This R107-generation Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is a refined and potent modern classic roadster, which benefits from significant recent mechanical maintenance. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 5.6-litre V8, delivering around 167kW to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. This original Australian-market example was first registered in 1986 and has been with the seller for around two years. The odometer indicates 76,144 km, which the seller believes to be accurate, though this is not warranted. Build year: 1986 This R107-era 560 SL is finished in Nautical Blue with a matching hard-top and a blue soft-top roof, over a grey vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring wood veneer and chrome trim. It rides on a set of 15-inch ‘flat-face’ alloy wheels fitted with Bridgestone RE92 tyres. Equipment includes headlamp washers, a top-tinted windscreen, an outside temperature indicator, a Becker Grand Prix cassette stereo, dual-zone air conditioning, and electric windows. The car comes with the owner’s manual, a copy of Classic & Sports Car magazine with a feature on the SL model, the original roof removal tools, the tool roll, and maintenance invoices covering the past approximately three years. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: a few minor scuffs on the bodywork where the hard-top roof connects with the painted tonneau cover, hairline scratches on the left-hand wing, and blemishes on a section of the rear bumper chromework. The automatic radio aerial is non-operational. The car’s last roadworthiness test was conducted in November 2024, which is understood to have resulted in a clean pass. This 560 SL’s most recent maintenance was carried out in May 2024 at around an indicated 76,000 km by Cortese Automotive, which consisted of a service, including the fuel pump and filter being replaced, and the distributor cap and ignition leads being replaced. New tyres were fitted, a full service was carried out, alongside an extensive overhaul of the brakes, the petrol tank being flushed, and new ball joint boots fitted in September 2023. Other notable maintenance includes all the vacuum lines being serviced in October 2023, the rear brake discs and pads being replaced, and new power steering and alternator belts fitted in June 2024, and the steering box being overhauled and a new battery being fitted in July 2024. This R107-generation Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is a timelessly stylish modern classic roadster which benefits from significant recent mechanical maintenance. Presented with a sophisticated colour scheme, handsome styling, and boasting characteristic refinement alongside a potent V8 engine, it would make a fine addition to any assembly of modern classics, and a charismatic companion for weekend cruises, classic car show visits, and longer-distance road trips alike.