Description
Maybach was founded in 1909 by Wilhelm Maybach and his son Karl, initially focusing on the production of high-performance engines for airships and later expanding into luxury automobiles in 1921 with the W3. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Maybach established itself as a symbol of opulence, the absolute best Germany had to offer: vehicles like the Maybach Zeppelin, bespoke-built to the desires of the wealthiest individuals, are a prime symbol of the brand at its zenith. However, the Second World War shifted the company’s focus to tank and marine engine production. Post-war economic challenges caused the brand to fade from the automotive world for several decades.
In 2002, Daimler AG revived the Maybach brand, introducing the Maybach 57 and 62 models, which offered ultra-luxurious features and powerful engines, competing against the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Despite these efforts, the brand struggled to compete with the luxury establishment, ceasing operations in 2013. Recognizing the value of the Maybach name, Mercedes-Benz reintroduced Maybach in 2015 as a sub-brand, launching the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. This move integrated Maybach’s luxury ethos with Mercedes-Benz’s engineering prowess, resulting in vehicles that offer extended wheelbases, exclusive materials, and refined design across its sedan, SUV, and electric lineup.
This particular Maybach is one of the mega-exclusive 300 units built to each client’s specifications, featuring unique Maybach trim and bespoke interior, and the hand-built AMG twin-turbo V12 found in the S65. Delivered new in Langley, near Vancouver (Canada), this car has covered little over 5, 000 kilometres and it is in optimal cosmetic and mechanical condition.
