubber. A Mercedes-Benz key feature is its interior cabin, it's the norm to expect a luxurious drive feel even if the car is over 30 years old. Step into the black interior of this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL and you are treated to 80s opulence in all its glory. Look around and you would find an original interior cabin that has all its bells and whistles with the addition of a New Kenwood Audio System with Bluetooth serving as an acceptable upgrade and your way of cranking those 80s tunes.

Engine

A German V8 regardless of the era it comes from doesn't just give you unmatched performance, it's an experience that transcends your perception of a refined drive feel and cars like this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL with its silky smooth 5.5L V8 powertrain helped seal that perception finely. The silky smooth performance is channeled to this car's rear wheels through an automatic transmission.

Walk-around Video of this Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Passenger side photo of 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
SOLD

Representing one of the most enduring luxury roadsters ever built, this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL embodies the timeless engineering and elegant restraint that defined Mercedes-Benz in the 1980s. Showing 110,111 miles, this U.S.-spec R107 is powered by the flagship V8 introduced for the American market in 1986, making it one of the most desirable variants of the legendary SL lineage. Finished in classic black over a Palomino leather interior, this 560 SL delivers the kind of analog grand touring experience that has made the R107 one of Mercedes-Benz’s most collectible modern classics. Built for comfort, durability, and effortless cruising rather than outright aggression, the 560 SL remains a benchmark of old-school Mercedes craftsmanship.

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Passenger side photo of 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
SOLD

The R107-generation Mercedes-Benz SL is one of the most enduring luxury roadsters ever built, blending timeless styling, engineering solidity, and grand touring comfort in a way few convertibles have managed. By 1988, the 560 SL represented the pinnacle of the U.S.-market R107 lineup, offering the largest V8 available in the chassis along with refined luxury appointments and effortless cruising capability. This particular 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL shows approximately 50,539 miles and presents in one of the marque’s most elegant period combinations, finished in Arctic White over a blue interior with a matching blue soft top. With its removable factory hardtop, classic Mercedes overengineering, and unmistakable presence, this SL remains one of the most usable and desirable modern classics from Stuttgart.

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Passenger side photo of 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
$17,500

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL represents the final and most refined chapter of the iconic R107 generation, a platform renowned for its durability and timeless appeal. This particular example shows 244,776 miles, a strong testament to the longevity and engineering integrity that Mercedes-Benz built its reputation on. Finished in Anthracite Grey Metallic, it carries a more understated and sophisticated presence compared to brighter period colors. Despite the mileage, the car retains key factory-correct features such as the Becker Grand Prix radio and Zebrano wood trim, reinforcing its originality. As the top-spec U.S. model, the 560SL delivers smooth power, classic styling, and a driving experience that remains relevant decades later.

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2020 Mercedes-Benz S560

Current Ask
$55,000

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 already knows how to make an entrance, but this one decided the standard S-Class treatment simply was not enough. Finished in a Black/Silver two-tone Maybach-style vinyl wrap, riding on aftermarket wheels, and wearing Maybach badging, it brings a little limousine theater to the regular-wheelbase S 560 formula. Underneath the costume, however, this is still a properly equipped flagship Mercedes with a twin-turbocharged V8, Premium Package, Driver Assistance Package, Nappa leather, and Black Poplar wood trim. With 49,933 miles, it offers plenty of S-Class substance with a decidedly tongue-in-cheek dose of Maybach-inspired presence.

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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500

Current Ask
$24,999

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2018 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S Coupe

Current Ask
$46,500

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Passenger side photo of 1960 Ford Thunderbird

1960 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop

Current Ask
$27,500

The 1960 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe represents the final year of the second-generation Thunderbird, a model that helped establish Ford’s personal luxury car segment with its combination of stylish design, V8 power, and comfortable cruising capability. This example features a custom teal exterior with a matching teal interior, along with classic upgrades such as Kragar wheels, an aftermarket steering wheel, and a custom suspension setup that give it a distinctive appearance. Showing approximately 47,896 miles, this Thunderbird is equipped with desirable factory-style amenities including air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes, making it an appealing choice for enthusiasts looking for a uniquely styled early Thunderbird.

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1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7

Current Ask
$49,999

The Austin-Healey 3000 is one of the defining British sports cars of its era, and the early Mk I BT7 captures the formula in particularly pure form. This 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BT7 2+2 Roadster combines its 2,912cc straight-six with twin SU carburetors, a 4-speed manual transmission, knock-off wire wheels, and front disc brakes, all wrapped in classic British Racing Green. Inside, black leather, woodgrain trim, Smiths instrumentation, and the compact 2+2 layout reinforce its unmistakably period character. Showing approximately 59,364 miles, this Healey delivers the kind of mechanical simplicity, open-air driving experience, and vintage European style that continue to make the Big Healey so appealing to enthusiasts.

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Current Ask
$150,000

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