1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Complete Restoration 10 Years Ago | New Exterior Paint | Green Exterior

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LOT #

23117514

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Model:
VIN:
WDBBA48D0JA088787
Lot Number:
23117514
Odometer:
162,000
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.6L V8
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Green
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
New Jersey
  • 1988 Mercedes Benz 560SL
  • Automatic
  • 5.6L V8
  • Current Owner Reports Complete Restoration 10 years ago
  • Current Owner Reports New Paint
  • Current Owner Reports Convertible
  • Current Owner Reports 2k on the rebuild
  • Current Owner Reports RWD

Overview of 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL For Sale by Owner

We're seeing many R107 Mercedes-Benz SL roadsters coming our way, and that's a good thing. You see, the R107 was the definitive car of the well-heeled in the Seventies and Eighties. Hollywood stars drove them on- and off-screen. Ditto Chairmen (and women), CEOs, and successful entrepreneurs. That fact, coupled with Mercedes-Benz's legendary reliability when correctly maintained, guaranteed a lot of cars are not only surviving but thriving to this day. This particular 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is no different. Displaying 162,000 miles on the odometer, it's said to have undergone a complete restoration approximately a decade ago. Of those miles, a mere 2,000 are reported to have been done post-restoration, making this car as fresh as you can expect. Are you ready to put another 160,000 on this car? Trust us, you'll enjoy every moment of doing so.

Exterior and Interior

This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL flaunts its timeless design in a regal shade of new teal paint and rolls on period-correct Mercedes-Benz alloys. Lower models in Mercedes-Benz's hierarchy might have gotten steel wheels and hubcaps at the time, not the top-shelf SL. As a proper North American market homologated car, it's got the obligatory elongated bumpers and separate headlamps, too. The car comes with a black convertible top, allowing you to enjoy unlimited sun and sky on pleasant days. Inside, you've got a two-seat cabin in black and tan, with plenty of creature comforts for the time. There's air conditioning and the stock Becker Grand Prix radio cassette head unit, as was common on Mercedes-Benz vehicles at the time. We also see an Alpine CD changer control directly beneath the head unit, indicating that this car has CD playback capabilities. A peek into the trunk confirms this, so you can load up a selection of CDs whenever you hit the road. And you'll definitely want to hit the road often in this car, thanks to its sublime ride and surprisingly potent engine.

Engine

As the top dog in the R107 line-up, this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL enjoys a 5.6L V8 beneath its long hood. You can call up 227hp and 287lb-ft via your right foot and send it to the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic gearbox. Meanwhile, the recirculating ball steering wheel with power assistance and 4-wheel power disc brakes ensure that driving this car is as easy as you'd expect.

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

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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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