- 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
- 5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8
- Bosch KE-Jetronic Mechanical Fuel Injection
- 4-Speed Automatic
- RWD
- Cream Exterior
- Palomino Leather Interior
- Brown Convertible Soft Top
- Removable Body-Color Hardtop
- Becker Grand Prix AM/FM Cassette Radio
This nice Crème-colored 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is one of the best classic cars one can ask for, especially if you’re a newcomer to classic car collecting. It comes from the wildly popular R107 generation of Mercedes-Benz’s SL-Class luxury grand tourer. The R107 was made between 1971 and 1989, and of the 300,175 units produced, over 200,000 came to the United States! That alone shows how popular the car was, and if you watch a Seventies or Eighties (or even Nineties) movie or TV series, there’s a chance that an R107 will make an appearance on screen. With such star-studded endorsement, this 88,000-mile car from San Luis Obispo, California is a fine buy. It’s got a nice tan interior, a 5.6-liter V8 under the hood, and even includes the removable hardtop!
Exterior and Interior
What’s that we said? Removable hardtop? Yes, the R107 came with a detachable, body-colored hardtop! That’s why examples like this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL are perfect all-season cars that you can drive regardless of the time of year. In fact, with this car, you’re basically getting a full coupe, as well as a proper convertible all rolled into one stylish package. You can remove the detachable hardtop and leave it at home during Summertime. Then, you’ve still got a dark brown convertible soft top to deploy if the sun gets too hot. Since this car is an official North American import, it’s got the elongated safety bumpers and dual sealed-beam headlamps that European cars didn’t have. The tan interior of this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is a two-seat affair, with a padded luggage space behind, augmenting the car’s decently accommodating trunk. This configuration was another popular choice in North America. Most European market cars had a small set of rear seats, making the car a two plus two. This was offered for North America too, but few buyers went for it. Instead, they preferred the car’s fine long-distance cruising abilities and wanted more luggage space instead. The cabin is well equipped, with cruise control, climate control and even the original Becker Grand Prix radio!
Engine
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL packs a 5.6-liter fuel-injected V8. It’s rated for a reported 227hp and 287lb-ft of torque. It drives the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic transmission which was introduced in 1981; pre-1981 cars have a 3-speed unit. The car also has power ventilated disc brakes and power steering.
The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL represents the final and most developed era of the long-running R107 roadster, combining classic Mercedes-Benz styling with V8 power and open-top grand touring appeal. Showing approximately 90,617 miles, this example is finished in Astral Silver Metallic over Royal Blue leather and is equipped with both a Dark Blue convertible soft top and a removable body-color hardtop. Features such as 15-inch Gullideckel alloy wheels, automatic climate control, cruise control, power accessories, and period aftermarket equipment including a cellular car phone and Alpine audio head unit give this 560 SL a distinctive blend of factory luxury and late-1980s character.
Few grand tourers wear their age as gracefully as the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL, and this example captures the R107 formula in one of its most desirable late-production forms. Showing approximately 39,199 miles, it pairs a Signal Red exterior with a Palomino leather interior and Dark Brown convertible soft top, giving it the quintessential color combination many enthusiasts associate with the era. As the flagship U.S.-market R107, the 560 SL blended V8 power, understated luxury, and timeless styling into a roadster that remains one of Mercedes-Benz’s most recognizable classics.
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.
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 blends classic grand-touring proportions with the technology and comfort that defined Mercedes’ flagship roadsters of the era. Showing approximately 95,000 miles, this example is finished in Pewter Metallic over a Stone interior and is powered by the smooth 5.0L naturally aspirated M113 V8. Equipment such as the Trim Package, Chestnut Wood Trim, bi-xenon headlamps, ABC Active Body Control suspension, heated front seats, COMAND navigation, and premium sound system give this SL the right mix of luxury, performance, and long-distance usability.
The 2024 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE 4MATIC+ represents the most extreme expression of the modern S-Class formula, combining flagship luxury with AMG’s electrified high-performance engineering. This example shows just 9,547 miles and is finished in striking MANUFAKTUR Signature Moonlight White Magno over Black AMG Exclusive Nappa Leather. Its specification is especially strong, with the AMG Carbon Fiber Exterior Package, AMG Night Package, Carbon Fiber Trim, AMG Exclusive Package, forged 21-inch wheels, and wireless headsets all contributing to a highly optioned configuration.
The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL comes from the early years of the R107 generation, a period when Mercedes-Benz was still establishing the naming conventions that would define the model in the U.S. market. Showing approximately 106,842 miles, this example is finished in red over a Parchment interior and features both a removable hardtop and convertible soft top. One of the more interesting details is the 350 SL badging paired with the 4.5L V8 specification. Early U.S.-market R107s were sold with 350 SL badging despite using the larger 4.5L V8, before Mercedes-Benz transitioned the U.S. designation to 450 SL. That makes the badging part of the car’s period character rather than simply a mismatch.
The 1972 Chevrolet Impala Coupe takes the full-size presence of Chevrolet’s early-1970s flagship and gives it a much more custom street-machine personality. Showing approximately 29,521 miles, this example is finished in Covert Tan with a Black interior and Black vinyl roof, while massive 26-inch Giovanni gold-finish wheels completely transform its stance. Under the hood sits a 400ci V8 upgraded with Holley electronic fuel injection and a Holley ignition system, backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission. Add in power steering, power-assisted front disc brakes, factory air conditioning, an aftermarket suspension setup, and a modern sound system, and this Impala blends classic big-body cruising with bold custom style.
The 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is one of the most desirable expressions of the mid-year Corvette formula, and this example has the right ingredients: L79 small-block power, a 4-speed manual, side pipes, and unmistakable Sting Ray styling. Showing approximately 51,636 miles, this Rally Red coupe is powered by the 327ci L79 V8 rated at 350 horsepower and paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. With its black interior, wood-rim steering wheel, full instrumentation, deluxe wheels, and side-mount exhaust, this Corvette delivers the kind of analog, mechanical driving experience that defines the C2 generation.
The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro “SS Clone” delivers the look and attitude of a first-generation SS with a driver-focused small-block setup underneath. Showing approximately 75,437 miles, this example is finished in Red with dual white racing stripes over a Black interior and is powered by a 350ci V8 backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. A Holley 700 CFM 4-barrel carburetor, aftermarket headers, Hurst floor shifter, power steering, and air conditioning give it a strong mix of muscle-car character and street usability. With SS badging, a custom paint job, and the right stance, this Camaro has the classic late-1960s presence enthusiasts look for.
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