The pinnacle of the R107's long and successful model run was the 560 SL, produced between 1986 and 1989.

Featuring a powerful new all-alloy 5.5-litre V8 engine (the largest fitted to the SL) mated to the silky smooth four-speed automatic, the 560 SL may have looked like its predecessors - with only a chin spoiler, new alloy wheels and revised sill treatment setting the new model apart - but underneath there were numerous technological improvements, including ABS brakes, revised suspension, the latest Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection and various interior upgrades.The 5.5-litre V8 engine was introduced to combat the restrictive emissions regulations, primarily in California, and was only available in the USA, Japan and Australia.

As is often the case with collectors, it is this range-topping 560SL badge that buyers so desire, particularly as the largest displacement SL was never offered in Europe.Here at Classic Benz we are delighted to offer this Signal Red 560SL from the final year o...