Designed under the direction of legendary stylist Bruno Sacco, this long-wheelbase Sonderklasse (Special Class) saloon was the definitive choice for CEOs, diplomats, and royalty in the late 1980s
Powered by the 5,547cc single overhead cam, M117 V8 offering 296bhp and 336lb/ft of torque through a four-speed automatic gearbox
The 1989 model-year 560 SEL was remarkably well equipped with standard anti-lock brakes (ABS), traction control, a driver-side airbag, self-levelling rear hydraulic suspension, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front and rear seats, power rear bench seat, and a functional power antenna
Finished in Astral Silver over dark blue leather and burr walnut veneers, the car was registered new on 17/11/1989 and carries the pre-delivery inspection stamp of Prentice Ltd, the Mercedes-Benz dealer in Portadown, County Armagh
The current owners have enjoyed the car since 1992, giving 34 years of continuous stewardship from only two keepers from new
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