53k-Mile 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

V12s make good torque. Turbos make great torque. So when Mercedes-Benz equipped the sinister SL65 AMG roadster’s V12 with two turbos, the result was a stunning 738 pound-feet of twist — or the equivalent of two LS1 V8s!

The R230-chassis SL series blended luxury, performance, and styling into an unforgettable machine. Introduced in 2001, it featured a power retractable hardtop and a luxurious leather interior, making the provocatively curved SL an instant classic. The aggressive SL55 AMG followed in 2003 with big wheels, side skirts, and spoilers. But in true Mercedes-Benz fashion, they considered its powerful supercharged V8 and said, “More cowbell.”

So in 2005, the SL65 AMG debuted with the Bi-Turbo 6.0-liter V12. The all-aluminum M275 featured a heavily reinforced block and forged internals to cope with 21 pounds of boost. The result was 604 horsepower, with a tsunami of torque flowing through a five-speed automatic to hilariously overwhelmed rear tires. Car and Driver skated to an 11-second quarter mile time and concluded, “Porsche 911s and Corvettes were passed so quickly we barely had time to ask, ‘Who’s your daddy?’” A surprising statement from a high-class source — just like the SL65 AMG.

Showing 52,600 miles, this 2006 SL65 AMG is finished in Iridium Silver and swathed in black leather and Designo Alcantara trim. It has been upgraded with a Kleemann ECU tune and has received pre-sale servicing.

This SL65 AMG is now offered at no reserve by the selling dealer with a clean CARFAX history report, recent service records, owner's manuals, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

Highlights

• Offered from Collectible Classics

• 1 of only 3,055 R230 SL65 AMG roadsters built

• Twin-Turbo 6.0-liter M275 V12 rated at 604 hp and 738 lb-ft. of torque

• Finished in (775U) Iridium Silver with (581A) Black/Anthracite leather interior

• Kleemann ECU tune

• Clean CARFAX history report

Factory Equipment

• Factory options include:

  • 284 – Selector Lever, Wood

  • 401 – Front Seat Climate Control

  • 404 – Multi-Contour Seat, Front Left

  • 405 – Multi-Contour Seat, Front Right

  • 423 – 5-Speed Automatic Transmission

  • 470 – Semi-Active Roll Stabilization

  • 487 – ABC Suspension (Active Body Control)

  • 524 – Vehicle Protective Cover (Full Body Cover)

  • 530 – COMAND DVD APS USA With Navigation

  • 580A – Exclusive Leather Trim

  • 581 – Automatic Climate Control

  • 614 – Bi-Xenon Headlamps For Right-Hand Traffic

  • 673 – High-Capacity Battery

  • 731 – Trim Pieces - Wood Burred Walnut Veneer

  • 763 – Radio Remote Control With Panic Switch (315 Mhz)

  • 772 – AMG Styling Package-Front Spoiler, Side Skirt

  • 785 – 19” AMG Double-Spoke Wheel Mixed Tires

  • 810 – Premium Sound System

  • 819 – CD Changer

  • 875 – Heated Screen Wash System

  • 889 – Keyless - Go

  • GA – Automatic Transmission

  • M275 – V12-Gasoline Engine M275 Bi-Turbo

  • M60 – Displacement 6.0 Liter

  • U12 – Floor Mats - Velour

  • U44 – Luggage Net Set In Luggage Compartment (3-Piece)

  • U45 – Baggage Belts

  • U71 – DVD Player With Regional Code 1, USA

  • Y83 – Designo Alcantara Anthracite Roof Interior Trim

Modifications

• Kleemann ECU tuning

Servicing & Documentation

• See the photo gallery for recent service receipts

• 2025: Repaired shifter, replaced top hydraulic cylinder, fixed transmission fluid leak

• 2004: Brake fluid flushed

• Clean CARFAX history report

Known Imperfections

• Some rock chips on the nose are noted

Ownership History

The accompanying clean CARFAX history report places this SL65 AMG in California, Texas, Florida, Colorado, and Pennsylvania.

Included Items

• Owner’s manual

• Recent service records (see photo gallery)

• First aid kit