SLS (2010 to 2014)

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, manufactured globally from 2010 to 2015, is a high-performance grand tourer that serves as the spiritual successor to the legendary 300 SL, famously reviving the iconic up-swinging gullwing doors for its initial coupé release. As the first vehicle developed entirely in-house by the Affalterbach performance division, it features the hand-built M159 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8—the final and most powerful evolution of the "63" engine family—delivering a visceral soundtrack through a rear-mounted seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle. In the 2026 Australian market, the SLS has ascended to "modern classic" royalty, with desirability reaching an all-time high as the final era of large-capacity, non-turbocharged Mercedes supercars. The buyer pool in Australia is now dominated by high-net-worth collectors and purist investors who view the gullwing coupé as a blue-chip asset that bridges the gap between vintage charm and modern performance. Locally, market value has seen a significant upward trajectory for Australian-delivered examples, with 2026 buyers specifically seeking "Blackbird" special editions or cars with a fastidious service history from specialists like Stuttgart Shop, Keane Service, or Silver Star Service Centre to ensure the carbon-fibre driveshaft, dry-sump lubrication system, and transaxle software are in peak condition.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, manufactured globally from 2010 to 2015, is a high-performance grand tourer that serves as the spiritual successor to the legendary 300 SL, famously reviving the iconic up-swinging gullwing doors for its initial coupé release. As the first vehicle developed entirely in-house by the Affalterbach performance division, it features the hand-built M159 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8—the final and most powerful evolution of the "63" engine family—delivering a visceral soun… Read more