The body is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) and includes a power-retractable hardtop, fog lights, fender air vents, and AMG bodywork specific to the SL65 consisting of a revised front spoiler, side skirts, and quad exhaust outlets. Additional features include bi-xenon headlights, AMG badging and hood vents.
The heated and ventilated power-adjustable multi-contour seats are upholstered in Black/Anthracite (581) leather and are complemented by Black Ash (736) wood accents. Amenities include dual-zone automatic climate control, a wind deflector, front seat memory, Keyless-Go, a Bose sound system, and COMAND with navigation.
The leather steering wheel frames a 220-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and indicators for coolant temperature and fuel level. Multifunction displays are controlled by buttons mounted to the steering wheel and the digital odometer indicates 65,880 miles.
This AMG-tuned 6.0-liter M275 V12 bi-turbo engine was factory rated at 604 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. The car recently underwent a recommended maintenance and received new front brake pads, oil service, wiper blades, and a new battery. The car will come with prior dealer service records.
The included Carfax report shows one damage report in 2010, linear mileage updates, one owner, and 38 service history records since new. This SL65 is now offered by the seller with factory literature, partial service records, 2 factory keys, and a clean California title.
A walkaround video has been provided by the seller below.
The Mercedes SL is a legendary car with a history that evokes stardom, class, and the highest degree of opulence. Every model that carries the Sport-Leicht name naturally has great expectations placed upon it. Between its elegant styling, impressive performance and cutting-edge technology, the SL roadster still reigns as the quintessential luxury drop top. The SL65 AMG is a slice of engineering brilliance and boasts a beastly 604 horsepower V12 engine that never ceases to impress. With only one owner since new, this low mileage SL65 is poised as a sound investment with big displacement giving way to silent electric vehicles with each day; because there is no substitue for the thrill of a bi-turbo V12 with the wind blowing through your hair.
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@zachmac agreed! A great car, seems as if we landed on a soft day. Glad you are enjoying yours!@zachmac you know, I only put 6k on mine so far, but I drove a '06 DB9 earlier this week and I was surprisingly unimpressed with it, big shoes to fillAs owner of one of these beasts, sad that it didn't sell but sort of relieved because of the price hehe@KatalyticMC sorry you didn't get a sale but no way I'd have sold it this cheap and there are certainly worse things in life than having to keep driving an SL65!Did everyone sleep in today?@KatalyticMC gotta ask, after putting 65k miles on an SL65 from new what do you replace it with? BTW, driving the white one today!Current bid is where these were selling for two years ago. It will probably take quite a bit more in today's market. GLWA to all. @JRdelaG no reason to think @M_de_Montespan 's bid would hold up.$34,500 bid placed by @Classicalgenius
@JerrySang Yes-both key fobs along with records are included with the car! Indeed a garaged car sure makes a difference and there is no lack of that with this Sl65.@KatalyticMC Does the car come with both sets of keys and any service paperwork? We have a great independent tech as well; pleased to see this car has had its check-ups...Wowza! I need this 65...Those seats look brand new, I assume a garage queen for the most part. I remember when these hit the showroom floors for astronomical retail values-seems these MBs have a special part in automotive history given this 600 horse engine. I am looking forward to this; wife is on board!Dear M. De Montespan Enjoy and ... contact me if you ever wish to sell her. [email protected] Cel 507 66770292$34,000 bid placed by @M_de_Montespan
@JRdelaG not on this vehicle.@JRdelaG not sure what you are referring to as the R230 SL65 didn't offer a "performance package" other than the standard 604 hp and 738 ft-lbs of torque. There is no "P30" option on these.Sorry could not find the info. Does it have the performance package?$32,500 bid placed by @JRdelaG
La voiture est magnifique!$32,000 bid placed by @M_de_Montespan
Those two-piece wheels are a thing of beauty.@zachmac thanks for the clarification! Not sure how this was missed as you stand correct! One less thing to have to service…ha…I saw the white SL65 you won on BAT; very nice car.@zachmac Thanks! I stand corrected. As does the seller...To all bidders please note the options Parktonic and Distronic are not featured on this car and the listing has been updated accordingly.@Clutch which is what happens when people who don't know these cars grab generic write ups and post them. The car has neither. Plenty of ways to know this. I happen to have cataloged every R230 SL65 ever built. 1) The data card for this car says none of the big three options exist. 2) there are no sensors on the front or rear bumpers for Parktronic, 3) there is no selector switch by the gear shift for Parktronic, 4) there is no thumbwheel by the gear shift for distronic, 5) the grill (picture 40) is not a distronic grill.zachmac, the description clearly states that Parktronic and Distronic are present here. Seller, any chance of some good quality close up pics of the right side of the car as well as some chassis pics? Also, what are the date codes on the tires? Thank youWhile being the highest production year and the most common color combo in 2005 this one is somewhat rare in what it doesn't have. It doesn't have Parktronic, Distronic or a Pano roof, none of the three "big" options which many find desirable. 1 of 161 MY 2055 SL65 "strippers" worldwide. GLWA@Starkermann Hi, that was a later year option in the SL models. You do however get to hear the significant 12 cyclinders roaring with the top down…truly mesmerizing!Air scarf?$30,000 bid placed by @Emark
@Savanti yes, it was from a small scratch from when the owner was parking in his garage. No accident from collision or anything “major”. An emphasis on the “minor”, it has been dealer repaired and has zero flaws in the area. Thanks!Gorgeous car! Any information that can be shared regarding the damage reported on Carfax and the subsequent repairs associated with that incident? Thanks!$20,650 bid placed by @Cloud9
This is a stunning example for what Mercedes-Benz has to offer, THE SL65! A one owner car with a history of Mercedes-Benz dealer services matched with known private independent shops. Recently serviced as of September 2022, all the maintenance is up to date and current. This SL65 has always been garage kept and stored by 1 owner. All the seats and leather components have minimal “wear” and were dressed in seat covers since new. A rare sight to behold! Bid with confidence in this fine machine, and Goodluck!$5,250 bid placed by @Enzoturbo
$5,000 bid placed by @Ritz10520
$250 bid placed by @GObs18