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WDBBA48D0KA100275
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
Mercedes-Benz has many iconic cars under its belt. For example, the Mercedes-Benz SL Class, with SL for the German word Sport-Leicht or Sport Light in English, has been the go-to car for individuals looking for class and performance. One of the series' iconic models is the Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107, which were produced from 1971 to 1989. The 560 SL was the top-of-the-line offering by Mercedes during its period and thus is one of America's most frequently seen cars on the road. Take a drive in this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL down memory lane and experience what Personal Luxury in automobiles meant in an era of excess. This car is a timeless masterpiece, and as such the seller reports that the car is in excellent condition and has accumulated just over 112,000 miles during its 36 years of life.
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.
The Mercedes-Benz SL is known to be one of the best luxury grand tourers in the world. With a lineage directly traceable back to the original 300SL Gullwing of 1954, the nameplate has plenty of reverence in petrolhead circles, too. Many will recall, in particular, the R107 generation from 1971 to 1989. This generation is famous because Hollywood loved it. Many movies featured the car driven by affluent characters in the movies. Moreover, the stars themselves fell in love with the R107, and many ended up owning and driving these cars off-screen, too. That's why the market is full of great examples, such as this 82,000-mile 1987 Mercedes-Benz SL560 Convertible, waiting for its next owner. Will that be you?
Drive your family around in luxury in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. With three spacious rows of Captain Chairs, this SUV will surprise you and your passengers with its remarkable agility. While the ride can remain smooth when you want, engaging the Sport mode presents you with taut body control, a feature that even the Land Rover Range Rover does not possess. With a mere 5,300 miles on the clock, this 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 is as good as brand-new.
The first Black Series to reach the American shores and only the second of its kind ever produced was none other than the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series. Modeled after the official safety car of Formula 1 at the time and boasting heritage from the German Touring Car Championship, this iconic Black Series made its grand debut at the prestigious 2007 New York Auto Show. Transforming the standard CLK63 into a road-legal racecar, they threw the rear seats away, upgraded the suspension, and fitted larger tires and aerodynamic elements, all the while maximizing the power output of a 6.3-liter V8. Only a mere 12,766 miles on the odometer and with 700 models produced, this particular CLK63 AMG Black Series waits for you in Florida, offering one of the best driving experiences of the 2000s.
Like most Mercedes-Benz cars, the timeless SL series is known for retaining its value as soon as it rolled off the showroom floor. In contrast to the mass production of most cars during its era, the number of SLs manufactured was very small. Only 23,742 units were built from 1968 through 1971, with roughly half of this figure sold in the United States, making this 280SL a rare collectible. It famously used the same double A-frame suspension proven years ago on the legendary 300 SL. This Mercedes-Benz 280SL has been kept by the second owner from 1973 to the present and is reported to have been serviced on time throughout that period. With just 119,000 miles on the clock, this 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL awaits your ownership in Washington.
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