Mercedes-Benz R107 560 SL Certificate of Value Note 2 H license plate 2nd hand TÜV Approved Duty paid US-Import (1986)

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R107 560 SL from 1986 in the color Arctic White with a grey leather interior.

Highlights:

• 2nd hand, accident-free in current ownership and very well maintained overall condition in original paint and original rims (high-gloss compacted)
• Imported from Californiaincluding conversion from US to EU (headlights, speedometer, calibration, bumpers, convertible top, rear apron etc.)
• 560 SL with, among other things, power steering, electric windows, central locking, air conditioning, ABS and hardtop
• Interior including dashboard completely dismantled, rebuilt and completely renewed
• An investment of €15,000 was made to renew all wearing parts and fluids as well as to refurbish or replace seals, fluid reservoirs, the ignition system and insulation mats.
• Appraisal grade 2

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1986
• First registration: USA, 1986
• Location: 46395 Bocholt, Germany
• 2 vehicle owners
• TÜV until 03/26
• H license plate
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Duty paid
• Registered
• Ready to drive immediately
• Restored

Model history

Introduced in 1971 as the successor to the W113 Pagoda SL, the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL set new standards for luxury and performance. With its striking design and innovative technological features, the R107 quickly became a symbol of style and elegance. Produced from 1986 to 1989, the 560 SL was equipped with a powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine and offered an impressive performance and driving experience. Its long-lasting production and timeless aesthetics have contributed to the R107 SL 560's status as a coveted collector's item and an icon of Mercedes-Benz history to this day.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Color: Arctic White
• Interior with gray leather upholstery
• Rear lid, rear apron and convertible top repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 5.6 liter V8 engine with 231 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in March 2024.

Mileage:

• 209,000 km (read off)
• The mileage can be traced

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, valuation report (2024; grade 2)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: new
• Brakes: new
• The underbody is ice-blasted, rust-free and unwelded
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• Minor defects and stone chips in the paintwork in places
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the vehicle

Discover the timeless elegance and supreme performance of the Mercedes R107 SL 560. This legendary model embodies luxury and style like no other. With its striking design and powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine, the 560 SL offers an unparalleled driving experience. The previous owner not only invested €15,000 in the vehicle imported from California, but also a great deal of time and love in its restoration in order to keep the vehicle in an original yet well-maintained and roadworthy condition, which is reflected in the rating (grade 2). The deliberately preserved original paintwork shows only minor defects. Benefit from the long-lasting production and coveted collector's item quality of this iconic vehicle.

Vehicle videos

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