Fire up your entertainment app of choice and flick to any Eighties movie. Chances are, you'll see an R107 Mercedes-Benz SL roadster being driven by someone in the film. That's because the R107 generation was a mega hit for Mercedes-Benz in the United States. Dearly loved by Hollywood, many of the stars themselves bought the car as their private transportation. Thanks to the immense love the R107 received in the United States, finding one is relatively easy. Take this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster as an example. With a mere 50,000 miles on the clock, this car has reportedly undergone some maintenance to keep it fresh. Read on to find out why it could be your ideal weekend companion, and future investment.
Wearing a white coat, we're told that the paint of this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster has been refreshed on the hood to ensure a lasting ownership to admire the timeless lines that were penned in the late Sixties, but remain relevant to this day. Now, let's open the driver's door and settle down into the left-hand seat. As a two-seater, this is the best seat in the house. You sit low, gripping an airbag-equipped steering wheel and gazing at a clear analog instrument cluster. A cruise control stalk is visible on the left-hand side of the steering column. Gaze towards the center console and you'll find a climate control system, as well as a Pioneer radio with CD player. Meanwhile, a quick look at the parcel shelf behind the seats will reveal upgraded speakers.
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster comes with a 5.6L V8 under the hood, that was good for 227hp and 287lb-ft when new. It drives the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic gearbox. The current owner reports a host of replacement parts to keep this beauty running reliably. Items include new hoses, brake pads, brake rotors, brake calipers, tie rods, steering linkages, fuel tank, fuel pump, and battery. Finally, the engine has received an oil change.
If you want a German classic car with some modern conveniences, a V8 under the hood and a fine legacy, you can’t go amiss by choosing a Mercedes-Benz SL from the R107 era. Over 300,000 were made between 1971 and 1989, of which two thirds came to North America. The R107 redefined the term boulevard cruiser, with its performance, luxury interior and driving manners over long distances. If that sounds like your cup of tea, we have this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL for sale right now. It’s from Scottsdale, Arizona, and has covered just over 71,000 miles so far. It’s also got a smooth M177 5.6-liter V8 under the hood.
You might be wondering why there are so many R107-series Mercedes-Benz SLs for sale. Certainly, we at Exotic Car Trader have shifted our fair share. You see, that’s because the R107 was one of the best-sellers of its time. Between 1971 and 1989, Mercedes-Benz made over 300,000 of them. That’s pretty decent for a top-tier luxury car, and what’s even more eye-widening is, two-thirds of that was official US market sales! Yes, that’s before we consider the gray market or personal imports from Europe. Another factor that explains why so many are surviving is because they are built to last. Packing that inimitable Mercedes-Benz quality and sturdiness, there are plenty of examples to go around, ensuring that as many enthusiasts can experience the car as possible. Today’s 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL from Blue Ridge, Georgia is no different. It may have driven over 149,000 miles so far, but that’s mere chicken feed for this Merc. Plus, it comes with the original window sticker and maintenance records too.
With over 300,000 produced and two-thirds of that ending up in North America, the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL-Class is one of those success stories that must be told. The series ran between 1971 and 1989, and during that time, Mercedes-Benz made countless upgrades and updates. While American cars were burdened with lower power outputs and emission controls, European cars were able to better weather the storm as they were already being made to be frugal yet powerful. So, if you’d like to get your hands on a well-equipped, low-mileage R107, this 39,000-mile 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL from Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the right choice. With its V8 engine, 4-speed automatic gearbox and leather interior, this is old-school Mercedes-Benz luxury at its finest.
Mercedes-Benz has a fine array of grand tourers, but if you want a true-blue sports car with a star on its nose, the Mercedes-AMG GT is as fine as they come. Introduced in 2014, the AMG GT is now in its second generation of production. It’s a fearsome two-door fastback coupe with a twin-turbo V8 under its hood. Hence, it makes for a fine car to drive regularly, and we have a 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 55 for sale right now. This 3,000-mile machine comes with a 469 horsepower 4.0-liter V8, an AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed automatic gearbox, all-wheel drive and a host of tech features. It’s currenrly available in Dallas.
If you want a German classic car with some modern conveniences, a V8 under the hood and a fine legacy, you can’t go amiss by choosing a Mercedes-Benz SL from the R107 era. Over 300,000 were made between 1971 and 1989, of which two thirds came to North America. The R107 redefined the term boulevard cruiser, with its performance, luxury interior and driving manners over long distances. If that sounds like your cup of tea, we have this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL for sale right now. It’s from Scottsdale, Arizona, and has covered just over 71,000 miles so far. It’s also got a smooth M177 5.6-liter V8 under the hood.
Formerly called the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, the GLE represents the midsize sport utility offering from Mercedes-Benz, and has done so since 1997. Then, it was called the ML-Class and rode on a traditional, body on frame configuration. However, since 2005 and the second generation, a unibody construction was adopted, and the M-Class became more road-oriented. The GLE name came in 2015 when the third generation was facelifted, and basically alludes to the model being the SUV equivalent of an E-Class. Today, what we have is a fourth-generation example from the house of Mercedes-AMG. This 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 has traveled just over 27,000 miles and comes with a twin-turbo straight six under the hood. It’s also got 4MATIC all-wheel drive and the usual Mercedes-Benz refinements to enjoy, in its quest to be your next family vehicle. If you’d like to answer its call, let us know.
Grand touring, it's an experience that blends the finest elements of what makes automotive. The perfect recipe calls for equal parts performance, looks, luxury, and a hint of practicality. There are a handful of manufacturers who have perfected the recipe for grand touring, and BMW is one of them. Present today is a frontrunner in their lineup of grand tourers, taking shape with this 2012 BMW 650i Convertible. With a reported 98,000 miles on the clock, this machine looks forward to being commanded by its new custodian and to exploring weekend getaways in style.
The Porsche Panamera is a four-door luxury car from Porsche that was introduced for the 2009 model year. Curiously, it’s not the first four-door to come from the German sports car maker; that honor goes to the Cayenne several years earlier. With its coupe-inspired silhouette and sporty driving dynamics, the Panamera is intended to offer a more practical four-door four-seat alternative to the 911. Here, we have a second-generation 2023 Porsche Panamera GTS for sale from California. It’s got just 2,748 miles on the clock and a twin-turbo V8 under the hood. It’s also equipped with the Premium Package, front massage seats and the Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound Package. If you want a luxurious but engaging to drive four-seater with space for a small family, this car ticks all the boxes.
Vantage has been a tag that Aston Martin used to use to denote the higher-performance variants of their existing cars, such as the DB7. But in 2005, that changed when this prolific British sports car maker decided to make a model called the Vantage. That’s what we have here, a first-generation Aston Martin Vantage V8 for sale from Poquoson, Virginia. The car has got a manual gearbox, a Caspian Blue interior and only over 41,000 miles to its name. If you’d like to experience one of the finest British grand tourers from the mid to late 2000s, as well as channel a little bit of James Bond suaveness, this reportedly all-stock car is ideal.
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