Six were chosen.
In May 2010, Xenatec, a German coachbuilder, unveiled a coupe convertion of the Maybach 57. The 57SC is not to be confused with Exelero’s radically styled one-off. However, it retained the car’s lines while adapting the body for the coupe profile.
The original plan for the car was to produce 100 copies when it was introduced by Xenatec. We now know that only six examples were made. One of these was stopped by Topaz Detailing. London’s top-end detailer had the pleasure of working on what could easily be mistaken for a 57 Coupe, straight from the defunct Maybach standalone brand.
Topaz was asked to complete the painting of the V12 coupe, in addition to the usual tasks like removing stones chips and applying paint protection. To make the 57SC stand out even more, the OEM wheels were removed to allow for a Forgiato custom Forgiato. Other prized possessions of the car’s owner were also personalized by him, including a Ferrari 812 that he custom-built twice. British detailer also worked with the Ferrari 488 Pista as well as an extremely rare Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Pullman.
This video provides a detailed look at the process of painting every panel on the body, which transformed the beautiful coupe from a blue to a black color. Topaz spent considerable time refreshing the interior, as the years of heavy use had worn down the white leather upholstery. To restore the original appearance of the Maybach long-roof, the trim and all surfaces were also pampered.
Although we think it looks better in black, we prefer the Maybach wheels. But to each his own. No matter what your taste may be, the 57SC looks impeccable after being given countless hours of care.
It’s important to mention that the car was designed by Fredrik Burchhardt, who also created the Exelero.