Highlights

Dutch registered 560SL
Desirable facelift car with galvanised chassis
APK to July 2026
Smart Smoke Silver over Medium Red leather
Well maintained car with regular servicing
Clean CARFAX report

The Appeal

America arguably got the best of the R107, namely the effortless 560SL with the engine from the big C126 coupe. It is perhaps no surprise then that many of these cars are returning to Europe to be snapped up by local collectors.

This car returned to its home continent in 2024 and is now correctly Dutch registered. It carries the reassurance of a APK technical inspection valid to July 2025. Finished in popular Smoke Silver metallic with a medium red leather cabin, it is a well specified example that wears its age very lightly. It is one of the later facelift cars with the galvanised chassis.

The positive impression is reinforced by the history file. There is a well-stamped service book and a clean CARFAX report. The car comes with its factory hard top in matching colour and a well kept black folding soft top.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in the USA in February 1987
Factory built in August 1986 for delivery to the USA
Retains its factory colour scheme
Mercedes-Benz datacard reproduced below
Vendor reports the car has a clean CARFAX report
Service book with regular stamps to support displayed mileage
Imported to Netherlands and locally registered in August 2024
APK valid to 25th July 2026

Mercedes-Benz Datacard:

Interior Leather - Medium Red (277)
Paint 1 Smoke Silver Metallic (702o)
Paint 2 Smoke Silver Metallic (702o)
Paint 5 77
Approx. Build Date 1986-08
240 Outside Temperature Indicator
262 Elimination Of Rear End Spoiler
442 Airbag In Steering Wheel
461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
491 U.S. Version
506 Outside Rear View Mirror, Left And Right, Heated (Electrically Adjustable On The ight)
519 Becker Radio Mexico Grand Prix, Electronic (Usa)
531 Automatic Antenna
543 Sun Visor With Vanity Mirror, Illuminated, Left And Right
551 Anti-Theft/Anti-Break-In Warning System
570 Folding Armrest, Front
581 Automatic Climate Control
592 Heat-Insulating Glass, All-Around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter
639 Elimination Of First-Aid Box And Warning Triangle
740 Black Soft Top Fabric 9001
807 Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year

The Condition

Smart Smoke Silver metallic (702O) with matching hard top in good condition for age
Paintwork appears well kept with some minor signs of age to note
Bodywork presents well with straight panels and arches and sills being in fair condition
Factory hard top with good paintwork and headlining and fits correctly as shown
Black factory-correct folding soft top with clear rear screens as shown
Sits on correct ‘Gullideckel’ alloy wheels in good general condition as shown
Standard car with rear spoiler delete
Lights and glasswork present well and fitted to USA market specification including central rear brake light
Medium red leather interior in good condition with some ageing typical of mileage
Interior fittings including veneers and switchgear present well for age with some deterioration
Supplied by factory with Becker stereo and now fitted with later modern stereo as shown

Specification:

ABS
Air conditioning
Center armrest
Chromed front bumper
Chromed grille
Chromed mirrors
Chromed rear bumper
Cruise control
Detachable roof
Driver side airbag
Fog lights
Full-size spare wheel
Interior light
Leather interior
Leather seats
Leather steering wheel
Metallic paint
Power brakes
Power steering
Power windows
Radio
Retractable softtop
Rev counter
Trip counter

The Mechanics

5,547cc 230bhp V8 engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Well-maintained car as shown in photos
Reported to be a matching numbers car
No reported running or driving issues
Carries valid APK to July 2026 with no reported advisories

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