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Owner Lists Modified 2006 Mercedes SL65 AMG With 63,000 Miles Online
The 2006 twelve-cylinder roadster, featuring RENNtech upgrades and revised suspension, is offered at auction with a full set of service documents.
By Eleanor Ellington · 3 min read
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG in R230 body style, which has undergone RENNtech modifications, has been listed for online auction. The car has approximately 63,000 miles on the odometer and is offered with factory documentation, service history and an Ohio state title. In the documents, the title is listed as "Duplicate", and the odometer field is marked "Actual".
The car is finished in Alabaster White (code 960) with grey leather upholstery and black accents. Under the hood is a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 M275. The previous owner installed RENNtech engine management software and air boxes. The powertrain also received an exhaust system with sport stainless steel mufflers. Power is delivered to the rear axle through a five-speed automatic transmission, which was installed as part of the RENNtech modifications. The suspension has been lowered and fitted with RENNtech camber bushings and control arm kits.
The exterior is complemented by 20-inch Forgestar F14 alloy wheels in black, front and rear spoilers, and AMG body kit with a modified front spoiler, side skirts and four exhaust tips. A power-operated folding hardtop and bi-xenon headlights are also included. The front fenders and underbody guard were removed to make room for the larger wheels; spare underbody panels are included in the sale. The wheels are fitted with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 tires at the front and Pirelli P Zero Nero tires at the rear.
The interior features an Alpine touchscreen head unit, carbon-look trim on the center console and door panels, heated and ventilated power-adjustable seats in grey leather with black inserts and perforation, a Bose sound system, COMAND with navigation, dual-zone climate control and cruise control. The headliner is upholstered in Alpaca Grey Alcantara. The multifunction steering wheel is trimmed in black and grey, and the instrument cluster includes a 220 mph speedometer, a 7,000 rpm tachometer, and coolant temperature and fuel level gauges.
The car's history includes collision records. The Carfax report shows an incident in December 2010 involving damage to the left side and rear, and in June 2012 a rear-end collision with another vehicle, after which the front was damaged. According to the seller, the rear bumper cover, grille and one headlight were replaced. The right door has dents, and additional photos of the bodywork condition are available in the listing gallery.
The owner, who acquired the car in 2016, replaced the front ABC struts, ABC pump, power steering pump, spark plugs, valve cover gaskets, fuel filter and seals. In 2023, front tires were installed and steering tie rod ends were replaced. The seller also reports that the batteries and oil were replaced within the last year. The Carfax report contains an entry from October 15 with a mileage of 69,239 miles, while a service record in the same gallery records 62,937 miles on the same day.
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