I remember the days when you could buy a vintage Mercedes-Benz 190SL for pennies on the dollar. Sure, they weren’t the fastest thing from Stuttgart, but one quick glance and you might mistake one for its larger sibling, the 300SL. But between the original Gullwing and it’s open roofed stable mate and the Pagoda SL that followed, the 190SL was a bit forgotten. Today, however, it’s almost impossible to get into a 190SL on a budget, with the best examples bringing healthy six figure sums at auction. Fast forward a few more years though, and its descendant, the 560SL, can still be a relatively affordable proposition. This white on blue R107 for sale in Florida has just the right look to blend right in at the local yacht club.
Click for more details: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL on eBay
Year: 1986
Model: 560SL
Engine: 5.6 liter V8
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 33,375 mi
Price: $24,900 Buy It Now
You’re looking at a beautiful 1986 560SL. This car has only 33350 miles on it as well as being three owner car. It is the right color and miles and the over all condition is as good as they come. I rate this automobile at a 1 plus- 2 it is that nice. So if you are sick of looking at junk and you want a really nice 560SL this is the car for you. It is a none smoker with no bad odors and is turn key all the way. Have fun in the sun with this beautiful car.
You can still get into an R107 SL for well under $10,000, but at that level, it may be a bit more than most folks can handle. Spend a bit more, though, and you can get a lower mileage example that you can use and care for that will last well into the future. Given the super low miles on this example, the asking price is rather reasonable, as some late model R107s with this kind of mileage that we have seen have been advertised at over the $30,000 mark recently.
-Paul
A lot of car for the money. Timing Chains/Tensioners are to be watched. ABS can raise issues. Sensors and grounds on the “Box”.
These are built like a tank the way Mercedes used to build them. Heck of a car.
Radio/code can be a PITA if you don’t have it. Becker has a good repair facility here. Automatic antenna may or may not work. ’86 has a “jog” switch that lets you raise or lower it to a desired position. Replacing the driveshaft couplings is not for the feint of heart especially if you’d don’t have a lift. The entire exhaust must come off to effect the repair. The source of vibration will often emanate from these.
The amunt if varied examples if these down here in a florida is amazing….they’re on my short list atm.