1989 Mercedes Benz 560SL R107

A fitting send-off to one of Mercedes-Benz’s most iconic models, this 1989 Mercedes Benz 560SL represents the final year of production for the iconic R107 series: An era-defining grand tourer that combined durability, engineering integrity, and understated style.

Australian complied and delivered new through Mercedes Benz South Melbourne in June 1989, this example has spent much of its life between South Australia and Western Australia before being acquired by its current Sydney-based custodian in 2022. With a clear vision to return the car to near-new condition while enhancing usability, the owner commissioned a comprehensive, bare-metal restoration in 2022 by Mercedes-Benz authorised repairers.

The restoration was extensive and methodical, including a major overhaul of the drivetrain to ensure the car delivers the sort of reliability expected of a modern vehicle without compromising its original character. The result is a 560SL that can be driven and enjoyed daily, rather than reserved solely for occasional outings.

Finished in its original Smoke Grey Metallic over Beige interior the car presents today in exceptional, showroom-level condition both inside and out. While the odometer reads a documented 257,000 kilometres, the restoration has effectively reset the car’s mechanical and cosmetic standard, offering a level of presentation and performance that overrides its mileage.

Accompanying the car is its original bookset in its clear plastic sleeve with original service booklet intact, original manuals and servicing receipts from its previous ownership. In terms of its restoration, its been highly documented through photographs and spreadsheets.

As the last iteration of a model that ran for nearly two decades, the 560SL stands as the most developed and refined version of the R107 platform. Combined with its Australian delivery, documented history, and no-expense-spared restoration, this example offers a compelling opportunity for the discerning collector seeking a usable, blue-chip classic.