Mercedes-Benz - 560 SL Roadster - NO RESERVE - 1986
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€ 7,550
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Selected by Franco Vigorito
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Estimate € 19,000 - € 22,000
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Mercedes‑Benz 560 SL Roadster from 1986 in Signal Red with Palomino Beige interior, 5549cc V8 engine, automatic transmission, 240 HP, matching numbers and colours, 137,948 miles, German registration papers with European documents, CoC present, service history, Carfax‑certified original mileage, hardtop included, original manuals and documentation.
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IN RISALTO
*Equipped with Federperiti Compliance Guarantee Expertise
*Completely original in Signal Red with Palomino Beige interior
*Original mileage certified by Carfax
*Factory original engine
*Most of the paintwork factory-original
*From Southern California
*Complete with original manuals, service book, Datacard, Vin decoder, hardtop, and German documents
STORIA / PANORAMA
The Mercedes-Benz 560 SL belongs to the famous R107 series, one of the longest-running and best-loved roadsters in the history of the Stuttgart brand. Introduced in the late seventies, the 560 SL represents one of the most powerful versions in the range, equipped with a refined 5.6-liter V8 engine.
The unit offered at auction is a 1986 model and preserves a particularly interesting configuration, with the original Signal Red color, largely factory-original bodywork, black soft top, and the original color-matched hardtop, plus a clean, accident-free history from day one. It is also already homologated with German European documents and equipped with its technical certificate (equivalent to a COC).
EXTERIOR
The bodywork largely retains the factory-original paint in the sought-after Signal Red color. The car still presents in good overall condition, with a beautiful patina of a vehicle that has never been fully restored but well preserved. The chrome trims are in excellent condition, as are the front grille, rubber profiles, and all original details. Only minimal signs of aging and small imperfections are present, some color variations, all compatible with the age and preservation of the original paint. The factory-original soft top opens easily and shows only minor, mild signs of aging. The car also includes the rare color-matched hardtop. An ultrasonic thickness test yielded values consistent with the original paint and no signs of any impact detected.
The undercarriage presents as solid and very well preserved, with no signs of accidents, thanks to its initial life in Southern California.
INTERIOR
The cabin is complete with leather seats and well preserved with a beautiful uniform patina over time. The dashboard is in nice condition, showing the typical cracks due to age; the center console and all interior equipment are well preserved with minimal signs from normal use. The dash retains the original instrumentation, as well as the original steering wheel and gearknob.
Before going on sale, a thorough sanitization of the entire cabin was carried out.
MECHANICS
The original engine was recently restarted after a long idle period in a private collection, including a fuel line overhaul and a service of the K Jetronic fuel injection, as well as a new battery. Previously, it had undergone regular maintenance intervals as noted in the service book; the clutch and automatic transmission also function normally. The German technical inspection (TÜV) expired in 2010.
The car is operational; however, as with any classic vehicle, a usual pre-use check or a long trip check is always recommended.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery in Italy and Europe. Contact for a quote.
BUY NOW
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DOCUMENTATION
Federperiti Compliance Guarantee Appraisal
Sales invoice
German circulation documents
TUV homologation data sheet (COC)
Original car manuals
Service book
Carfax certificate
US title with history
Customs clearance papers
SERVICES
All vehicles are owned by us and we do not operate as a consignment shop. We provide advisory and support for foreign or Italian registration, including through our trusted agencies.
WARRANTY
We sell only vehicles guaranteed 100% compliant and certified: each vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti, an independent Italian authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is personally inspected to ensure the buyer is satisfied with the conformity of the photos, description, and overall condition.
Some videos of the car, engine, and driving may be available; ask Catawiki.
The seller handles the transfer of ownership remotely or export documents (not included). Assistance with shipping to Italy, Europe and Worldwide at favorable prices. You may also pick up the car in person.
You are welcome to visit our showroom to meet us and see the vehicle before the end of the auction, or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.
Follow our collection car auctions “No Reserve” on Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
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Translated by Google TranslateIN RISALTO
*Equipped with Federperiti Compliance Guarantee Expertise
*Completely original in Signal Red with Palomino Beige interior
*Original mileage certified by Carfax
*Factory original engine
*Most of the paintwork factory-original
*From Southern California
*Complete with original manuals, service book, Datacard, Vin decoder, hardtop, and German documents
STORIA / PANORAMA
The Mercedes-Benz 560 SL belongs to the famous R107 series, one of the longest-running and best-loved roadsters in the history of the Stuttgart brand. Introduced in the late seventies, the 560 SL represents one of the most powerful versions in the range, equipped with a refined 5.6-liter V8 engine.
The unit offered at auction is a 1986 model and preserves a particularly interesting configuration, with the original Signal Red color, largely factory-original bodywork, black soft top, and the original color-matched hardtop, plus a clean, accident-free history from day one. It is also already homologated with German European documents and equipped with its technical certificate (equivalent to a COC).
EXTERIOR
The bodywork largely retains the factory-original paint in the sought-after Signal Red color. The car still presents in good overall condition, with a beautiful patina of a vehicle that has never been fully restored but well preserved. The chrome trims are in excellent condition, as are the front grille, rubber profiles, and all original details. Only minimal signs of aging and small imperfections are present, some color variations, all compatible with the age and preservation of the original paint. The factory-original soft top opens easily and shows only minor, mild signs of aging. The car also includes the rare color-matched hardtop. An ultrasonic thickness test yielded values consistent with the original paint and no signs of any impact detected.
The undercarriage presents as solid and very well preserved, with no signs of accidents, thanks to its initial life in Southern California.
INTERIOR
The cabin is complete with leather seats and well preserved with a beautiful uniform patina over time. The dashboard is in nice condition, showing the typical cracks due to age; the center console and all interior equipment are well preserved with minimal signs from normal use. The dash retains the original instrumentation, as well as the original steering wheel and gearknob.
Before going on sale, a thorough sanitization of the entire cabin was carried out.
MECHANICS
The original engine was recently restarted after a long idle period in a private collection, including a fuel line overhaul and a service of the K Jetronic fuel injection, as well as a new battery. Previously, it had undergone regular maintenance intervals as noted in the service book; the clutch and automatic transmission also function normally. The German technical inspection (TÜV) expired in 2010.
The car is operational; however, as with any classic vehicle, a usual pre-use check or a long trip check is always recommended.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery in Italy and Europe. Contact for a quote.
BUY NOW
Now you can secure the lot without waiting! Have questions? Contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTATION
Federperiti Compliance Guarantee Appraisal
Sales invoice
German circulation documents
TUV homologation data sheet (COC)
Original car manuals
Service book
Carfax certificate
US title with history
Customs clearance papers
SERVICES
All vehicles are owned by us and we do not operate as a consignment shop. We provide advisory and support for foreign or Italian registration, including through our trusted agencies.
WARRANTY
We sell only vehicles guaranteed 100% compliant and certified: each vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti, an independent Italian authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is personally inspected to ensure the buyer is satisfied with the conformity of the photos, description, and overall condition.
Some videos of the car, engine, and driving may be available; ask Catawiki.
The seller handles the transfer of ownership remotely or export documents (not included). Assistance with shipping to Italy, Europe and Worldwide at favorable prices. You may also pick up the car in person.
You are welcome to visit our showroom to meet us and see the vehicle before the end of the auction, or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.
Follow our collection car auctions “No Reserve” on Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
Subscribe to stay updated with our mailing list.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model type
560 SL Roadster - NO RESERVE
Year
1986
Located in
Italy
Mileage reading
137948 mi
Registration papers
with German registration
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Signal Red
Horse power
240
Cubic capacity
5549cc
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
Yes
Valid MOT
No
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
Yes
Certificate available
Yes
Condition (Paint & body)
Good: may require conventional body and paintwork. May require replacement of parts
Condition (Interior)
Good: shows signs of normal wear and usage. May require repair or replacement of parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Good: frame/structure shows minor signs of surface rust, signs of usage/wear, may require some attention
Condition (Mechanical)
Good: mechanically sound. May require maintenance and repair
Condition (Overall)
Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing
Vehicle registration
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
