A very well-preserved example of the marque’s former flagship roadster, with an appealing factory specification. Built in March 1989, this is a desirable ‘final model year’ example of the breed. Under the bonnet is a 5.6-litre V8, producing around 169kW / 227bhp, coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. This Australian-market car was supplied by Mercedes-Benz B.E.A. Motors in 1989, and it benefits from a comprehensive maintenance history, including a recent oil service in April 2022 and a timing belt replacement in March 2016. This 560 SL is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic, with a black soft-top roof, Cream Beige MB-Tex upholstery and attractive wooden dashboard and centre console inlays. The car also comes with the desirable body-coloured hard top cover. It rides on a set of 15-inch wheels, which are shod in Primewell tyres. Factory equipment includes ABS, electric windows, air conditioning, cruise control, a heated rear window and a set of headlamp wipers. An aftermarket Kenwood CD-stereo with Bluetooth compatibility has been installed in the cabin. It will be accompanied by its original owner’s manuals, service book, toolkit, hazard reflectors and unopened first aid kit, along with a collection of maintenance invoices. The vendor notes that a removable storage cradle for the hard-top roof can also be included if desired. There has been no known bodywork damage. Its original Smoke Silver Metallic paintwork is in very good condition, presenting with a superficial dent underneath the aerial, a small blemish in the centre of the bonnet, and a few imperfections on the sills and wing mirror caps. The tyres have around 5mm of tread remaining. Inside, there is a small scuff on the passenger seat base and a few faint creases and indents on the driver’s side, but the original Cream Beige MB-Tex upholstery is in remarkable condition for its age, which is testament to the durability of Mercedes’ legendary vinyl material. There is a small crack in the centre console directly above the hazard switch, and the stitching at the top of the steering wheel is now slightly loose. A few minor stains can be seen in the boot lining. The car starts, idles and drives smoothly, and no electrical faults have been detected. The car obtained a Certificate of Roadworthiness in 2021. Its most recent maintenance was in April 2022 at 257,029 km, where staff at Glenstar Prestige carried out a full service and tune-up. On 31 March 2016 at around 252,720 km, the car was the subject of an extensive service and a raft of mechanical repairs at First Class Automotives, with expenses totalling $6,400. Technicians replaced the timing, power steering and alternator belts, as well as the engine oil, oil filter, brake fluid, exhaust rings, gearbox oil, gearbox mounts, camshaft sprockets, rocker cover gaskets, temperature sender unit, KE control unit, fuel head injector tubes, steering drag link, track rod and wishbone bushes. The car has been driven sparingly ever since, and garage-stored when not in use. The cylinder head was reconditioned by the original owner. Dates and mileage: 19/06/1989 - Pre-delivery - Mercedes-Benz (Dist) P/L. 07/09/1989 - 1,174 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 14/12/1989 - 10,227 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 25/06/1990 - 20,248 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 30/11/1990 - 29,451 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 26/06/1991 - 39,911 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 11/12/1991 - 50,949 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 09/10/1992 - 60,177 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 11/05/1993 - 70,172 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 06/10/1993 - 80,486 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 28/02/1994 - 89,746 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 02/09/1994 - 100,000 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 13/03/1995 - 110,187 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 20/10/1995 - 120,661 km - F. Wann Motors 21/05/1996 - 130,087 km - F. Wann Motors 12/02/1997 - 140,037 km - B.E.A Motors PTY 07/01/1998 - 150,309 km - F. Wann Motors 29/07/1998 - 161,271 km - F. Wann Motors 28/03/2000 - 180,570 km - F. Wann Motors 12/08/2004 - 231,030 km - Ascot Circle Track 31/03/2016 - 252,720 km - First Class Automotives 06/04/2022 - 257,029 km - Glenstar Prestige This Mercedes-Benz (R107) 560 SL is a stylish late 1980s roadster, with an appealing factory specification and which remains unmodified in beautiful preserved original condition. Benefiting from a comprehensive maintenance history, and an extensive recommissioning service in 2016, this highly collectible, final year model is now ready to be enjoyed on top-down warm-weather cruises. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.