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1986 Mercedes-Benz R107 560SL
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Highlights
- Top specification 230bhp 5.6L V8
- Smart black over grey colour scheme
- New roof and matching factory hard top
- Well kept car inside and out
- Recent work to fuel pump, filter, distributor and spark plugs
- Clean CARFAX report
- European import duties and VAT paid
The Appeal
The R107 was built to cover large distances quickly and in comfort. That made it popular with American buyers, who got treated to the big 5.6L V8 denied to European customers.
That motor’s long-legged, effortless appeal explains why 560SLs are returning to Europe, where the same desire to cruise at speed over many miles holds sway. These big 230bhp cars are perfect for long road trips and classic car tours.
This ‘86 560SL is finished in understated black with a matching roof and hard top. Inside there is complementary grey leather interior. It is one of the later galvanised cars, which likely explains the well-preserved condition.
The car has recently been imported from dry Arizona state in the USA and we are told that all duties and VAT have been paid. It will need to be inspected and road registered, and the seller advises a general checkover due to limited recent use. There is a clean CARFAX report attesting to its good provenance.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1986
- Factory built December 1985
- Import duties and VAT paid for Europe
- Recently imported from dry Arizona state in USA
- Requires inspection and registration
- We are advised it has been little used in recent years
- Comes with American title
- CARFAX report dated January 2023 shows service history 1990 to 2007
- Factory handbooks and wallet
The Condition
- Factory black (040O) paintwork in good order with consistent finish and colour
- Buyers should anticipate some age-related marks to paintwork due to use
- Vendor advises that there are multiple marks and light scratches to paintwork
- Bodywork presents well with arches, sills and underside appearing good in photographs
- We recommend buyers check the photographs of the bodywork carefully
- Recently fitted black soft top roof in very good condition
- Matching factory hard top with stand in good general condition
- Recently fitted with new tyres which have been balanced and aligned
- Factory ‘Gullideckel’ alloy wheels in good order
- Grey leather interior in generally well kept condition with light wear
- Cabin fittings including veneers, trim and door cards are well kept
- Dashboard cover recently replaced
- Fitted with factory Becker stereo but this has not been tested
The Mechanics
- 5.6-litre (5,547cc) M117 ’V8 230bhp engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Factory tool kit in good condition
- Vendor advises that the car runs, drives and shifts
- We are told it will require maintenance due to lack of recent use
- Fuel distributor recently overhauled
- Fuel pump and filter recently replaced
- Recent new spark plugs
- No reported running or driving issues except highlighted above
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