This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC was purchased by the current owner in 2023 after some idle time in the hands of the previous owner. Seller is handling the sale, representing the owner. The current owner has tended to items needing reconditioning and now has it ready for a new owner to enjoy. Recent service is detailed below and – Ontario buyers take note – this big Benz comes with an Ontario Safety Standards Certificate. The car is finished in Blue Black Metallic (Blauschwarz, in German), which can show tints of green in certain light, over Palomino leather. This pillarless Coupe is powered by a 5.5-litre M117 V8 engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels. The V8 was factory rated at 238 horsepower and 287 lb-ft of torque.
Equipment includes 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels, a limited-slip differential, a power sunroof, heated front seats, automatic climate control, and a stock Becker Grand Prix cassette stereo. This is a US-market car and it currently shows under 110K miles, though the odometer has been serviced in the past and it is thus being sold TMU – true mileage unknown.
This Mercedes features headlight wipers, fog lights, a power sunroof, a power antenna, and polished aluminum trim. The seller advises that the surfaces of the hood and trunk lid have been repainted under current ownership to address surface rust. Care was taken to retain the VIN-specific labels on these components. The rear spoiler remains in place.
The 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels house 205/65 Bridgestone Ecopia tires, the stock size. The car was factory equipped with a self-leveling rear suspension and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes complemented by an ABS system and driver’s air bag, replaced in June 1997 according to a Mercedes-Benz service decal found in the glove box.
The cabin features seating surfaces upholstered in Palomino leather along with a colour-coordinated lower dashboard, door panels, and carpet. Occupants are treated to heated power-adjustable front seats, rear headrests, automatic climate control, and a Becker AM/FM cassette stereo. Cruise control is equipped. We note that the passenger’s side vanity mirror and light assembly is removed and will be in the glove box on delivery to the new owner.
The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts instrumentation by VDO with a 170-mph speedometer, a 7000 RPM tachometer with a 6000 RPM redline, an analog clock, and gauges for instant fuel economy, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows under 110,000 miles. The analog clock is inoperative. The power antenna functions though it does not rise to its full height – please see our video that demonstrates this.
In addition to the paint work on the hood and trunk lid, the owner has also seen to repairs of the climate control system – air conditioning is said to blow cool. The car was also outfitted with new tires, new fog lights and an oil change. All work in the past 1,000 miles. Underside photos are included in the gallery.
This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC Coupe is available from the seller, who is representing the owner, with one key and an Ontario Safety Standards Certificate in Toronto.
Option Codes Found Under Hood:
412 – ELECTRIC SLIDING ROOF WITH TILTING DEVICE
442 – AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL
491 – U.S. VERSION
519 – BECKER RADIO GRAND PRIX ELECTRONIC CASSETTE – USA
551 – ANTI-THEFT WARNING SYSTEM
581 – AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL