Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 203
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL VIN. WDBBA48D2KA096035
Sold for US$53,760 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 203
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
VIN. WDBBA48D2KA096035
VIN. WDBBA48D2KA096035
5,549cc SOHC V8 Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
225bhp at 5,200rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Sporty Signal Red over Palomino colors
*Under 43,500 original miles
*Complete with both Convertible soft top and factory hard top
*Timeless Mercedes-Benz SL with ample V8 power - 'The best or nothing'
THE MERCEDES-BENZ R107
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. The next-generation 230/250/280SL in 1963 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-Benz 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
Completed at the Mercedes-Benz factory in in November of 1988, this 560SL was ordered new with both soft and hard top, and was finished as it appears today in the sporty Signal Red over Palomino leather interior. According to the CARFAX report on file, the earliest history of the car is not recorded but the documented history since 2006 shows it to have had 16,318 miles in October of that year when it received a major service at a specialist shop in Augusta, Georgia. Makings its way north to South Dakota, it has more recently moved down to sunny Florida.
This fine 560SL presents in beautifully with lovely original finishes throughout, and under 43,500 original miles are recorded on the odometer at the time of cataloging. Showing nicely, the only noticeable changes in the cabin are an updated stereo headunit in place of the original Becker Mexico and a pair of seats installed in the rear package shelf. A trunk mounted subwoofer is tastefully integrated into the space. Documented by a clean CARFAX and copy of its original build specification, it is complete with its original owner's manual, handbooks, and jack. This lovely Mercedes-Benz is elegant and stylish in a way only a classic Mercedes-Benz SL can be.
Bosch Fuel Injection
225bhp at 5,200rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Sporty Signal Red over Palomino colors
*Under 43,500 original miles
*Complete with both Convertible soft top and factory hard top
*Timeless Mercedes-Benz SL with ample V8 power - 'The best or nothing'
THE MERCEDES-BENZ R107
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. The next-generation 230/250/280SL in 1963 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-Benz 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
Completed at the Mercedes-Benz factory in in November of 1988, this 560SL was ordered new with both soft and hard top, and was finished as it appears today in the sporty Signal Red over Palomino leather interior. According to the CARFAX report on file, the earliest history of the car is not recorded but the documented history since 2006 shows it to have had 16,318 miles in October of that year when it received a major service at a specialist shop in Augusta, Georgia. Makings its way north to South Dakota, it has more recently moved down to sunny Florida.
This fine 560SL presents in beautifully with lovely original finishes throughout, and under 43,500 original miles are recorded on the odometer at the time of cataloging. Showing nicely, the only noticeable changes in the cabin are an updated stereo headunit in place of the original Becker Mexico and a pair of seats installed in the rear package shelf. A trunk mounted subwoofer is tastefully integrated into the space. Documented by a clean CARFAX and copy of its original build specification, it is complete with its original owner's manual, handbooks, and jack. This lovely Mercedes-Benz is elegant and stylish in a way only a classic Mercedes-Benz SL can be.
Additional information
Looking for a similar item?
Our Cars specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.
Find your local specialistSpecialist section
Mark Osborne
Global Director of Motorsport
Auction Viewings
- 1 March 2023, 09:00 - 19:00 EST
- 2 March 2023, 09:00 - 10:00 EST
