To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Open Roads, Fall event, 11
- 20 November 2020.
Estimate:
$38,000 - $43,000
- One of 390 North American examples produced for the model
year
- Delivered new to Mercedes-Benz North Scottsdale of Scottsdale,
Arizona
- 604 hp, twin turbocharged V-12 engine; five-speed AMG
Speedshift transmission
- Obsidian Black over anthracite Nappa leather; walnut burl trim
and designo Alcantara headliner
- Optioned with premium sound system, keyless-go, Distronic
adaptive cruise control, Parktronic sensor package, and panorama
roof
- Over $3,300 of recently completed maintenance, including ABC
system servicing
Seeking to push the cosmetic and performance boundaries of their
flagship SL-Class roadster, Mercedes-Benz debuted the SL 65 AMG in
June of 2004. Assembled on a special line at Affalterbach using
shells ferried over from Stuttgart, the ultra-performance oriented
roadster was to be produced in extremely limited quantities for
just four model years (2005-2008) and offered at the exorbitant
base price of $183,000 USD.
Power was derived from a hand-built, twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter
V-12 engine paired with a five-speed automatic transmission
utilizing AMG's "Speed-Shift" technology; the SL 65 AMG rockets to
60 mph from a standstill in just 3.8 seconds. Considering that the
most closely related, limited-production, open-top vehicle provided
with such an impressive V-12 AMG powerplant is the 2003 Pagani
Zonda Roadster, it should serve as no surprise that the SL 65 AMG
is a uniquely raw and desirable offering from Mercedes-Benz's 21st
century portfolio.
As one of just 390 North American market examples produced for the
2006 model year, this Obsidian Black chassis was delivered new to
Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona. Nicely
equipped, this roadster was specified from the factory with
anthracite Nappa leather, walnut burl trim, and designo Alcantara
headliner; a bevy of other notable options includes a premium sound
system, Keyless Go, Distronic Adaptive Cruise Control, Parktronic
sensor package, and desirable "Panorama" glass roof.
Accompanying documentation shows that this chassis was first
registered to an Illinois-based corporation, then later imported
into Ontario, Canada by its second owner in July of 2008. Obtained
by the consignor in 2019 and imported back into the United States,
this chassis is presently offered on an Arizona title. In the last
100 miles, this well-documented SL 65 AMG has recently benefited
from oil service, as well as an ABC (Active Body Control) system
flush, filter change, and replacement of a leaking high-pressure
hose.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0620.
