Maybach 57 S Xenatec Cruisero Coupé, 2010
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Chassis No.: W09CTB237AWX01003
Estimate: US$550,000 - US$650,000 USD
- Chassis number '003' of reportedly eight produced
- 604bhp V12 engine
- Outstanding specification
- Delivered new to Saudi Arabia
- Just over 33,000 kilometres from new
Few industry observers would have predicted the revival of the Maybach brand after almost 50 years of dormancy, but that is exactly what Daimler-Benz did in 1997 when it presented a luxury concept car at that year's Tokyo Motor Show. In pre-war days Maybach had represented the absolute pinnacle of automotive technology, producing some of the most advanced, luxurious and expensive cars the world had ever seen, and its resurrection signalled Mercedes-Benz's intention to compete head-on with BMW-owned Rolls-Royce.
Although it had not built any cars since 1940, Maybach had lived on as a manufacturer of proprietary engines, latterly as MTU Friedrichshaven, until its purchase by Daimler-Benz in 1960. The revived brand's new dawn commenced in 2002 with the launch of the Maybach 57 and 62: a brace of high-performance luxury saloons that, inevitably, incorporated a good deal of contemporary Mercedes-Benz technology. The model designations were derived from their approximate lengths: 5.7 metres in the former's case and 6.2 metres in the latter's, and both were powered initially by a 5.5-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine.
An enhanced version of the 57 - the 57 S, for 'Special' - was launched at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show and featured a 6.0-litre, 604bhp V12 from the group's Mercedes-AMG division. According to Autocar magazine: "Incredibly, it is not so much the engine's massive power that gives the 57 S its character, more the endless reserve of torque, which swells to 738lb/ft at just 2000rpm to provide the Maybach with devastating off-the-line and in-gear acceleration." A base price of €381,250 ($417,402) ensured that only a privileged few would get to experience the 57 S's stupendous performance at first hand.
And if the standard 57 S wasn't exclusive enough, those with sufficiently deep pockets could always order one of German coachbuilder Xenatec's Cruisero coupés, a two-door conversion built with Maybach's approval. Of the same length and wheelbase as the 57 S, the Cruisero was one of the longest two-door cars built since the 1970s. Unfortunately, there were insufficient buyers for the million-dollar Cruisero, and reportedly only eight cars had been completed before Xenatec filed for bankruptcy. Unfortunately for Daimler AG (as the group had become), Maybach failed to establish the kind of brand identity enjoyed by its parent Mercedes or the Rolls-Royce and Bentley opposition.
Sales were disappointing, and in 2012 Maybach was discontinued, only to be revived as a sub-brand of Mercedes in November 2014. The car we offer, Cruisero '003', is one of approximately 8 built. It was delivered new in Saudi Arabia and is finished in white with matching blue-piped leather interior and blue dashboard/inserts. Finished in brilliant off-white, making it ideally suitable for use in countries blessed with a predominantly sunny climate. This car subsequently returned to Europe where it has formed part of an important collection in the Netherlands.
Extensively optioned, it currently displays a total of just over 33,000 kilometres from new on the odometer and is presented in lovely condition. Accompanying documentation consists of NL registration documents; sundry invoices for work carried out; a professionally complied insurance valuation report (2022); and all its original books (including the service book) in their original pouch. Please note that this vehicle is under customs in the UAE. Our customs partner, The Stables, will manage all post-sale customs administration. If this vehicle is to stay in the UAE, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 5% and Import Duty at 5%+VAT on the hammer price.
An administration fee of 750 USD + VAT + Transport charges for Customs Inspection (If applicable) + Customs charges at cost with official receipt to process all customs movements will apply. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact Bonhams|Cars or The Stables.
Please note the donor car for this Xenatec coupé is a Maybach 57 S with chassis number WDB2400791A002744. The Xenatec chassis number W09CTB237AWX01003 is visible in the door shut.
