- 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
- 5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8
- Bosch KE-Jetronic CIS-E Mechanical Fuel Injection
- 4-Speed Automatic
- RWD
- Cabernet Red Metallic Exterior
- Burgundy Leather Interior
- Hard Top Included
- Aftermarket Kenwood Head Unit
Arguably the most popular Mercedes-Benz model in the United States during the Seventies and Eighties, The R107 era of their SL-Class grand tourer saw over 204,000 units find homes. This was during an 18-year production run that spanned 1971 to 1989. Impressive as the figure may be for a luxury car, it’s even more admirable when you consider that just over 300,000 were made in total! In fact, more R107 SLs found homes Stateside than they did in Germany or anywhere else in the world. Today, there’s no shortage of fine examples, thanks to the car’s superb Mercedes-Benz build quality. Hence, this Texas-based 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is a rather sensible purchase to make, even if you have no idea about classic cars. With its 5.6-liter V8, 4-speed automatic gearbox and aftermarket Kenwood stereo unit, it’s a sound choice. Don’t worry about the 142,000 miles on the odometer, these cars are built to go the distance if maintained well.
Exterior and Interior
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL comes in Cabernet Red Metallic, a fine shade that evokes memories of, well, a Cabernet, which in case you didn’t know, is a type of wine. The car comes with its color-matched removable hard top as well, since the R107’s party piece is such a feature. With the top off, you’ve got a gorgeous boulevard cruiser to enjoy, while the top ensures that winter drives are as comfortable as possible. The burgundy interior of this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is also very Eighties in shade. It’s mostly stock, save for the aftermarket Kenwood head unit in the wood-trimmed dash, sitting above the climate controls. This two-seat grand tourer also packs a slim aftermarket subwoofer in the padded luggage area behind the seats, which augments its decently spacious trunk.
Engine
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL has a reported 227hp and 287lb-ft as its official outputs. This is courtesy of its 5.6-liter naturally aspirated V8. The engine uses Bosch KE-Jetronic CIS-E mechanical fuel injection. It drives the rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission. The car also has power-assisted disc brakes and recirculating ball steering. Plus, its suspension is designed to provide a smooth and refined ride over hundreds of miles of cruising.
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.
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250 C 2.8 is a classic W114 coupe with the elegant pillarless profile that makes these cars so distinctive today. Showing approximately 90,892 miles, it pairs traditional Mercedes-Benz styling with a 2.8L naturally aspirated inline-six, a 4-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. Finished in white over a red MB-Tex/leather interior, this example has the kind of period-correct character enthusiasts look for, with touches such as woodgrain dashboard trim, a Becker Europa radio, and sheepskin seat covers adding to the vintage European grand-touring atmosphere.
This 2012 Mercedes-Benz G 550 4MATIC is the kind of G-Class enthusiasts tend to gravitate toward: old-school W463 character, a naturally aspirated V8, permanent all-wheel drive, and a specification that feels special without changing what makes the G-Wagen so iconic. Showing approximately 69,673 miles, this example is finished in designo Night Black Magno over designo Black leather, giving it a stealthy factory appearance that is especially well suited to the squared-off body. Add in the Seat Comfort Package, Harman Kardon Logic 7 audio, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seating, stainless exterior trim, and a factory sport exhaust, and this is a G 550 that blends serious presence with the kind of analog luxury SUV character that later generations moved away from.
Few SUVs blend unmistakable presence, serious performance, and luxury quite like the Mercedes-AMG G 63, and this 2024 example takes that formula even further with an especially aggressive factory specification. Showing approximately 10,363 miles, it is finished in MANUFAKTUR Night Black Magno over Classic Red/Black Exclusive Nappa leather, creating a dramatic contrast inside and out. Its equipment list is equally notable, including the AMG Performance Package, Exclusive Interior Package Plus, Night Package Magno, AMG Carbon Fiber Trim, MANUFAKTUR Logo Package, and 22-inch AMG matte black cross-spoke forged wheels. This is a G 63 configured to emphasize both AMG performance character and the highly distinctive design details that make the model so desirable.
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250 C 2.8 is a classic W114 coupe with the elegant pillarless profile that makes these cars so distinctive today. Showing approximately 90,892 miles, it pairs traditional Mercedes-Benz styling with a 2.8L naturally aspirated inline-six, a 4-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. Finished in white over a red MB-Tex/leather interior, this example has the kind of period-correct character enthusiasts look for, with touches such as woodgrain dashboard trim, a Becker Europa radio, and sheepskin seat covers adding to the vintage European grand-touring atmosphere.
This 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible is one of the most distinctive luxury cars of its era, combining four-door convertible bodywork, rear-hinged rear doors, and unmistakable slab-sided styling with big-block V8 power. Showing approximately 70,566 miles, this example is finished in Platinum Metallic over a reupholstered black leather interior and is fitted with an aftermarket black convertible soft top. Its 462ci V8, C6 automatic, power accessories, air conditioning, and updated sound system give it the kind of effortless cruising character enthusiasts expect from a full-size Continental.
This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Restomod “SS Tribute” takes the classic second-generation Chevelle shape and pairs it with a much more serious performance package. Showing approximately 9,311 miles, it is finished in House of Kolor Kandy Burgundy and features SS badging, a cowl-induction-style hood, and a muscular stance that fits the car’s upgraded drivetrain. Under the hood sits a 468ci V8 reported at 500 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque, backed by a Tremec TKO 600 5-speed manual. A 12-bolt Positraction rear end, Moser axles, Richmond 4.10 gears, Hotchkis sway bars, and additional suspension upgrades make this Chevelle far more than a cosmetic tribute.
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