Ian Gabriele
Specialist
LOT 179 Ω
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL VIN. WDBBA48D2KA094446
Sold for US$23,520 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 179Ω
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
VIN. WDBBA48D2KA094446
VIN. WDBBA48D2KA094446
5,549cc SOHC V8 Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
225bhp at 5,200rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Rare and attractive Impala Brown over Brazil Leather
*Delivered new to Canada
*Highly original, with 136,323km (84,707 miles) from new
*The final year for the legendary R107
*Exceptional quality and timeless style
*Includes the factory hard top
THE CAR OFFERED
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 with the utmost of refinement, quality, and confidence. For the next SL, Mercedes utilized the mid-size "W114/115" chassis, combined with powerful engines from the large "W116" S-Class, all wrapped in a crisply styled two-seat roadster body, creating a luxurious V8 Convertible that became the longest-running passenger car series ever produced by Mercedes to date. Even in its final iteration as the powerful 560SL, they remain a prized automotive status symbol and an iconic part of the brand's lineup. In the care of the consignor for the past twenty years, this 560SL is a highly desirable final-year example finished in the appealing, rarely seen shade of Impala Brown Metallic (code 4410). While red, silver, and white dominated sales, SLs in non-traditional colors such as this highlight the R107's elegant side, particularly when paired with this car's 'Brazil' dark brown leather upholstery. Records show this car was delivered new to Canada, nicely equipped with a number of options, including heated leather seats, dark brown soft top, automatic climate control, Becker Grand Prix radio, airbag, and outside temperature indicator. This 560SL has covered 136,323km (84,707mi, noted at the time of cataloguing), a relatively low figure considering the R107's exceptional build quality and legendary longevity. It is accompanied by partial service records accrued during the consignor's ownership tenure, fabric soft top, and factory hard top. Following extended storage, light recommissioning has been undertaken to awaken it, and additional attention may be required prior to longer drives. This appealing Mercedes-Benz R107 from the final production year will surely make for enjoyable touring, with nearly all the power and amenities of a modern car, but with the unequivocal quality that defines this iconic model.
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