Footnotes

AMG, which is now the official performance division of Mercedes-Benz, has a long history of producing high-performance derivatives of Mercedes' standard production vehicles, and these improved versions enjoy an enthusiastic following world-wide, with prominent figures of the motorsports, entertainment, sport, and business communities being counted among aficionados.

With the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in 2010, the Affalterbach-based firm took a significant step forward. First seen at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and acknowledged as a tribute to the legendary 300 SL 'Gullwing' coupé of the 1950s – arguably the world's first supercar – the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was notable as the first car to be designed in-house by AMG. A collectors' item from the day it was announced, the newcomer featured 'Gullwing' doors like its illustrious predecessor and succeeded the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren at the top of the German manufacturer's range. Styled by Mercedes-Benz's Mark Fetherston, the SLS AMG received numerous prestigious design awards, and is the only automobile ever to have won the (gold) Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany. An open roadster version was introduced for 2011.

Boasting a chassis/body of mainly aluminium construction, the SLS (Sport Licht Super) was powered by a 6.2-litre V12 engine producing 563bhp initially - the most powerful normally aspirated production car engine of its day - while the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission was similarly state-of-the-art. A rear wing, extendable at high speeds, kept the SLS stable at its near-200mph maximum, while its low weight (3,573lbs) helped the car lap the Mercedes-Benz test track quicker than its SLR McLaren predecessor. Not surprisingly, given its pedigree, the SLS AMG proved very popular with racing drivers, Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton among them, while the list of celebrity owners includes Eddie Murphy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Al Pacino, Roger Federer, Sylvester Stallone, and Tom Hanks. Several limited edition versions were introduced, including a GT3 racer, leading up to the SLS AMG GT Final Edition of 2014. Mercedes-AMG CEO Tobias Moers has said that there are no plans for a successor, so for the time being the SLS AMG remains the ultimate expression of the noble 'Gullwing' tradition.

The car we offer was built to Swiss specification having been ordered new by the current vendor to incorporate almost every conceivable option; indeed, the term 'fully loaded' does not begin to do justice to this exceptional example. As set out in the accompanying sales invoice, its mouth-watering specification (perusal essential) is far too lengthy to include here; suffice to say that highlights include the following:

• AMG Speedshift DCT 7-speed Sports transmission
• Grey painted brake callipers
• Reversing camera
• Garage door opener
• Blind spot assist
• Auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors
• Seat memory
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• AMG ride control sports suspension
• Anti-theft
• Thermotronic automatic climate control
• Command apps with DVD changer
• Headlamp cleaning system
• Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG
• Interior motion sensor
• AMG composite brake system
• Media interface
• Bi-xenon headlamps

This collectible modern Mercedes comes complete with its instruction manuals and service booklet. This is a like-new SLS AMG with just 71 KM stated on the odometer. However, it is probably due a service by Mercedes Benz before taking the road due to the lack of use seen by the car. Please note import taxes will be liable if the car is to remain in the EU.