Mercedes-Benz's Non-AMG V12 Sports Car Costs Half As Much As The Cheapest New Car On Sale
The article discusses the affordability of older V12-powered Mercedes-Benz SL models compared to modern luxury vehicles. It highlights the historical significance of the SL line while suggesting that enthusiasts can find value in overlooked classic models.
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It provides consumer insight into the luxury automotive market, emphasizing that high-performance heritage vehicles can be accessible to non-wealthy collectors.
Mercedes-Benz By Gerhard Horn Published Jul 28, 2026, 9:01 PM EDT Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's currently a senior editor with experience in local and global coverage, and more than 1,000 test cars driven. He started his career at CarBuzz in January 2021. Sign in to your CarBuzz account Add Us Summary Generate a summary of this story Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Subscribe to the CarBuzz newsletter to never miss an update
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