1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
Presentation
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL has spent the majority of its time in California and now shows 105k miles. The car is finished in Signal Red over Palomino leather and is powered by a 5.5-liter V8. The seller purchased the car in 2022, and the four-speed automatic transmission was reportedly replaced in 2024. Additional services reportedly completed in 2024 included replacement of the front bumper insert, power steering pump, air conditioning system components, rear main seal, distributor with cap and rotor, spark plugs, radiator, and expansion tank. Features include a limited-slip differential, a replacement tan soft top, a removable hardtop, chrome-plated 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels, an alarm system, electric windows, central locking, cruise control, and automatic climate control. An Alpine CD stereo, carpeted dash mat, and aftermarket cup holder mounted in the center console have been installed. This R107 is now offered with the owner’s manual, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Signal Red (568) and features a color-matched removable hardtop and a replacement tan soft top that was installed in 2025, per the seller. Additional exterior equipment includes quad headlights, fog lights, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim. The seller tells us that the chrome-accented front bumper insert was replaced in 2024 and notes that the power antenna does not work.
The chrome-plated 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels were mounted with Michelin tires in 2024, per the seller. The car was factory equipped with power steering, a fully independent suspension, and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. The seller reports that the power steering pump was replaced in December 2024.
The two bucket seats are upholstered in Palomino leather (274), and interior amenities include an alarm system, electric windows, central locking, cruise control, and automatic climate control. An Alpine CD stereo, carpeted dash mat, and aftermarket cup holder mounted in the center console have been installed. The seller notes that the air conditioning system components were replaced in December 2024 and that the driver’s-seat outer bolster shows wear.
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 105k miles, approximately 5k of which were added under current ownership.
The 5.5-liter V8 was factory rated at 227 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque. Service in December 2024 reportedly included replacement of the rear main seal, distributor with cap and rotor, spark plugs, radiator, and expansion tank.
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Bids & Comments
stevieboy1 0
Nov 1, 2026 · 19:10
Can’t argue with RNM on this beauty! Owner was right to keep it.
Dylmanater
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:08
Bid in the amount of $13,750
Moonear
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:08
Bid in the amount of $13,500
Dylmanater
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:06
Bid in the amount of $13,250
Moonear
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:06
Bid in the amount of $13,000
Dylmanater
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:04
Bid in the amount of $12,750
Lrdef90
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:04
Bid in the amount of $12,500
Dylmanater
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:02
Bid in the amount of $12,250
PorscheQ96
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:01
Bid in the amount of $12,000
Dylmanater
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:01
Bid in the amount of $11,250
PorscheQ96
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:01
Bid in the amount of $11,000
Dylmanater
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:01
Bid in the amount of $10,250
PorscheQ96
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:00
Bid in the amount of $10,000
Dylmanater
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:00
Bid in the amount of $9,100
JimPiotrowski
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Nov 1, 2026 · 19:00
Bid in the amount of $9,000
Dylmanater
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:59
Bid in the amount of $8,900
Lrdef90
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:59
Bid in the amount of $8,800
JimPiotrowski
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:59
Bid in the amount of $8,600
PorscheQ96
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:58
Bid in the amount of $8,500
JimPiotrowski
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:58
Bid in the amount of $8,100
Lrdef90
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:57
Bid in the amount of $8,000
JimPiotrowski
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:57
Bid in the amount of $7,800
Dylmanater
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:57
Bid in the amount of $7,700
JimPiotrowski
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:57
Bid in the amount of $7,600
PorscheQ96
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:55
Bid in the amount of $7,500
Ez240
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:51
Bid in the amount of $7,200
lilcarlover
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:47
Bid in the amount of $7,100
JimPiotrowski
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:41
Bid in the amount of $7,000
MDC1982
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:36
Bid in the amount of $6,900
Ez240
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Nov 1, 2026 · 18:34
Bid in the amount of $6,800
lilcarlover
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Nov 1, 2026 · 15:44
Bid in the amount of $6,700
JimPiotrowski
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Nov 1, 2026 · 15:43
Bid in the amount of $6,600
Nov 1, 2026 · 13:45
@Jon92111
Was the timing chain/guides serviced?
Was the timing chain/guides serviced?
lilcarlover
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Nov 1, 2026 · 00:41
Bid in the amount of $6,450
scurry
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Oct 31, 2026 · 12:35
Bid in the amount of $6,350
lilcarlover
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Oct 31, 2026 · 06:09
Bid in the amount of $6,100
Cvsrf (The Seller)
Oct 31, 2026 · 03:29
@bpmdavid, yes there are cracks in the wood, near shifter and near the climate control. I think that is just a common thing on these old SL's. You can see the cracking (minimal in my opinion) in pictures 105, 106, 107 and 120. Thanks for the question.
Oct 30, 2026 · 23:54
@cvsrf any cracks or fading on the wood around the gear shift? Or other wood trim for that matter?
Cvsrf (The Seller)
Oct 29, 2026 · 15:01
@Greatguysuper, yes there were many attempts to tend to the A/C unit. If you reference a bill that was uploaded a day or two ago the entire A/C unit was replaced (Dec. of 2024) with a cost of nearly $2500 to accomplish this. The A/C works wonderfully now.
Cvsrf (The Seller)
Oct 29, 2026 · 02:17
@Jon92111 that has never been done during my ownership. With all of the money spent, and repairs suggested from my local shop, I can only assume that this was not recommended or needed.
Oct 28, 2026 · 23:59
Hi beautiful car and beautifully kept
Question , i see several months the AC was charged almost monthly, is there an AC issue or leaks with this car ? Thanks
Question , i see several months the AC was charged almost monthly, is there an AC issue or leaks with this car ? Thanks
scurry
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Oct 28, 2026 · 22:45
Bid in the amount of $6,000
Boosted93
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Oct 28, 2026 · 22:19
Bid in the amount of $5,800
Oct 28, 2026 · 21:22
Has the timing chain and guides been serviced/replaced?
lilcarlover
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Oct 28, 2026 · 01:23
Bid in the amount of $5,600
scurry
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Oct 28, 2026 · 00:49
Bid in the amount of $5,500
lilcarlover
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Oct 28, 2026 · 00:43
Bid in the amount of $5,200
Cvsrf (The Seller)
Oct 27, 2026 · 22:29
@JimPiotrowski if you are referencing the bill from April of 24 that was recently loaded, yes, the total was $12,185. Each item charged is described in their bill. I hope this helps.
Oct 27, 2026 · 20:02
Question, I read the ~$12,000 plus repair "estimate". Was all of the work identified on the estimate completed? Thanks
Dylmanater
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Oct 27, 2026 · 04:18
Bid in the amount of $5,100
scurry
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Oct 26, 2026 · 20:57
Bid in the amount of $5,000
Cvsrf (The Seller)
Oct 26, 2026 · 19:29
@Dylmanater I am uploading some more invoices that didn't seem to make the first go around for some reason. No known mechanical issues currently. The car does not leave marks inside the garage, so leaks do not seem to be an issue. The transmission does shift smoothly through the gears with no clunking in between the forward and backward gears. I believe there are some photos of the dash without the dash cover, but no, there aren't any dash cracks. The suspension is nice, and in one of the invoices that is being uploaded now, there is mention of shock and strut replacement. Many, many thousands of dollars have been spent on this car in the last four(ish) years of my ownership. It was going to be a forever car for my wife and I. Health issues have taken precedent over the use and enjoyment of this car. The new owner will enjoy this automobile, as have I.
Oct 26, 2026 · 15:54
Hi there, just a few questions about the vehicle. - Any known unaddressed mechanical issues? - Any leaks? (I saw in the service docs it had some in the past and wondering if these were all addressed?)
- does the transmission shift smooth through all gears and no thumping from drive to reverse? (I see mentioned the entire transmission was replaced recently? So I imagine that fixed any issues)
- Any cracks on the dash? - How’s the suspension? I see on one of the service docs it recommended overhauling front suspension, curious if that was completed? Thank you.
- does the transmission shift smooth through all gears and no thumping from drive to reverse? (I see mentioned the entire transmission was replaced recently? So I imagine that fixed any issues)
- Any cracks on the dash? - How’s the suspension? I see on one of the service docs it recommended overhauling front suspension, curious if that was completed? Thank you.
lilcarlover
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Oct 20, 2026 · 19:54
Bid in the amount of $4,250
fsaini
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Oct 20, 2026 · 15:54
Bid in the amount of $100
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