1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8 | 4-Speed Automatic | Burl Walnut Wood Trim

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260456607

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Model:
VIN:
WDBBA48D3JA090744
Lot Number:
260456607
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
50,539 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Arctic White
Interior Color:
Blue
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Alabama
  • 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
  • 5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8
  • Bosch KE-Jetronic CIS Fuel Injection
  • 4-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Arctic White Exterior
  • Blue Interior
  • Blue Convertible Soft Top
  • Body-Color Hardtop
  • Burl Walnut Wood Trim
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Becker Grand Prix AM/FM Cassette Stereo
  • 15" Gullideckel Alloy Wheels

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

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.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is a masterclass in understated European luxury. Finished in Arctic White, the R107’s crisp proportions, upright grille, and restrained chrome accents have aged with remarkable grace, making it instantly recognizable decades after production ended. The matching body-color removable hardtop gives the car a coupe-like elegance for cooler weather, while the blue convertible soft top offers classic open-air touring when conditions are right. Completing the factory look are the signature 15-inch Gullideckel alloy wheels, whose distinctive turbine-inspired design became synonymous with Mercedes-Benz performance and luxury models of the era. The interior of this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL reflects the bank-vault quality that defined Mercedes-Benz in the 1980s. The blue cabin creates a rich contrast against the Arctic White exterior, while burl walnut wood trim adds warmth and sophistication throughout the center console and dashboard. Driver-focused ergonomics remain excellent, with straightforward controls and a layout designed for long-distance comfort rather than gimmickry. Automatic climate control ensures year-round comfort, while the factory Becker Grand Prix AM/FM cassette stereo preserves the car’s authentic period-correct ambiance. The cabin remains one of the strongest reminders of Mercedes-Benz’s era of uncompromising engineering.

Engine

Power comes from Mercedes-Benz’s robust 5.6L naturally aspirated V8, fed by Bosch KE-Jetronic CIS fuel injection and paired with a smooth 4-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels. Factory output was rated at approximately 227 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque in U.S. specification, delivering effortless acceleration and relaxed highway cruising befitting a grand touring roadster. The 560 SL was engineered more as a refined high-speed continent crusher than an outright sports car, prioritizing composure, durability, and mechanical confidence. With legendary Mercedes build quality, dependable V8 power, and a chassis designed for long-term ownership, the 560 SL remains one of the smartest entries into classic European motoring.

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Passenger side photo of 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
$33,200

Few Mercedes-Benz roadsters carry the same old-school grand-touring presence as the R107 560 SL. This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL shows 118,121 miles and pairs its 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 with a classic Smoke Silver Metallic exterior, Brazil Brown leather interior, and Dark Brown convertible soft top. A body-color removable hardtop adds another layer of versatility, while period equipment including 15-inch Gullideckel alloy wheels, burl wood trim, a Becker Grand Prix cassette stereo, automatic climate control, and cruise control captures the character of Mercedes-Benz luxury from the era. It is a specification that combines V8 power, open-air motoring, and unmistakably traditional Mercedes styling.

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Passenger side photo of 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
$25,000

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.

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Passenger side photo of 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
$49,500

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.

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Current Ask
$93,500

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Passenger side photo of 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
$33,200

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2019 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG

Current Ask
$135,000

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Current Ask
$49,700

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Current Ask
$16,999

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Current Ask
$55,000

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