2010 Mercedes Benz SL600 R230

Delivered at the tail end of the R230 production cycle, the SL600 represents the final evolution of a model that had already mastered the brief: combine long-distance comfort with serious, almost unnecessary performance.

Power comes from 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12, producing 380 kW and 830 Nm. Performance is delivered with complete effortlessness rather than theatrics, covering 0–100 km/h in around 4.6 seconds. Paired with a 5G-TRONIC automatic, it’s less about acceleration figures and more about the way it accumulates speed without fuss.

This 2010 model is presented in Chromit Black over two-tone Black and Sand Gold leather and has travelled just 4,108 kilometres from new. As a result, it is an absolute unicorn that has been cherished and treasured.

The engineering reflects an era of uncompromised Mercedes-Benz. Active Body Control suspension maintains composure regardless of conditions, while the retractable hardtop allows it to move seamlessly between coupe and roadster. Inside, it’s exactly what you’d expect, leather throughout, heated and ventilated seats with Airscarf, COMAND infotainment, and a Harman/Kardon Logic7 sound system, all presented in near-new condition.

Cars like this tend to fall into two camps: used as intended or carefully set aside. This example is firmly the latter.