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1987 Mercedes 560 SL Rental Added in Arizona

Movie Picture Cars has added the 1987 Mercedes 560 SL to its roster through the USA Movie Cars network. This red convertible sits in Tucson, Arizona, and gives Arizona productions a period-appropriate Mercedes option for scenes set in the late 1980s. Local crews working on film, television, or commercial projects can now locate the vehicle through a single search on the state network rather than chasing scattered listings.

Spotlight on this 1987 Mercedes 560 SL

The listing shows a red 1987 Mercedes 560 SL convertible with both soft and hard tops available. The body is described as being in very good condition, while the interior shows some wear. It is a two-door model with an automatic transmission and gasoline engine, finished in the factory red exterior color paired with a beige interior. These details make the car suitable for shots where the exterior lines and top configuration matter more than pristine cabin surfaces.

Producers can use the convertible in establishing shots that require a 1980s luxury roadster or in sequences where the vehicle sits parked or drives briefly. The option to switch between tops allows crews to match weather or lighting needs on a given day without changing vehicles. Because the car is already in Tucson, Arizona, it reduces transport time for productions filming in southern Arizona.

Movie Picture Cars and the Arizona Picture Car Market

Movie Picture Cars works with USA Movie Cars to connect productions with vehicles listed across the country. In Arizona the network links to state-specific searches such as Arizona Picture Cars, which helps location managers and picture car coordinators find local options quickly. Tucson, Arizona, sits within reach of many regional shoots, so having the 1987 Mercedes 560 SL already on site can shorten turnaround when schedules change.

USA Movie Cars maintains relationships with state picture-car sites like Arizona Picture Cars so that a search for an Arizona film car or Arizona movie car surfaces relevant vehicles without extra steps. This setup supports crews that move between Phoenix, Tucson, and other parts of the state while still needing access to the broader national inventory when a specific model is required.

History of the 1987 Mercedes 560 SL

The Mercedes 560 SL belongs to the R107 series that ran from 1971 through 1989. By 1987 the model carried the larger 5.6-liter V8 and was positioned as the top convertible in the Mercedes lineup. The body style remained a two-seat roadster with removable soft top and an optional hard top, a configuration that stayed consistent through the decade.

During the 1980s the 560 SL appeared in both personal use and as a status symbol in advertising and media of the era. Its long hood, upright grille, and chrome accents placed it firmly in the luxury convertible segment that producers often reference when recreating late-twentieth-century settings. The automatic transmission and rear-wheel-drive layout were standard for the model year.

Arizona Picture Car Rental Uses

Arizona picture car rental productions often need vehicles that read as period without requiring extensive modification. This 1987 Mercedes 560 SL can serve as a character car for a professional or affluent role in a 1980s scene. It can also appear in background parking lots or drive-by shots where the red color and convertible silhouette add visual texture to an establishing frame.

Still photographers and music video crews working in Arizona can place the car in desert or urban backdrops to contrast the classic lines against modern surroundings. Commercial shoots that reference the 1980s can use the Mercedes for product launches or lifestyle segments that want an authentic convertible from that decade. Event planners have also staged the vehicle at corporate functions or private gatherings that lean on vintage automotive styling.

Book This 1987 Mercedes 560 SL Today

View the full listing at the supplied page on usamoviecars.com to review photos and contact details. Productions ready to move forward can call 602-882-2705 or email [email protected] to discuss rates and scheduling.

Looking for Talent?

Productions that also need on-camera performers can reach the sister company Arizona Actors at https://arizonaactors.com for local talent and USActors.com at https://usactors.com/ for nationwide casting support.

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