1986 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Yellow SL

Vehicle Description

In 1986, Mercedes-Benz shipped its most powerful SL of the decade to the U.S. in the 560SL. The car was also the heaviest of the 1971-89 R107 SLs that Mercedes produced, but the new 5.6-liter V-8 engine’s 227hp did a fine job of mitigating that fact. Top speed was much improved and the car was quicker from a standstill to 60 mph by about 4 full seconds. The engine was much torquier, too, which greatly improved the cars’ dynamics. Likewise, the car received a new more responsive front suspension and a limited-slip differential to better handle the added torque and power. Mercedes-Benz also added anti-lock brakes, leather upholstery, an alarm system, and an air bag, all of which better suited the car’s $48,000 price tag. The 560SL sold well with average annual sales exceeding 12,000 units, which outpaced the 450SL and 380SL. Nonetheless, Mercedes retired the R107 chassis in 1990, introducing the first all-new SL in 18 years. Today, many enthusiasts gravitate towards the 560SL as it retains some of the original lines of the pagoda SLs while carrying with it all of the R107’s advances. It remains a popular choice for those enthusiasts who value verve and build quality for a low price of entry.

Vehicle Details

1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is a rare first year model was made with beast 5.5L 8 cylinder engine. This is a fast muscle car.

For sale by original owner. With 199,412 miles on the odometer.

Garage keep and professionally maintained.

Sat for last 5 years inside a garage but stats right up.

The yellow color is more of a cream light yellow.

It needs some cosmetic work particularly on the interior where the chrome seat hinge caps are loose, small cracks in the wood veneer, stain in back carpet. Loose head rest.

The car is under coated with protective sealant, but has rust spots below the doors and just in front of rear wheels, but not too bad. Please see pictures.

May have other minor problems like coolant low light is on, but it seems to be full, maybe othe small things, but for the most part, everything seems to work.

Has soft top, hard top, and hard top rolling stand.

comes with all the original paperwork, owners manual, parts, manual, etc. that came with the car originally.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions and I’ll be happy to try to answer