This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL was initially delivered to James Motor Company in Lexington, Kentucky, and it remained under the care of the original owner and their family until 2024. Showing 50k miles, the car is finished in Arctic White over gray leather upholstery and is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, a black soft top, a removable hardtop, silver-finished 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels, fog lights, a Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo, an alarm system, electric windows, central locking, cruise control, and automatic climate control. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2024, this R107 is offered at no reserve with a window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Ohio title.
The car is finished in Arctic White (147) and features a color-matched removable hardtop and a replacement black convertible soft top. Additional exterior equipment includes quad headlights, fog lights, a power antenna, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim. The selling dealer notes dings around the body, and close-up photographs of the exterior finish and trim are shown in the gallery below.
Silver-finished 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels are mounted with Michelin Defender tires. The car was factory-equipped with power steering, a fully independent suspension, and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes.
The cabin features two bucket seats upholstered in gray leather along with a matching center console and door panels. Interior features include a Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo, electric windows, central locking, cruise control, and automatic climate control. The passenger window trim is damaged
The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 170-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel economy, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 50k miles.
The 5.5-liter V8 was factory rated at 227 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque. The oil and coolant were changed and the hood insulation was replaced in 2024.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. The transmission fluid was changed in preparation for the sale.
The window sticker lists initial delivery to James Motor Company in Lexington, Kentucky, as well as factory colors and equipment. Manufacturer’s literature will accompany the sale.
The Carfax report is free of accidents or other reported damage.