Mercedes-Benz 560 SL + Hardtop '88

• Delivered new to a famous American football player in the USA
• Converted to EU lamps and bumpers
• Current owner bought it in the US in 2017

The Mercedes-Benz W107 series (officially known as R107 for the roadster and C107 for the coupé models) was produced from 1971 to 1989, making it the longest-running Mercedes model alongside the G-series. In total, about 237,000 copies were made. The R107 replaced the W113 (Pagode) in 1971 and was succeeded by the W126C in 1981 for the coupe (SLC) models and by the R129 in 1989 for the convertible (SL) models.

Together with the 500SL(C), the 380SL (BM107.045) and the 380SLC (BM107.025) were also introduced in 1980 as a replacement for the 350 models. These had the new alloy 3.8 liter engine (M116E38) with 218 hp (5500 rpm) and 305 Nm (4000 rpm). In 1981 production of the SLC models was discontinued and the successor 380SEC from the W126 series was introduced.

Anecdote : The W107 was seen worldwide in the popular soap series Dallas. Actor Patrick Duffy drove as Bobby Ewing in this series in a red Mercedes W107 380SL and it is said that this led to rising sales figures of this Mercedes Roadster in those years.

Technical data

Body

• Length (cm): 458
• Width (cm): 179
• Height (cm): 130
• Wheelbase (cm): 246
• Weight (kg) : 1619

Mechanism

• Engine: V8 5547 cc, front
• Valves: 16
• Fuel system: Bosch KE-Jetronic injection
• Gearbox: auto, 4 gears
• Transmission: to the rear wheels
• Maximum power: 231 hp (170 kW) at 4750 rpm
• Maximum torque: 373 Nm at 3250 rpm
• Top speed: 240 km/h