Used 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL for sale in Costa Mesa, CA

1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster Original example finished in Arctic White (147) with Palomino (274) upholstery. One of the best 560SL Roadster we have had with only 69,000 original miles! Excellent condition throughout with an extremely straight body, excellent gaps, and panel fit. 5.5L V-8 engine producing 227 horsepower, automatic transmission, and four-wheel disc brakes. Very well cared for by the previous owners and over $4,000 in service work over the past few years. Original Options: 274- installation parts kit and cable harness for TeKaDe BSA 33 car phone, installation below the ashtray 442- Airbag in steering wheel 494- California Model 519- Becker radio Mexico Grand Prix, electronic (replaced with later model stereo unit) 551- Anti-theft warning system 581- Thermoking Air Conditioner 262- elimination of rear end spoiler 807- Change of year of model, last figure shows new year model History In 1986, Mercedes-Benz produced its most powerful SL of the decade, the 560SL Roadster. The SL was also the heaviest of the 1971-89 R107 SLs that Mercedes produced, with the new 5.5-liter V-8 engine producing 227 horsepower. Top speed was much improved from 110 mph in the 380SL to 130 mph, and the 560SL was quicker from a standstill to 60 mph by about 4 full seconds. The engine has more torque, which improved the SLs dynamics. The 560SL received a new rear 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 airbag, all of which better suited the SLs $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.