This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic over Medium Red leather and is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes a black convertible top, a body-color removable hardtop, air conditioning, cruise control, a Becker Grand Prix stereo, a BEL radar detector, fog lights, and 15″ Gullideckel wheels. The car was first sold in New York and spent time in Connecticut before its acquisition by the seller in…
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic over Medium Red leather and is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes a black convertible top, a body-color removable hardtop, air conditioning, cruise control, a Becker Grand Prix stereo, a BEL radar detector, fog lights, and 15″ Gullideckel wheels. The car was first sold in New York and spent time in Connecticut before its acquisition by the seller in March 2021. Recent maintenance is said to have included refinishing the wheels, servicing the air-conditioning system, and replacing the brake pads, fuel pumps, and filters.
The car is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702) with contrasting pinstriping along with a black convertible top and a body-color removable hardtop. Additional exterior features include US-Spec lighting and bumpers, fog lights, heated mirrors, twin exhaust outlets, and bright trim on the grille, bumpers, mirrors, and window openings. The seller notes that paintwork was performed under previous ownership on the hood, left fender, and right quarter panel.
Silver-finished 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels are mounted with 205/65 Goodyear Eagle GT tires. Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs with an anti-lock braking system. Work performed by the seller in preparation for the sale reportedly included refinishing the wheels and replacing the brake pads.
The cabin is upholstered in Medium Red leather with a matching lower dashboard, carpets, and door panels. Wood veneer trim accents the center console and is joined by a black upper dashboard and steering wheel. The car is equipped with a a BEL Micro Eye XKR-VR radar detector, and additional features include a Becker Grand Prix stereo, automatic climate control, and power windows. The air conditioning system is said to have been serviced in preparation for the sale.
VDO instrumentation consists of a 170-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline and an inset analog clock, and a combination gauge indicating coolant temperature, oil level, instant fuel economy, and fuel level. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows 65k miles.
The 5.5-liter M117 V8 is equipped with Bosch fuel injection and was rated at 227 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque when new. Service performed in preparation for the sale reportedly included an oil change as well as installation of replacement fuel pumps and filters.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
Manufacturer’s literature including a stamped maintenance booklet is shown above and will accompany the car along with partial service records, a car cover, and a hardtop stand.