Before Maybach was an ultra-luxurious finish for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and GLS, it was its own brand, selling cars more opulent and more expensive than even the Benzes of higher specifications. The cars, produced in the late 2000s and early 2010s, were based on the S-Class at the time and did not sell very well. The car you see here is a custom two-door variant of the brand’s 57 S limo, sold in incredibly small quantities. It is supposedly the lowest mileage example available and is now on sale in the Netherlands. And it has a notable provenance.
According to the sales dealer, this Maybach 57 S coupe was ordered by eccentric ex-Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. The fourth of only eight units built by Xenatec under license from Maybach in 2010, the two-tone coupe failed to reach the dictator’s hands before being overturned in 2011. Whoever took possession of the car drove it in moderation; it currently shows only 2,300 kilometers (1429 miles) on the odometer.
In terms of appearance, the 57 S coupe is essentially just an abbreviated version of the normal 57 S without the rear doors. The front and rear fascias are inspired by the wild concept of the Exelero, but other than that, it’s all standard Maybach. Under the hood is a 6.0-liter V-12 biturbo engine that reached 621 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque when new.
Autoleitner, the dealership that sells the car, has a value of € 795,000 (about $ 964,000) listed on its website. While it may seem like a lot of money for what is essentially a S-Class coupe, remember: these cars were sold new for the same price. And because they are so rare, they are likely not to devalue much.
American buyers will be saddened to learn that importing this car for use on US roads will be next to impossible until it reaches the age of 25. But if you have almost $ 1 million to spend on an old Mercedes-based Maybach, you’re likely to have a refuge abroad. One who would benefit from a little dictatorial talent in the garage.
via Motor1
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