Built between 1971 and 1989, the R107-generation SL series had a longer production run than any other Mercedes-Benz model. Introduced in North America beginning in 1986, the 560 SL offered more amenities than previous SL models, including a luxurious interior, redesigned seats, and automatic climate control.

Timelessly elegant – particularly in this rare color combination of Blue Green Metallic with Crème Beige interior – this example was built in April 1989 and delivered directly to the US market. According to the accompanying window sticker, it was supplied new via Ray Catena of Edison, New Jersey, to Frank Russo of Staten Island, with a sale date of May 23, 1989. Equipped with soft and hard tops, and a “gas guzzler” tax on top, it carried a retail price of $65,780.

History traced by the CARFAX Vehicle History Report records a first documented mileage of 5,789 on June 20, 1998, followed by modest annual accruals – at times amounting to only a handful of miles – resulting in an odometer reading at the time of cataloguing of a meager 6,533 miles. The car’s exemplary condition reflects this nominal figure and it is accompanied by original handbooks, service book, keys, and a tool roll with most tools still intact.

On all counts, from its rare colors to low mileage, this 560 SL is surely one of the best of its kind available.