1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8 | 4-Speed Automatic | Body-Colored Removable Hard Top

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LOT #

260863955

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$22,000
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$23,299
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Model:
VIN:
WDBBA48D6JA091421
Lot Number:
260863955
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
148,002 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Desert Taupe Metallic
Interior Color:
Pebble
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
  • 5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8
  • Bosch KE-Jetronic CIS-E Fuel Injection
  • 4-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Desert Taupe Metallic Exterior
  • Pebble Leather Interior
  • Dark Brown Convertible Soft Top
  • Body-Colored Removable Hard Top
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Heat-Insulating Green Glass
  • Becker Grand Prix Cassette

Overview of 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL For Sale by Owner

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL represents the final and most developed iteration of the long-running R107 SL platform, combining classic Mercedes-Benz roadster styling with the smooth V8 power and refinement expected of the flagship 560 model. Showing 148,002 miles, this example is finished in Desert Taupe Metallic over a Pebble leather interior and is accompanied by both a Dark Brown convertible soft top and a body-colored removable hard top. Automatic climate control, heat-insulating green glass, and an anti-theft alarm system add to the grand-touring character, while the 5.6L V8 and rear-wheel-drive layout give the 560 SL the relaxed yet capable performance that made it one of the defining luxury roadsters of its era.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is finished in Desert Taupe Metallic and features the clean, understated proportions that define the R107 generation. A Dark Brown convertible soft top allows for traditional open-air motoring, while the body-colored removable hard top gives the car a more formal coupe-like appearance when fitted. Heat-insulating green glass adds another period-correct luxury touch and complements the elegant overall presentation. The interior of this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is trimmed in Pebble leather and reflects the durable, driver-focused simplicity of late-1980s Mercedes-Benz design. Automatic climate control adds comfort for longer drives, while the anti-theft alarm system provides an additional layer of security. The cabin’s combination of leather upholstery, restrained controls, and solid R107 construction delivers the kind of understated luxury that helped establish the SL as a benchmark grand-touring roadster.

Engine

Powering this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is a 5.6L naturally aspirated V8 using Bosch KE-Jetronic CIS-E fuel injection, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The 560 SL’s powertrain emphasizes smooth torque delivery and effortless cruising rather than outright aggression, making it especially well suited to the car’s grand-touring mission. The combination of V8 power, traditional rear-wheel drive, and hydraulic-era Mercedes engineering gives the R107 a distinctive driving character that remains central to its appeal today.

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Passenger side photo of 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
$29,999

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL represents the final and most developed era of the long-running R107 roadster, combining classic Mercedes-Benz styling with V8 power and open-top grand touring appeal. Showing approximately 90,617 miles, this example is finished in Astral Silver Metallic over Royal Blue leather and is equipped with both a Dark Blue convertible soft top and a removable body-color hardtop. Features such as 15-inch Gullideckel alloy wheels, automatic climate control, cruise control, power accessories, and period aftermarket equipment including a cellular car phone and Alpine audio head unit give this 560 SL a distinctive blend of factory luxury and late-1980s character.

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Passenger side photo of 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
$59,500

Few grand tourers wear their age as gracefully as the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL, and this example captures the R107 formula in one of its most desirable late-production forms. Showing approximately 39,199 miles, it pairs a Signal Red exterior with a Palomino leather interior and Dark Brown convertible soft top, giving it the quintessential color combination many enthusiasts associate with the era. As the flagship U.S.-market R107, the 560 SL blended V8 power, understated luxury, and timeless styling into a roadster that remains one of Mercedes-Benz’s most recognizable classics.

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Passenger side photo of 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
$21,999

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Current Ask
$17,500

The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL comes from the early years of the R107 generation, a period when Mercedes-Benz was still establishing the naming conventions that would define the model in the U.S. market. Showing approximately 106,842 miles, this example is finished in red over a Parchment interior and features both a removable hardtop and convertible soft top. One of the more interesting details is the 350 SL badging paired with the 4.5L V8 specification. Early U.S.-market R107s were sold with 350 SL badging despite using the larger 4.5L V8, before Mercedes-Benz transitioned the U.S. designation to 450 SL. That makes the badging part of the car’s period character rather than simply a mismatch.

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Passenger side photo of 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Current Ask
$29,999

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$115,000

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Current Ask
$45,000

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$50,500

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