Year: 1986

Make: Mercedes-Benz

Model: 560 SL

Trim: Conver

VIN: WDBBA48D1GA035556

Miles: 97,205

Engine: 5.6L V8

Transmission: 3-speed automatic

Horsepower: 227 @ 4,750 rpm

Torque: 279 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm

Curb Weight: 3,704 lbs

Exterior Color: Smoke Silver Metallic

Interior Color: Medium Red Leather

Soft Top: Black

Hard Top: Smoke Silver Metallic

Vehicle comes with:

- 2 sets of keys

- All Original Owner's, Operation, and Service manuals

- Original Option Code Build Sheet stapled in Service Booklet

- Service receipts

- Soft and Hard top

- Clean Indiana title showing miles actual

- Clean CarFax History Report

Tires:

Asuras 205/60R15 91T

Date: 2016

Tread:

Options:

277 - MEDIUM RED (LEATHER)

702 - SMOKE SILVER METALLIC (PAINT CODE)

442 - AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL

461 -INSTRUMENTS IN ENGLISH

491 - US VERSION

506 - OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR, LEFT AND RIGHT, HEATED

519 - RADIO BECKER MEXICO GRAND PRIX (USA)

524 - PAINTCOAT PRESERVATION

531 - AUTOMATIC ANTENNA RADIO SET

543 - SUN VISOR WITH VANITY MIRROR ILLUMINATED, LEFT AND RIGHT

551 - BURGLARY ALARM SYSTEM

570 - FRONT FOLDING ARMREST

581 - AIR CONDITIONER AUTOMATICS

592 - HEAT-ABSORBING GLASS, WRAP-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE (COMPOUND GLASS), BAND FILTER

639 - 634+636 ELIMININATION OF WARNING TRIANGEL AND FIRST-AID BOX

668 - MODE OF PACKING VE III WITH STYROPOR BUMPER RAILS

240 - OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

262 - ELIMINATION OF REAR END SPOILER

740 - FOLDING TOP FABRIC 9001 BLACK

806 - CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR 1986

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When thinking of iconic sports cars throughout the decades, the Porsche 911, Corvette, BMW M3, Nissan Z, and Jaguar E-Type come to mind. If you were to take a poll on the top 10 most iconic sports cars of all time, you’d also find the Mercedes-Benz SL on many lists. Introduced in 1954 as Mercedes’s entry into the booming state-side sports car market, the SL was intended to be a toned-down version of their 300 SLR racecar. The original 300 SL wasn’t only a spectacular grand-touring car to drive, it also was stunning to look at especially with its signature Gullwing doors. A few years later, a roadster version was unveiled along with its little brother, the 190 SL. After the first generation of SL cars came to a close in 1963, the car had made a massive impact and was here to stay.

Fast-forward to 1971, and Mercedes reveals the third generation SL, the R107. This new SL came with striking sharp bodylines, more powerful engines, and enhanced comfort amenities. The R107 SL Roadster provided the ultimate grand touring experience with elegant styling, silky smooth power, and a tight but comfortable handling package. As the thrid generation SL progressed, the car continued to improve in all areas. 15 years into the R107 production, Mercedes introduces the final and best version yet, the 560 SL. Built from 1986 until 1989, the 560 SL was a fitting send-off to one of Mercedes longest standing and most successful models of all time. Powered by a 5.6-liter V8 producing 227 horsepower and 279 lb/ft of torque, the 560 SL moved down the road at a brisk pace. Add a gorgeous color combination of Smoke Silver over Red Leather, this car checks all of the right boxes.

The vehicle was originally sold by a Boulevard Motors Inc in St. Louis, MO and leased under United Auto Leasing in Evansville, IN and delivered to its first owner in Evansville, IN in November 1985. Service stamps and documentation show the vehicle remained in Evansville, IN until 1994. From 1994 to 2007 we have limited documentation, but Carfax shows reported mileage of 69,942 in 2007 and the clean Indiana title shows purchase date in November 2007. The next available service record from 2015 shows vehicle was brought in from storage since July 2010 with 92,446 miles (invoice 18265) and was only driven 200 miles in five years. We believe this to be a two owner vehicle and shows no signs of any accident history.

Since acquiring the vehicle in October 2023, we had all fluids flushed and brought the vehicle up to date on service investing $5,000. We then stored the vehicle until November 2024 to prepare to list the vehicle for sale in early spring of 2025. In preparation to list, we realized the vehicle had an issue restarting when hot. So we invested another $7,500 and refreshed the entire fuel system and performed annual maintenance to ensure the vehicle is ready to be driven and enjoyed.

Recorded Service History:

November 29, 1985 - Boulevard Motors Inc - St. Louis, MO

- Registered Delivery Date

November 30, 1985 - Boulevard Motors Inc - St. Louis, MO

- Pre-Delivery Inspection

November 29, 1985 - Boulevard Motors Inc - St. Louis, MO - 920 miles

- 1k mile inspection

April 16, 1987 - Mercedes-Benz D-Patrick - Evansville, IN - 14,947 miles

- 15k mile service

December 05, 1988 - Mercedes-Benz D-Patrick - Evansville, IN - 22,812 miles

- 22,500 mile service

1994 - Mercedes-Benz D-Patrick - Evansville, IN - 45,892 miles

- 45k mile service

July 23, 2010 - Quality Import Service - Elkhart, IN - 92,446 miles

- Adjust hard top latch release

- Replace antenna grommet

- Replaced right mirror switch

- Oil and filter change

- Brake fluid flush

- Replaced valve cover gaskets

- Replace rear shifter bushing

September 22, 2015 - Quality Import Service - Elkhart, IN - 92,671 miles

- Brought in from long term storage (last visit 07/2010 with 92,446 miles

- ABS pump relay replaced

- Adjusted battery straps to ensure cover fits properly

- Coolant flush

- Brake fluid flushed

- Replaced spark plugs

- Replaced plug connectors

April 09, 2016 - Sams Club - 93,308 miles

- (4) New tires

October 2023 - The Car Vault - $5,273.65

- Inspection

- Install new A/C Compressor

- Checked refrigerant pressures, leak present in circuit

- Cleaned idle speed control valve and made adjustment to the spring

- Removed fuel distributor and rebuilt with new seals and gaskets

- Replaced vacuum hoses and repaired damaged wires for the air mass flap position sensor

- Removed condenser fan, condenser and drier expansion valve

- Cleaned lines

- Fill transmission fluid

- Replaced spark plugs

- Adjusted idle control valve and leaned out the mixture

September 2023 - MOTORVAULT - $539.00

- Send out radio to Becker AutoSound to inspect

- Removed radio code

- Install Bluetooth module to use with modern phones

December 2024 - Artisan Autoworks - 97,335 miles - $7,484

- Vehicle picked up from storage to list for sale and found vehicle wouldn’t restart when warm (fuel tank was not previously inspected and was full of old debris which compromised the fuel system)

- Oil and filter change OE Castrol Edge 5W40 Full Synthetic Oil and Hengst OE filter

- Entire fuel system gone through

- New OE Bosch spark plugs

- New OE Bosch spark plug wires

- New Dansk Fuel Tank

- New OE Fuel Strainer

- New Petrotek Fuel Pump

- New OE Hengst Fuel Filter

- Reman Bosch FD60X Fuel Distributor

- New OE Bosch Distributor Rotor

- New OE Bosch Distributor Cap

January 2025 - MOTORVAULT

- Vehicle detailed in preparation for sale

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Please consider this an invitation to visit MOTORVAULT! If you have any questions or wish for more information about this vehicle or any other vehicle, please do not hesitate to contact:

Josh Stiegman - josh@motorvault.com // 317-643-1444

Brian Henry - brian@motorvault.com // 317-520-4663

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