
- 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.
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