The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG was the first car developed entirely by AMG, and the team in Affalterbach certainly made the most of the opportunity. A long bonnet, a cabin pushed towards the rear wheels and a naturally aspirated V8 with enough character to define an entire generation. The Roadster added another dimension to that formula: the same unmistakable proportions, an open sky above and an even better seat for the soundtrack. Under that seemingly endless bonnet sits the hand assembled 6.2 litre M159 V8, producing 571 PS and 650 Nm, driving the rear wheels through the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT seven speed transmission. One of AMG’s great naturally aspirated engines, and a very good reason to leave the roof down.
Our 2013 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster was delivered new in Germany and has had just one owner from new, covering approximately 24,500 km. Finished in 197 Obsidianschwarz Metallic with a black fabric roof, it retains its original paintwork and presents in exceptionally well preserved condition. Elegant and discreet with the roof closed. Lower it, and the first owner’s rather more individual taste becomes clear.
The interior is what makes this particular SLS so special. Its first owner commissioned a special order two tone designo interior, combining green leather, code 6B94, with black Nappa leather and coordinated green stitching. The green extends across selected dashboard, centre console, door and seat sections, beautifully complementing the black exterior. Even the car’s datacard dedicates an additional page to the interior, detailing the individual leather finishes and stitching instructions. When an interior needs its own page in the factory records, you know somebody took the specification seriously! The options were chosen with equal care. Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG, AMG RIDE CONTROL adaptive suspension, AIRSCARF neck heating and the Memory Package all feature, together with optional AMG double spoke wheels, measuring 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear. High gloss black interior trim completes a particularly thoughtful specification. Maintenance has been carried out exclusively within the official Mercedes Benz network, with all nine services in the supplied digital history recorded at the same Mercedes Benz dealership in Mainz. These records cover May 2014 to September 2022 and document more than routine oil changes: brake fluid, air filters, spark plugs and a dual clutch transmission oil change are also recorded. A detailed history with a clear mileage progression, giving the next owner valuable insight into how the car has been maintained.
The accompanying documentation includes the original order form and order confirmation, the records detailing its special interior, and the original Mercedes booklets. The owner’s manual, quick reference guide, service information and COMAND instructions are all present. Together, they tell the story of an SLS ordered with considerable care and a very clear sense of personal taste.
For us, the appeal is clear: one owner, approximately 24,000 km, original paintwork and a documented special order designo interior, combined with a carefully selected list of desirable factory options. A beautifully individual example of a car whose engine, proportions and personality already feel irreplaceable. Now available at Rock N Roll Classics.
