The Mercedes-Benz SL is the hallowed German luxury automaker’s pinnacle two-door offering. Since 1954, the SL has been around in some form, and the latest generation of this iconic model starts from this year onwards. Signifying ‘Super Leicht’, whilst the current and immediate past generation SLs may be anything but light, they make up for it with ample power and agility, resulting in fine grand tourers. This fine example is an R107-generation 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible that hails from California with a healthy 96,000 miles under its belt. It’s also got all maintenance records available from the date of purchase.
Enjoying a long production run from 1971 to 1989, the R107 SL was the only roadster in the Mercedes-Benz stable during that time. This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible wears a clean Arctic White paint job and rolls on a set of chromed 15-inch period-correct wheels. Being a convertible, it’s endowed with a contrasting black soft-top, as well as a removable hardtop in white, giving you the best of both worlds with this fine boulevard cruiser. The interior is a similarly decent affair with gray leather and wood trim. Amenities include cruise control, power windows, power door locks, climate control, and a modern Clarion head unit with CD and MP3 compatibility. The switch for the power antenna lies directly above the head unit. The driver grips a four-spoked airbag-endowed steering wheel, directly ahead of the clear and easy-to-read Mercedes-Benz gauge cluster.
This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible packs a 5.6L V8 with Bosch fuel injection. Whilst European-market cars with this engine got 237hp and 296lb-ft, US-market cars such as this one were slightly lower down on power, at 227hp and 287lb-ft owing to the emissions regulations of the time. Nevertheless, the zero-to-sixty sprint could be dispatched (when new) in under eight seconds, and a top speed of just under 140mph was possible, which is reasonable modern-level performance since this car is meant to be a cruiser rather than a bruiser. The drive is sent to the rear wheels via a Mercedes-Benz 4G-Tronic automatic transmission. Braking is via discs on all wheels with anti-lock braking for added safety.
Car Location: California Arctic White Exterior new black soft top removable hard top 15" Chrome Wheels Power Windows Power Door Locks Cruise Control Maintenance Records from Date of Purchase Anti Lock Brakes Gray Leather Interior
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.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class stands in stark contrast to the rest of this iconic German luxury car maker’s offerings. Its boxy, prominent, and can venture off-road with gusto. Introduced in 1979 as a military machine on the request of the Shah of Iran, civilian variants emerged in 1979. Since then, the G-Class has gained the typical Mercedes-Benz luxury features and technological highlights, but maintains its immense off-road capabilities. This 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 is one fine example and it’s up for sale in Salt Lake City, Utah. With 94,604 miles on it, you can tell that it’s meant to be driven. Plus, given its off-road abilities, this is the perfect family vehicle for the outdoors-loving crowd.
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