Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R107 560 SL from 1987 in the color diamond blue with a leather interior in date brown.

Highlights:

• Special history: first owner was Lt. General Selmon Willard Wells, a well-known general in the US Air Force
• Complete, seamless documentation with checkbooks, Carfax, invoices, MOT certificates, photos, biography of the first owner and more - unlikely to be found again in this form
• First delivery California, USA (01.07.1987)
• European conversion by Frieling Classic Cars (2014)
• Accident-free and first paint (except trunk lid due to conversion) - excellent condition
• Brief evaluation Classic Data (09/2023) with grade 2+
• Proven to have invested €14,000 in recent years
• Among other things, the front axle bearings, shock absorbers, timing chain and slide rails have been renewed in recent years, and the car has also been ceramic sealed
• Very good condition - absolutely rust-free, even at critical points
• H license plate
• TÜV until 09/2026 - passed without defects
• Additional equipment & accessories:
• European conversion
• Automatic air conditioning (fully functional)
• Electric windows
• Cruise control
• Outside temperature display
• Driver's airbag
• Radio Becker México EU version
• LED headlights (approved for R107, not relevant for H license plate)
• Central locking
• Alarm system (control unit removed as it was susceptible to faults)
• Spare tire
• Wind deflector
• Original jack from 1987
• Vehicle cover (blue, cotton)
• Fitted mat for dogs on the rear seat (made to measure)
• 1 box of spare parts
• 1 box of care products
• Original R107 tool roll from 1987
• Original R107 box for first aid kit from 1987
• German operating instructions

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1987
• First registration: California, USA 07/1987
• Location: 48599 Gronau, Germany
• Number of owners: 5
• Accident-free
• Licensed
• H license plate
• TÜV until 09/2026
• Ready to drive immediately

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 were produced from 1971 to 1989 and are among the brand's longest-lived model series. The R107 was a two-seater roadster with a removable hardtop, while the C107 (SLC) was a four-seater coupé with a fixed roof. The roadster replaced the W113 ("Pagoda") and was not replaced by the R129 until 1989, while the coupé was replaced by the C126 as early as 1981. The R107 was particularly successful in the USA: 68% of production (over 204,000 units) was exported there. In order to comply with US regulations, it was fitted with special bumpers, headlights and exhaust gas purification systems. It was the only Mercedes roadster of its time to combine timeless design with robust technology and luxurious equipment and is now regarded as a coveted classic.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Diamond blue
• Interior: Leather upholstery in date brown
• Repainting: Original condition, no repainting except trunk lid due to conversion
• Hardtop with rear window heating on roller stand
  
  

Engine and transmission:

• 5.6-liter V8 engine with 235 hp (173 kW)
• Automatic transmission
• Last service: summer 2024
  
  

Mileage:

• Mileage: 126,292 km (the counter was converted to kilometers, documentation available)
• Mileage traceable: Yes
• Complete checkbook available
  
  

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents
• Brief evaluation Classic Data (09/2023, grade 2+)
• Checkbook
• Carfax report from the USA
• All invoices, TÜV reports, photos, vehicle registration documents are preserved, also biography of the first owner available
  
  

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: as good as new (summer 2024)
• Brakes: good condition
• Body: very good condition - original paint (except for boot lid)
• Underbody: very good condition - rust-free

Known defects:

• No major defects known
• Small damage in the hood window
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle
  
  

Summary of the car

This Mercedes-Benz 560 SL (R107) from 1987 impresses with its unique history, which begins with Lt. General Selmon Willard Wells as the first owner. The vehicle has demonstrably been fully maintained and is in its original condition, with original paintwork and original soft top. It is accident-free, absolutely rust-free and has never been excessively restored - even the spray mist from the original paintwork is still visible in the wheel arches.

After being converted to the European version by Frieling Classic Cars in 2014, the SL was driven in Münsterland. The last owners made extensive investments, including an engine overhaul in the summer of 2024. All work was documented in detail. A brief assessment from September 2023 gives the 560 SL a condition rating of 2+ and confirms its overall exceptionally good condition.

This 560 SL is not only a classic with a special history, but also immediately ready to drive and technically in perfect condition. A rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire a fully documented and original example of one of the most sought-after Mercedes-Benz roadsters.