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£40,430

Euro 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

United States • 17 Jul 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is a European-market example featuring a desirable 5.0-liter V8 and limited-slip differential. While it presents well with Euro-spec bumpers and a black finish, a torn soft top and replaced speedometer indicate some TLC is needed.

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Condition 

7

The car has a tear in the soft top near the rear window and the speedometer has been replaced with unknown true mileage, indicating minor cosmetic and mechanical attention is needed. However, recent maintenance and a clean Carfax report suggest it is in solid condition overall.

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Automatic

Transmission:

WDB1070461A037796

Chassis No:

Odometer:

64,000 miles

DON D 1

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

on Replacement Speedometer 5.0-Liter V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Black Paint Black Convertible Soft Top Tan Leather Upholstery Euro-Spec Bumpers US-Spec Headlights Rear Spoiler 15" Gullideckel Wheels Heated Front Seats Two-Place Rear Seats Automatic Climate Control Cruise Control Blaupunkt Cassette Stereo Removable Hardtop
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is a European-market example that was imported to the US in the 1980s and acquired by the late owner in the early 1990s.

It is finished in black over tan leather upholstery and is powered by a 5.0-liter M117 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, a black convertible soft top, a rear spoiler, Euro-spec bumpers, US-spec headlights, and 15″ Gullideckel wheels, along with heated front seats, two-place rear seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, and a Blaupunkt cassette stereo.

This R107 is offered by the seller on behalf of the late...

Points of note

£3,680

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£19,320

Median Price (Since 2020)

£256,556

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