1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8 | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission | Aftermarket Wheels

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250332659

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Model:
VIN:
WDBBA48D2JA087236
Lot Number:
250332659
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
81,476 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Red
Interior Color:
Saddle
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
  • 5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8
  • Bosch KE-Jetronic Fuel Injection
  • 4-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Red Exterior
  • Saddle Leather Interior
  • Black Soft Top
  • Red Hard Top
  • Car Cover
  • Aftermarket Wheels

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

If you want to own a practical and regularly usable German classic, an example of the R107 series Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a great choice. Produced from 1971 to 1989, later models of the series were much upgraded and updated over the earlier ones. Plus, with their legendary Mercedes-Benz build quality and reliability from the period, there’s little reason to fear a well-maintained example. This 81,476-mile 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL from Spring Hill, Florida is one prime example. It’s said to be an all-stock car, save for its aftermarket five-double spoke alloy wheels which are from Mercedes-Benz anyways, so you’re still in the family. Let’s find out a bit more about this car.

Exterior and Interior

Draped in gorgeous bright red, this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is a car for those who aren’t shy of attention. The car’s newer Mercedes-Benz silver alloy wheels add a further degree of interest, in the form of a retro-modern way. You can easily tell that this is a US-market car by way of its elongated safety bumpers and dual sealed beam headlamps, but these elements don’t really take away the overall charm of the R107’s design which was the work of Joseph Gallitzendörfer and Friedrich Geiger. Furthermore, this car comes with a color-matched removable hardtop, as well as a black convertible top, so it’s like having two cars in one package. A car cover is also included with the sale. The Saddle colored interior of this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL comes with comforts such as automatic climate control, power mirrors, power windows and a power radio antenna. The classic radio has been swapped out for a moder modern Kenwood single-DIN head unit with a CD player, a USB port and an AUX input. This is a very reasonable upgrade, as it broadens your choices of music, and we also see a set of new speakers installed within the rear cargo area behind the two seats. Since this is a later model R107, it’s also got the airbag-equipped steering wheel that came about in the Eighties.

Engine

A 5.6-liter naturally aspirated V8 powers this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL, and it’s hooked up to a 4-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive system. This makes for effortless performance in town and on the highway. Power steering and power disc brakes are standard as well.

Walk-around Video of this Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Passenger side photo of 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
$27,500

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL represents the final and most developed chapter of the long-running R107 roadster, pairing classic Mercedes-Benz styling with V8 power and a luxury-focused driving experience. Showing 111,950 miles, this example is finished in Arctic White over Alpaca Gray leather with a black convertible soft top. Its specification includes automatic climate control, a folding front armrest, heat-insulating green glass, a heated rear window, and a Sony audio head unit. With its upright grille, long hood, compact two-seat cabin, and unmistakable R107 profile, the 560 SL remains one of the most recognizable Mercedes-Benz roadsters of its era.

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Passenger side photo of 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
$23,500

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL represents the final and most developed iteration of the long-running R107 SL platform, combining classic Mercedes-Benz roadster styling with the smooth V8 power and refinement expected of the flagship 560 model. Showing 148,002 miles, this example is finished in Desert Taupe Metallic over a Pebble leather interior and is accompanied by both a Dark Brown convertible soft top and a body-colored removable hard top. Automatic climate control, heat-insulating green glass, and an anti-theft alarm system add to the grand-touring character, while the 5.6L V8 and rear-wheel-drive layout give the 560 SL the relaxed yet capable performance that made it one of the defining luxury roadsters of its era.

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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
$27,500

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL represents the final and most developed chapter of the long-running R107 roadster, pairing classic Mercedes-Benz styling with V8 power and a luxury-focused driving experience. Showing 111,950 miles, this example is finished in Arctic White over Alpaca Gray leather with a black convertible soft top. Its specification includes automatic climate control, a folding front armrest, heat-insulating green glass, a heated rear window, and a Sony audio head unit. With its upright grille, long hood, compact two-seat cabin, and unmistakable R107 profile, the 560 SL remains one of the most recognizable Mercedes-Benz roadsters of its era.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG

Current Ask
$224,200

The 2024 Mercedes-AMG G 63 remains one of the most recognizable performance SUVs on the market, combining the G-Class’ unmistakable military-inspired shape with hand-built AMG V8 power and a luxury-focused cabin. This example shows approximately 9,814 miles and is finished in MANUFAKTUR Night Black Magno over a Classic Red/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather interior. Its specification is especially strong, with 22-inch AMG Matte Black Forged Monoblock wheels, AMG Carbon Fiber Trim, the AMG Night Package Magno, and the Exclusive Interior Package Plus. The result is a G 63 with a dark, aggressive exterior theme contrasted by a far more expressive red-and-black cabin.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG P31

Current Ask
$31,500

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG P31 comes from an era when AMG was still willing to put a huge naturally aspirated V8 into a compact luxury sedan, and that formula is exactly why the W204 C 63 has become such an enthusiast favorite. This example goes a step further with the desirable P31 AMG Development Package, which brings increased output, a 174-mph top-speed limiter, a carbon fiber trunk lid spoiler, and red-painted brake calipers. Finished in Palladium Silver Metallic over Black leather, it also carries a limited-slip differential, Multimedia Package, Lane Tracking Package, and KEYLESS-GO. Showing approximately 115,211 miles, this is the kind of C 63 that appeals to buyers who want the old-school AMG experience: big-displacement V8 power, rear-wheel drive, and a chassis with plenty of attitude.

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