LOT 190

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL VIN. WDBBA48D0JA090068

Sold for US$54,880 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

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Lot 190

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

The Amelia Island Auction|20 May 2021, 13:00 EDT|Fernandina Beach Golf Club

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
VIN. WDBBA48D0JA090068

5,549cc SOHC V8 Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
225bhp at 5,200rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Less than 17,300 miles from new and highly original condition throughout
*Retained by its original owner for decades
*High-quality, end-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz icon
*Offered with original owners manuals, keys and factory hard top

THE MERCEDES-BENZ 560SL

When Mercedes redesigned its famed SL in 1971, there was a lot of equity behind it - after all, when the incomparable 300SL Coupe and Roadster were built fewer than 20 years before, they set the world on fire. In 1963, the next-generation 230/250/280SL brought Mercedes' sports car down to earth, replacing both the incredible 300SL and four-cylinder 190SL. For the next SL, Mercedes started with the chassis of the mid-size "W114/115" model and added the motors from the large "W116" S-Class. The result was a luxurious V8 Convertible that ended up being the longest passenger car series ever produced by Mercedes to date. Despite its age, the final iteration, the 560SL, remained a prized automotive status symbol and an iconic part of the brand's lineup.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This highly original 1988 model-year 560SL was completed at the Mercedes-Benz plant during the Spring of 1988 and sold new on July 18th, 1988 to its original Lake Forest, Illinois owner, by Knauz, the local Mercedes-Benz dealer. The original Warranty Registration Card found in the owner's manual assembly confirms this, and the Carfax report on file documents the car as having been owned by the same owner up until at least 2010. Today, the car presents beautifully in its factory Signal Red exterior paint color with a fitted soft top and original tan interior. Furthermore, it is accompanied by its factory hardtop. The car has been the recipient of recent service and detailing by a professional Pennsylvania-based shop.

This exceptional 560SL has been carefully enjoyed and preserved in its original condition since new and is accompanied by original paperwork such as the owner's manuals in pouch, original keys, new car delivery tags, and a Mercedes-Benz first aid kit. The original Becker Grand Prix radio remains in situ, as do the original factory decals, ID plates and markings. With less than 17,300 miles from new, this 560SL presents in extremely well-preserved, highly original condition. As such, this high-quality Mercedes-Benz from the penultimate production year of the legendary model is ideally suited for open top touring with nearly all the power and amenities of a modern car. All the while, the R107 is uniquely elegant and stylish in a way only a classic Mercedes-Benz SL can capture.

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