You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location. Please contact the member of staff associated with this lot to secure your appointment. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions will be given when making your appointment.First-generation R230 transformed by AMG. 13,622 miles6-litre, twin-turbocharged, V12 producing 604bhp and 740lbs/ftDramatically presented in Almandine Black Metallic with 19", dual-spoke AMG alloysFabulousbespoke Designointerior with comfort ventilated seatsFullservice-history. Six recorded services with the most recent at 13,307 milesWe are in danger of running out of superlatives. Possibly the best-looking R230 in the worldAMG, the official performance division of Mercedes-Benz, has a long history of producing high-performance derivatives of Mercedes' standard production vehicles, and these improved versions enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide. When the stunning SL55AMG was introduced in 2003 with its 5.4-litre V8 producing 476 BHP and a tree stump pulling 520lbs/ feet of torque it was naturally assumed it would remain top of the range, however, AMG had a further party-trick. A year later the SL 65 AMG arrived and was the new 'King of the Castle'. It retained the stylish looks and civilised manners of the rest of the range but was powered by a V12 leviathan capable of crushing the competition at a push of the accelerator. The twin-turbo, 6.0-litre engine delivers a remarkable 604hp which is tamed through an intricate network of safety features and keep-you-alive electronics. At 740 lbs-ft, the torque output is sufficient to keep you pinned in the immaculately stitched leather seats, in any gear at any time, whilst the five-speed automatic transmission with manual capability provides a good level of control. Distinctive 19" dual-spoke AMG-signature alloys camouflage the eight-piston caliperperformance brakes and the suspension has been subtly tweaked to deal with the general increase in numbers. Performance is documented at 0-60mph in 3.6 secs and 0-100 mph in 7.5 seconds. All in all, a beautifully packaged amalgam of huge power, sumptuous comfort and window-rattling noise.This distinctive,original UK-supplied, right-hand drive, SL65AMG was ordered from Greenoaks Mercedes in late July 2004 and from the original purchase invoice, we can see that it was specified in Almandine Black Metallic with Designo Single-tone exclusive leather, DesignoMaple door caps,Designo Anthracite carpets and Comfort Ventilated Seats bringing the overall total to a substantial 151,239.19. The Pre-Delivery inspection sheet is dated 16-11-2004 and is inthe history file. At the time of cataloguing the indicated mileage is 13,622 and this is corroborated by the service booklet which records six services at Mercedes-Benz /AMG dealers with the most recent at Mercedes Norwich on 11-10-2019 at 13,307 miles. There are invoices in the file that detail these services and any additional works that were required as well as a complete complement of MOTs going back to 7-01-2007 including the current one which is valid until 20-04-2021.The car appears to be in superbcondition throughoutand is supplied with bothkeys and the complete owner's manuals in the correct binder.The R230 is one of the best-looking cars from the period and the larger-engined AMG cars have becomecollectable modern classics. Considering that less than 14,000 miles ago over 150,000would have been necessary to own this fabulous, top-of-the-range Mercedes, today's guide seems sensible indeed.Lot No. 123 - 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG (R230)https://youtu.be/4MSIcg5p27strue