2008 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

The vendor, a solicitor, is a friend of the registered owner, who bought the car new in 2008 to add to his collection of top-end Bentley and Mercedes-Benz models, his purchase invoice with the options is in the document gallery (costing then a handsome £110,000).

Notable optional extras include:

• Black AMG Exclusive Nappa Leather
• Parktronic
• AMG Performance Steering Wheel
• Comfort Ventilated Front Seats
• Airscarf Heating
• Panoramic Glass Sunroof
• 19'' AMG Light Alloy Wheels
• Surround Sound System
• TV Tuner
• Keyless Go
• AMG Exterior Package
• Tracker

The car’s exceptionally low mileage reflects the fact that the car has spent most of its life warm and dry on display rather than being driven.

That said, having driven the car we can report that it is in very fine dynamic condition.

Clarkson said that his SL55 AMG was the “Swiss army knife of cars” because, at the press of a button, it could be a soft top, a hard top, an intercontinental GT cruiser or a full-on, fire-breathing sports car with the ability to embarrass quite a few supercars.

That observation applies even more appositely to the SL63 AMG.

In ‘Comfort’ mode you want nothing more than to waft effortlessly down to Cannes or Cap Ferrat.

In Sport + mode you want to lower the roof, press on as much as you dare and blip the throttle every few seconds in order to wring another spine-tingling guttural rasp from the massive V8.

This is a very quick car, make no mistake, and it sounds absolutely fabulous.

We didn’t engage Race Start mode but can confidently predict that the car will take off like a recently jilted warthog with serious anger management issues.

As you might imagine from a car that’s yet to clock up 4,500 miles, there are no creaks, sighs, whistles, groans or rumbles to contend with other than those emanating from the driver.

In keeping with the Mercedes tradition of going the extra mile when it comes to over-engineering their S and SL class models in particular, this is a properly screwed together, tight, solid vehicle.

The bodywork is pretty much pristine and there are no dinks, dents, scrapes, scuffs, nicks or chips of any note to speak of.

The panel gaps and shut lines are consistent and even.

The ceramic-coated ‘Tenorite Grey Metallic’ paintwork has a very impressive depth of shine and lustre, and the car has recently been detailed.

The wheels are seemingly untroubled by time or use.

All the external trim looks fine.

The lights, lenses and badging are all in first-class condition.

The splendidly balletic roof goes up and down as it should and fits perfectly flush with the bodywork.

Even the entirely standard and expected road rash around the sills and valances is notable mainly by its absence on this car.

It is in exceptional, time-warp condition.

The good news continues unabated on the inside, where the ‘Black AMG Exclusive Nappa’ leather upholstery is devoid of any creasing, marks or other indicators of either age or use – front and back.

The interior contains lashings of carbon-fibre and all of it, as far as we can see, is in fine fettle.

The optional ‘AMG Performance Steering Wheel’ and ‘Panoramic Glass Sunroof’ are in very good order, as are the carpets, mats, headlining and door cards.

Ditto the instrument cluster and array of toggles, switches, dials, levers and knobs on the dashboard, centre console and steering wheel.

As far as we can tell, everything electrical does what it’s meant to do and all displays are clear, bright and legible.

The luggage space is as pristine as the rest of the vehicle and contains a space saver wheel and all the original tools and other bits and pieces.

There are one or two scuffs on the driver’s door card, but they have the look of marks that would quickly capitulate if threatened with a damp cloth.

There is some very slight tarnishing to the metal door-pull on the inside of the passenger door.

Frankly, we’re just being picky now.

There’s not much to see underneath other than protective trays and diffusers but, as far as we can tell, everything looks solid, honest, straight and as you’d expect to find on a car that’s barely been used.

It’s the same story inside the clean, dry and very neat engine bay.

The fact that the car has spent much of its life inside with its feet up means that the service history is understandably rather brief.

There are receipts for a 2011 service and another in 7.10.22, both supported by evidence of the use of genuine Mercedes parts and fluids.

There’s also a receipt for new main and auxiliary batteries (Mercedes genuine parts) in September 2021.

And don't forget it comes with its original purchase invoice.

On the occasion of the car’s 2011 MoT it had a recorded mileage of 2,641 miles.

When passing its 2022 MoT (with no advisories) on 4th July, the mileage was recorded as being 4,250.

Whilst all the manuals, accessories, a VIP pack and invoices for works are present, the service book is also present.

The registration plate is included in the sale.

Please visit the documents section of the gallery of this listing where you will find photos of this and other paperwork to support our claim that this car has been maintained to a very good standard.

If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid – something we would encourage – then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment.

Any SL63 AMG is a seriously impressive and capable car.

It can be whatever you want to be and will tirelessly perform each and every role in its repertoire with style, panache, performance and quality in equal and abundant measure.

This particular example with its exceptionally mileage and outstanding all-round condition is, we think, pretty much in a class of its own.

We like it a great deal.

We’re happy to offer this superb vehicle for auction with an estimate in the range of £65,000 - £95,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.