@BenzBuff FULL TRANSARENCY :

The hiccup at the end of this auction is 200% on me and I apologize for any inconvenience because of this. 

In the heat of the moment, I lifted the reserve (or so I thought), then wrote two comments to that effect.

With only 4 seconds left, however, I realized that my attempt to lift the reserve from MBMarket site had not gone through (bad internet or operator's error on me; not MBMarket) and run out of time while trying to fix the issue.  

While I wasn't thrilled to sell this machine for so little, I had given my word that it would sell to the high bidder and it was my obligation to honor it, whether it showed on MBMarket site or not. 

I immediately called MBMarket and within seconds they were on the phone with the high bidder, confirming that he had won the car. But then I learned that he asked for additional concessions from MBMarket or me to buy it. His point (a valid one), that he was not obligated to accept the terms of the auction since MBMarket site did not show the car as "Sold".  

Faced with the options of offering more discounts on a hard-to-replace vehicle, or not making a sale, I decided to KEEP my car. 

You may see this RENNtech S65 at the Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance later this year perhaps, or The Amelia in early 2024.

Cheers!

MercedesDad. 

Just reached out to MBMarket, I believe internet issue on my end :)

They will be reaching out to the highest bidder.

This beautiful RENNtech S65 AMG WILL sell today. Mixed feelings because it will be very hard to replace. 

Ladies and gentlemen, THE RESERVE IS OFF!!!

Over $12K in preventive maintenance with OEM parts (whether it needed it or not) to make sure its new owner enjoy the heck out of it for many years to come. 

Close to $10K in Renntech upgrades alone. 

@mhagoodm  By the way, that exhaust sound takes place on cold or hot starts. That was just taken with my cellphone and it does not do it justice. 

Everything works as intended. From the soft touch door mechanism, to air conditioning, ABC suspension, sunroof, electric rear shade and so on. 

Only 30K miles. 

Service history going back to 2009.

672 horsepower, 980 lb-ft of torque. Dyno-ed by RENNtech and road tested by The Man himself. 

Happy to assist with shipping logistics by licensed/insured transport anywhere in the USA or abroad. I have shipped fine vehicles and motorcycles to and from Dubai, Qatar, Russia, Belgium, Spain, Canada, Central and South America and others. 

Preventive maintenance in preparation for sale:

- New OEM coil packs,
- New OEM sparkplugs,
- ABC system service,
- New OEM pneumatic pump assembly (doors),  
- New OEM cooling fan assembly with module,
- New OEM Alternator,
- New OEM battery,
- Oil, filter service,
- Brake fluid flush,
- New Michelin Pilot Sport tires all around.
 
And last but not least, complete ceramic coat treatment.  

Good morning Mercedes-AMG aficionados.

Last auction day and I wanted to thank everyone for welcoming my Renntech S65 AMG; from those who have already bid, to those who asked questions or simply shared their admiration for the mythic V12 Bi-Turbo AMG. Possibly some of the greatest automobiles ever made; and likely never to be made again.     

I must also thank all those who called and emailed within the past 48 hours; conversing cars with you is almost as fun as driving them.      

I will be checking in regularly in case anyone has a last-minute question.  

Thank you again and good luck bidding. You will NOT be disappointed. 

MercedesDad

@Flexman Thank you!

If I recall, Mercedes-Benz timing chains are not a scheduled maintenance item (I am not a mechanic, so please confirm with your Mercedes-certified tech).

I can tell you that my current M275-powered daily driver has 70K miles, and the one before it 175K (as in one-hundred, seventy-five thousand miles) on the clock. 

Neither has needed timing chains/guides. Both run like intercontinental ballistic missiles :)

@WANNAALLCARS   Thank you! The Renntech work is fresh (last year), and yes, this car was dyno-ed and road-tested by them before I took delivery.  

All the documentation is included with the sale.  

@howS  I miss Bruce; I actually owned one of his cars (passed down from another V12 enthusiast). 

He singlehandedly helped raise awareness about this endangered species. His posts? Legendary. 

@Britton9d It will be my pleasure , I will get those shots for you. This S65 is 100% rust-free.    

Hello Mercedes-AMG enthusiasts,

Thank you for your interest on my Renntech S65 AMG. I am a life-long enthusiast with an admiration for everything Mercedes/AMG since the age of 8, when my father took me to a local dealership to see the recently released Mercedes 190E.

That was 38 years ago; plenty of time to turn a child's veneration of the 3-Pointed Star into an all-out obsession. So rather than fighting it, I doubled down by opening a specialty-car dealership seven years ago. With my father still by my side, our small business is laser-focused in helping others, like us, find the car of their dreams. 

THIS, is one of those cars.

I have bought and sold about half-dozen Bi-turbo Mercedes V12s in the course of business (all low-mileage examples) and I cannot think of another car I would like to drive until I cannot do it anymore. I actually daily-drive one at a rate of 26K miles per year and it has been super reliable. 

Arguably, however, this is the cleanest of them all. 

Beyond the clean CarFax, very low miles and service records going back to 2009, it is the touch and smell of supple leather surfaces, the silkiness of the Alcantara trim and glass-like feel of the factory 040-Black that sets this one apart from similar offerings. 

And then you drive it. Everything feels new; no rattles, squeaks, odors, rust or leaks ... only the smell of a *new* Mercedes and its soothing effect enhanced by the reassuring tune of twin-spooled 12 cylinders to remind you that life is good. Like a gentle giant cradling you and your loved ones, serene, yet capable of unleashing overwhelming fire power on command.  

That is because this S65 has been loved its entire life with records showing regular services, in addition to work performed after I acquired it.

This S65 AMG was in fantastic shape when I received it, but I wanted to go over everything that one should look for when acquiring one of these vehicles. A little overkill perhaps, since everything seemed to work properly; from ABC suspension and coil packs to the doors soft-touch close mechanism.    

Accordingly, the following was performed by Mercedes-Benz specialists:

- Full inspection and road tests,
- Oil, filter service,
- OEM battery,
- Brake fluid flush,  
- OEM coil packs, left and right,
- OEM sparkplugs,
- ABC suspension service,
- OEM cooling fan assembly and module,
- OEM Alternator,
- OEM pneumatic pump assembly (soft touch door mechanism)
- New Michelin Pilot Sport tires all around.

Some of this work had been done shortly before I acquired the vehicle, but we did it again anyways in preparation for what would follow.

Next, the S65 was shipped to Renntech's headquarters in Stuart, Florida. I followed the transport truck to deliver my car in person and I run into Mr. Hartmut Feyhl (Founder, President of Renntech) outside his office. I asked him something along the lines of "what would you do if this S65 were yours?"
  
Mr. Feyhl, a gracious man and a gentleman, commented that the W220 S65 is plenty powerful already. And nobody really needs all that power and torque under normal circumstances.

But if he had his way (and I paraphrase here), he would like subtle updates to address minor compromises that AMG had to incur in order to sell these cars through the Mercedes-Benz dealership network. All of this without compromising drivability and long-term reliability expected from a Mercedes-Benz.   

Accordingly, Renntech performed the following updates:
- Another thorough inspection. 
- RENNtech ECU tune.
- RENNtech intercooling pump upgrade.
- Performance air filters.
- RENNtech lowering module.

Everything tested on their dyno before road tests performed by Mr. Feyhl himself.   

Last but not least, this car received a ceramic coat treatment before being offered for sale. 

Consequently, everything works as intended and I am confident that this Renntech S65 will reward its next owner with many years of faithful service. Whether displayed on the show field, on a special occasion, or enjoyed daily.

Thank you again for considering my car.

MercedesDad