• Year of manufacture 
    5/2006
  • Mileage 
    37 057 km / 23 027 mi
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Electric windows
    Yes
    Sunroof
    Yes
    Climate control
    Yes
    Airbags
    Yes
    ABS
    Yes
    ESP
    Yes
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Original Condition
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Designo Mistic
  • Metallic 
    Yes
  • Interior colour 
    Grey
  • Interior brand colour 
    AMG Grey
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Number of doors 
    2
  • Number of seats 
    2
  • Location
    Belgium
  • Exterior colour 
    Blue
  • Gearbox 
    Automatic
  • Performance 
    604 BHP / 613 PS / 451 kW
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

- Extremely rare Designo Mystic Blue metallic
- Legendary 6.0L biturbo V12 with 612 hp and 1000 Nm
- Only 37,000 km, in absolute like new condition!

There was a short but unforgettable period when Mercedes-AMG deliberately ignored all conventions and built something truly outrageous. A two-seat roadster with a hand-built biturbo V12, wrapped in genuine Mercedes luxury and developed without a single compromise. The SL 65 AMG is the result of that philosophy and is today rightly regarded as one of the most charismatic and extreme AMG models ever built. Despite its immense performance, the SL 65 AMG remains a true grand turismo. Thanks to Active Body Control, it combines exceptional ride comfort with surprising stability, even when its full potential is unleashed. Even today, very few cars manage to blend comfort and brute force so effortlessly and confidently.

This particular example was delivered new by Mercedes-Benz Milano and is finished in the extremely rare Designo Mystic Blue metallic. In addition, the car has covered only 37,000 km since new. The first owner clearly had excellent taste and deliberately chose this exclusive Designo paint, which was available only by special order. It is paired with an AMG grey leather interior and an exceptionally rich specification. Highlights include the glass hardtop roof, multicontour seats for driver and passenger, seat climate control with heating and ventilation, a Designo Alcantara Alpaca Grey headliner, a leather and Designo wood gear selector and Designo Poplar wood trim throughout the cabin. Despite the very low mileage, the car has always been properly and carefully maintained, even during periods of limited use. It has recently received a service, and there are currently no costs to be expected. We can confidently say that this is a perfect and nearly impossible-to-find configuration. The condition of the car is outstanding and closely resembles that of a new vehicle. The V12 runs flawlessly, the Active Body Control suspension operates as intended, the glass roof functions perfectly, and the gearbox shifts smoothly in all driving modes.

Driving this SL 65 AMG is an experience that simply no longer exists today. An open roadster with a hand-built 6.0-litre biturbo V12 is now almost unthinkable, that is precisely what makes this car so special. The engine was assembled by hand according to the One Man One Engine principle and produces 604 hp with an impressive 1,000 Nm of torque, deliberately limited by the factory. At the time, this made the SL 65 AMG one of the most powerful production cars in the world. Officially, the sprint to 100 km/h took just over four seconds, but independent tests quickly showed it was even faster. What truly defines this car, however, is not the numbers, but the way it delivers its performance. Everything happens effortlessly, silky smooth and seemingly endless, with a massive wave of torque always on tap. This is not a nervous or demanding supercar, but a refined and luxurious V12 that is perfectly suited to daily use and becomes utterly addictive when pushed.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special AMG. An SL 65 AMG with low mileage, an exceptional Designo configuration, in outstanding condition and with a fully documented history. This type of car represents a chapter in AMG history that will never return. Excessive, over-engineered and wonderfully irrational, exactly as a true V12 AMG should be.

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