Lot details

Year: 1986
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 560SL
Registration: D719 NEX
Chassis No: WDB1070481A048973
Engine No: 1179671200510
Mileage: 65,000km
•: European specification
•: Good condition throughout
•: Very low mileage from new

Launched in late 1985, the 560SL convertible/coupe was the latest in Mercedes-Benz's long and much loved line of luxury sports cars that could trace its lineage back to the 230SL of 1963. In the 560SL's case its Type 107 bodyshell had debuted on the 350SL (introduced in 1970) and this timeless style would continue in production for another five years. The 560SL was powered by a 5.5-litre, overhead-camshaft V8 engine producing 227bhp, an output good enough for a top speed of 220km/h with 100km/h reachable in around eight seconds. There were improvements to the running gear in the form of anti-dive/anti-squat rear suspension, a limited-slip differential and revised steering geometry. Other noteworthy features incorporated as standard in this class-leading automobile included leather upholstery, anti-lock braking, anti-theft alarm system, stereo radio/cassette, leather trimmed steering wheel/shift lever, and an improved climate control system.

This superb example of this rare SL sports is presented in white with blue cloth interior and has only covered a mere 65,000km (40,389 miles) from new. It was built for the Japanese market but with European specification body, bumpers etc. It comes with electric windows, cruise/climate control, blue hood which is in as new condition and two sets of keys. The wheels have just been refurbished and four new tyres have been fitted. Its smooth V8 is mated to an automatic gearbox and it comes with its factory hardtop in white. Consigned by James Good