1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8 | 4-Speed Automatic | Palomino Leather Interior

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LOT #

260251215

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Model:
VIN:
WDBBA48DXJA080261
Lot Number:
260251215
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
82,276 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Cream
Interior Color:
Palomino
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
California
  • 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

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

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.

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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
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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