This is one of the most rare AMGs ever produced.
Legend has it that the Sultan of Brunei purchased 25 of the 35 cars made between 1995-96 before the SL 72 was discontinued. Although some cars were made in 1996, all vehicles were marked 1995MY. Now is your chance to feel like royalty at a fraction the cost. For anyone interested in playing in the V12 league, a stunning white example that was built in August 1995 is up for grabs.
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AMG was responsible for modifying the SL600’s 6.0 liter engine to make it a 7.0-liter displacement. This made it Affalterbach’s most powerful production car. The output was a staggering 518 hp (386 kW), and 553 poundfeet (753 Newton-meters), which enabled the SL 72 to accelerate to 60 mph (96 kph), in 4.8 seconds, to reach a top speed of about 185 mph (298 kph).
AMG enthusiasts will be familiar with the SL 72, which was renamed in 1998 as the SL 73. This version had a larger 7.3-liter engine that powered the Pagani Zonda. The total number of 85 cars was increased to 50 by 2001, when the SL 72 was retired. The SL72-badged cars are generally considered more desirable as they are rarer.
This rust-free example from the SL’s R129 generation has only had two owners and has never been in an accident. The car has a complete history and has been properly serviced, making it a very safe purchase. To find out the price of the car, you will need to contact the seller.
Bonhams sold a 1995 Mercedes SL 72 similar to this one at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend for PS74,000. This works out to $96,575/EUR84,681.