Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R107 560 SL from 1989 in the color Pajettrot Metallic with cream-beige leather interior.

Highlights:

• With TÜV, H license plate and immediately ready to drive
• Valuation report from 03/2021 with a grade of 2
• The following equipment is available: Folding roof, power steering, central locking, electric windows, air conditioning, radio, hardtop
• The current owner has demonstrably invested € 3,800.00. The following things have been done:
• New soft top
• New high-gloss chrome rims fitted
• Wind deflector renewed
• Rear seat bench reworked and rear seat belts retrofitted
• Extensive documentation is available, including almost all invoices and Carfax

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1989
• First registration: USA, 07/1989
• Location: 46286 Dorsten, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: unknown (in possession of the seller since 03/2021), but various invoices available since 1990 show only 3 vehicle owners (including the seller)
• TÜV until 04/26
• H license plate
• Accident-free
• Immediately ready to drive, with German registration
• Restored

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz 107 model series, produced from 1971 to 1989, replaced the W 113 "Pagoda" and set new design standards with broadband H4 headlights and fluted rear lights. The models, designed by Friedrich Geiger, were available as a roadster (R 107) and coupé (C 107). Engines ranged from in-line six-cylinder to V8 engines with a displacement of 2.8 to 5.5 liters. The R107 enjoyed great popularity, especially in the USA, and was known for its safety innovations and participation in major rallies such as the Safari Rally.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Pajettrot Metallic (587)
• Interior with cream-beige leather upholstery
• Wood-look applications
• Beige soft top in very good condition
• No repainting required

Engine and transmission:

• 5.5-liter V8 engine with 224 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in April 2024

Mileage:

• 100,773 mi (read off)
• Mileage can be traced
• Checkbook with gaps and Carfax is available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, expert opinion (grade 2, 2021), invoices, Carfax, checkbook

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: as good as new
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• The underbody is rust-free, unwelded and preserved
• Bodywork in a well-kept condition
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Dent on front and rear chrome bumper
• Slight scratch on the driver's door
• Cracked seats
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

All in all, the Mercedes-Benz R107 560 SL on offer here can be said to be in extremely well-kept condition. The convertible was first registered in the USA in 1989 and was then exported to Germany. The overall condition was rated 2 by an appraisal in 2021. Furthermore, just under €3,800 has been invested in the car in its current ownership, including the fitting of a new soft top. Thanks to a valid TÜV with H license plate and a current registration, the classic convertible presents itself in a ready-to-drive condition and is therefore ready for further adventures.