For Sale at Auction: 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG in Newport, Rhode Island

Chassis No. WDBSK79F76F109286

When Mercedes-Benz introduced the SL 65 AMG in 2004 as the flagship of the R230-generation SL, it paired a hand-built, twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 with a five-speed automatic transmission and a full slate of standard equipment. This extensive list included Active Body Control suspension, an Electronic Stability Program, an AMG High Performance Braking System with cross-drilled rotors, heated and ventilated multi-contour seats, dual-zone climate control, a Bose sound system, and COMAND infotainment with navigation. Priced from $185,000 when new in July 2005, it wore AMG bodywork, including a revised front spoiler, side skirts, and quad exhaust outlets, that set the SL 65 apart in the lineup. Car and Driver treated it as a challenge thrown at the rest of the industry, writing in its January 2005 road test that "Some might argue that the 604 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque packed into the SL 65 AMG are too much power and thrust for a road car. They're wrong."

This example is presented in Iridium Silver Metallic with a Charcoal Exclusive leather interior. It features burr walnut wood veneer trim, Keyless Go, and an electric rear window shade, all standard on the SL 65. Bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, and fender air vents complete its well-appointed exterior. This car is additionally distinguished by its 19-inch AMG multi-piece wheels.

A clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows previous registrations in California, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Montana, with the car coming under its current ownership in early 2026. The V12 is said to have been revised with Kleeman engine management software under previous ownership, boosting performance levels. In May 2024, service work included correcting a transmission fluid leak, repairing the shifter, and replacing a top hydraulic cylinder.

Few cars blend staggering performance into a single car that can outrun nearly anything it encounters while still being in supreme luxury and comfort. Add in the appeal of top-down motoring, the SL 65 is a formidable grand tourer capable of effortless high-speed cruising of the kind never to be repeated by Mercedes again. Offered with improved performance from Kleeman, and just 53,000 miles at cataloging, this SL 65 would make the ideal addition to any collection for a car that can truly do it all.