Buying an SL65 AMG Black Series for My Collection?

The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series is a beast that's eluded me until now! Thanks to Mechatronik, I'm taking this menacing machine for a drive to find out what it's like and whether it could become a future member of the Shmeemobiles alongisde my SLS BLack Series, and if I'm lucky, the new GT Black Series as well.
The SL65 AMG Black Series is unbelievably cool in terms of its appearances; massive arches, an aggressive stance, and a thumping 6l Biturbo V12 making 670hp and a whopping 1,000Nm. Versus the regular SL65 it took out 250kg, thanks mostly to removing the folding hard top roof mechanism and making it a fixed coupe, along with the use of carbon fibre re-inforced plastic for the body panels - only sharing the door and mirrors with the regular car. It was the third model to wear the illustrious AMG Black Series badge and only 350 units were built in total.
Following on from the SLK55 and CLK63 Black Series models, it arrived before a pause of a number of years until the arrival in quick succession of the SLS and C63 models. Both of the latter two have always been absolute highlights to me, the SLS AMG Black Series being one of my favourite cars ever made hence making a purchase of one earlier this year, and the C63 BS standing out on each occasion I've driven one. However, ever since it launched in 2008, I have always felt the SL65 BS is one of the meanest looking cars on the market and been intrigued to find out what it's actually like.
With every finger and toe crossed that I'll be lucky enough to secure an allocation for the brand new AMG GT Black Series, I'm certainly considering expanding my collection and possibly with the addition of an SL65 Black Series, hence the desire to visit Mechatronik and have a go to see what it's like.
A huge thanks to the team at Mechatronik for this amazing opportunity, and pulling out such a stunning display including the CLK DTM, C63 Black Series with an engine swap to that from the SLS AMG GT3 racecar, 190 EVO 2, and also the surprise appearance of the SLS Electric Drive as well. For more content from their collection, projects being worked on and plenty more, be sure to follow at: / mechatronik_official
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To date I've never had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the SL65 AMG Black Series, but with my obsession with the SLS BS Shmeemobile, and desire for the new GT BS, it's time to find out what the earlier SL65 is actually like and whether it should be a future addition to the garage?! Thanks to Mechatronik instagram.com/mechatronik_official

[@1naravz]

I like the all the 65 amgs because the engine is in the huayra!

[@lehlogonolobaloyi19]

For get about the new one it sounds like an a45 get the sl65 black

[@alanzyoutube]

Yes it would be epic, you could even (maybe) get some Brabus mods as they used to make a SL65 Brabus.

[@AleksandrHalas]

Very nice choice, but if You have a SLS for what then it is necessary SL65???

[@jamisonz3365]

SL65 Black series is a masterpiece. It's really a car to be collected. I always love the CL65/S65 Coupe/Cabriolet. But the freaking Black series are so different.

[@autonewstv86]

*This in my opinion was the best looking Benz ever made* 👍

[@oliverharris9567]

Same

[@JGunit]

Top 5 for sure

[@Rose_Butterfly98]

SLR is probably better looking but this is my favourite. I love vents.

[@GiancarloDiamond]

fact dont you also like the brabus e800 e63s ?

[@GiancarloDiamond]

fact and c/e63s as well

[@mta4144]

Mercedes: makes black series models of their cars. Shmee : I'll take your entire stock

[@mufc_kenny8186]

Lol

[@andrewphillips2478]

I was so surprised to hear the word badass out of shmee

[@daviddispenser2434]

He said it a lot

[@Uniquestanced]

@@daviddispenser2434 usually his channel is family oriented

[@hyphed4196]

it was a sin

[@umairahmad4711]

It’s 2020 and I’m not surprised lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DJ_NOOB]

Yeah that totally threw me for a loop.

[@RESPECTxORANGES]

I’d prefer that 2.5 evo sitting back there but hey, any one of those cars is a great choice 👍👍

[@szybkiantek5632]

Same

[@brodyperkins2626]

The best looking car ever in my opinion

[@shawnjuggai7846]

That 2.5 190E has a cosworth motor

[@Singdollar]

That's a stunning timeless car. I built the tamiya model back in 1995.

[@vegashift]

Agreed!! That was the only car to take out for a drive! We need a car channel that only does reviews of youngtimers and classics

[@futte2303]

There are something special cool with a blackseries AMG

[@Shmee150]

That's for sure

[@hazzaknox1069]

Except the sl65... the worst of the lot

[@johnboy065]

Very True..

[@asifnoaman8978]

@@hazzaknox1069 not really, its an absolute work of art and the engine is very unique. You obviously have no taste

[@sigve6165]

@@asifnoaman8978 he said it was the worst, not ugly. To bad it is ugly.

[@timothystark697]

AMG: we made a Black Series Shmee: TAKE MY MONEY 💰

[@bauernkind8595]

They should sell these cars on Black Friday. Just for good and marketing.

[@awaisnazir1628]

LOL

[@YAH995]

I was an intern in the Mercedes plant in Bremen two years ago. At the end of the assembly line of the roadsters (sl, slc) they had the first of these sl black series on display, in the original spec shmee was talking about. They had a sign with its figures and numbers next to it and it said: "Preis: unkäuflich" which basically means "unbuyable".

[@AlphaLlama]

The 190E Evo looks amazing! 😍 Would be a cool car to own for sure

[@BeastMK]

Was he talking for it when he said the car in middle or? :D Because that w201 looks Cool for sure :D

[@nikhilkalyan3210]

Shmee lowkey on a mission to impress Mercedes for an allocation for the gt black series and the AMG project one.

[@Kronos0999]

At this point, he doesn't have to. Mercedes loves him.

[@allensaunders449]

I agree

[@valentino8498]

Mate, he literally starred on the GT Black Series ad. And he personally said that he could not afford the AMG One for the moment being, since that car alone costs somewhere around the same as his entire car collection without counting the Senna

[@normanmondoh5516]

YOOOOOO!!! hmmmm. u right

[@jakewoolley9533]

Valentino I believe it’s £2.2 mil plus tax so probably about £2.5/2.6 mil. Shmees entire collection is worth around that

[@colinbremner9030]

WOW, the C63 with the GT3 engine really has to be the AMG of my dreams . you luckily own your dream AMG but sadly i doubt that I will even get the chance to see or hear that beautiful silver beast who's raspy bark sounds ferocious. now that is one car i would so love for you to get the opportunity to drive and make another amazing AMG vid for us all to enjoy .thanks once again for yet another excellent vid, cheers Tim i'm really enjoying the output at the moment (i'm sure i'm not alone). keep safe Tim

[@richardclock2333]

The SL65 bs is my favourite car of all time, and the last Black series I expected you to get. The Diamond white examples are particarily dashing imo

[@Shmee150]

That's true, it looks great in white

[@warpspeed9877]

But it's the "black series"...So?

[@richardclock2333]

@@warpspeed9877 Very few of the lower mileage or collector Black Series models were specced in black. The ones that are typically go for much lower prices as they are less desirable. The earlier BS models were launched in Silver with the more recent, post 2010 models being launched in Solar Beam yellow and with the newest model offering a really nice deep orange colour derived from their GT3 race car with a Grey option as the launch spec. Black is not a good look on these cars at all, the colour should exaggerate or at least compliment the OTT bodywork and aero. Black is normie spec

[@Rodrigoxki]

The SL65 Black Series is my fav Merc of all time. So nostalgic, brings me back to the good old days

[@jojodivas9211]

So everyone’s going to ignore the fact that this V12 engine on the SL can be found on the Pagani Huayra?

[@luckvoltia7316]

This is by far my favorite AMG engine.

[@youssefel-etrby7761]

Finally. This is my favorite black series so far ♥️♥️

[@asifnoaman8978]

The SL65 Black Series and the SLS Black Series are the most beautiful out of them all... Elegant and aggressive at the same time!

[@justinjackson3082]

7:06 there is a surprise slr Mclaren sterling moss

[@littleazxe2220]

that's what i noticed as well!

[@abrhaassad5516]

Clutch comment

[@niconeumaier1803]

The mechatronik gmbh owns five of them

[@JGunit]

Wtf you part Eagle man or what?

[@justinjackson3082]

@@JGunit idk I just saw it lol

[@HygorMayrink666]

SL65 Black Series was for many years my favorite, I would love to see you buying one and driving around with it.

[@wackyrc1394]

First class machines, beautiful driving scenery 😎👍

[@umairahmad4711]

Shmee definitely prefers Mercedes over any other brands 🤣

[@AndroidGilmar]

Rightly so

[@phatlaz1974]

It was just “Silly”

[@igorsol9717]

SL65 Black Series must have !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EPIC CAR

[@themotorsportdreams3946]

i cant get over shmee saying 'badass' idk why.

[@sosagucci]

I was On my way! To sleep and I heard it and it gave me chills 😂😂

[@pointbreak24]

Me too

[@MrShree]

Jay Lasalld timestamp

[@themotorsportdreams3946]

@@MrShree 1:58

[@recnepselyp]

It's because he's a polished white European man, and he's very professional on his channel. I think that's why.

[@whollymindless]

Anyone else think that a weekend with Shmee at Emilia Island or Goodwood would be one of the most amazing experiences ever?

[@mohammedamhadouch3552]

That 190Evo would be an amazing addition to the garage

[@g25agent59]

The SL65 Amg Black Series is a dream, I wouldn’t change anything about it but the seats it’s looks straight out of a James Bond movie! I’d enjoy watching you have it in your garage I admire this beauty and the beast.

[@matthewghattas8095]

US version with more comfortable seats sounds like the way to go! Love the V12 biturbos from that mid 2000s

[@AC-wl7ve]

one of my favourite cars ever. so outrageous looking

[@riteshjagtap9718]

What A great day for A Fan to be Congratulations on A beautiful 3 star badge...Black Series 🔥🖤🖤

[@sirremusrobinson1070]

My Goodness this car is so beautiful I had to rewatch this a couple of years later! That whole park up in the yard is amazing!

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Shmee: Germany; Switzerland; Italy. Mountains, Racetracks; Supercars....2.11m subscribers Bib: Coventry, Leicester; Derby. Housing estates; M1; Peugeot 106 diesel....17 subscribers UPDATE: Bib is speechless......

[@BibtheBoulder]

lol Bib hilarious as usual. I've subbed...make it 18 now

[@mohammd]

Make that 19

[@Shmee150]

Get over to the continent and let's go for a convoy!

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@mohammd mo, you're a gent...!

[@oscartejura4887]

Make that 20

[@Pete16244]

this is one of my favorite cars ever!!!!

[@crazyturbo4286]

That car is literally PERFECT for your garage. It's all up to you Shmee, you're the man!

[@Alexives]

I think once you've replaced the seats and put a more boisterous exhaust on there and get it on some twisty roads or the auto bahn, this thing will definitely be a worthwhile purchase. Such a legendary car and pushing numbers we are not likely to see ever again from any manufacturers.

[@andreasweber5638]

The EVO II for me.Period.

[@mattnycm3]

The SLS 65 AMG Black Series is arguably one of my most favorite cars of all time. It's beautiful.

[@BillPapakyriakou]

I can see this becoming a future classic. Insane car!

[@BorjaOjeda]

Hands down, the best-looking shape in the entire SL class history, of which I'm not a huge fan, tbh, but this one I absolutely love. It might not be the best sports car Mercedes have made, but it'd definitely be a stellar addition to the collection. Buy it, Tim, do it for us, we'll enjoy it vicariously! ;)

[@tobiasjacobsen_dk]

Let’s be honest.... the SL65 bs is the craziest one, and as you said the most badass... other than the EVO2 😁

[@rustler08]

Don't let something minor like a seat stop you if you love the rest of it. You can always replace it or give it to a shop to reupholster the seat to properly support you in a way that's more comfortable

[@albengeorge]

I dont know why.....it looks so good. I think shmee should definitely add this v12 to the collection

[@ejtc25]

19:07 "I do have a pocket full of Mercedes keys at the moment" solid flex there

[@frankwagner6020]

I’d wait till I had the shmuseum before I added anything to my collection. When you get that, your first new purchase must either be an F12 TDF or an 812 N-Largo. Simple. lol

[@nodas05061977]

Man make it yours definatly!!!!! It's the most beautiful "Black Series" member ever!!!!!!!!!! Even from the "todays" Black Series models... I think that is the most beautiful car from Mercedes-AMG EVER!!!!!!!!!

[@Metalcarguy]

7:06 SLR Stirling Moss!!!

[@Republic-Of-Me-Travel]

An autobahn run will change your mind Shmee, change the seats and more decibel exhaust, perfect addition to the stables... An iron fist within a velvet glove! A new Hammer...

[@JustSomeGuyWithNoMaidens]

In the immortal words of a wise Chancellor... "Dew it!"

[@darkproject3368]

I just absolutely love the growl of that GT3 engine. King of the jungle, or road.

[@barracuda6817]

I have an SL65 and they're amazing!

[@kzed]

wow i totally believe you

[@barracuda6817]

@@kzed 👍

[@_conquer_468]

This is my absolute dreamcar i cant seem to find anything looking more badass then the sl65 black series. Its stunning timeless a colectors items and a great investementv

[@Verybadbiker]

Custom exhaust and it will sound like a Huayra

[@marcelljackson5026]

My favorite Black Series 😭❤️

[@Hippida]

The sound of that C63 engine......... Even trolls would run for the hills when you come driving along a country road

[@chaft9279]

The sl65 black series is my all time favorite car and watching shmee testing it is so cool dude

[@chiqi_]

Literally all my favorite AMG models in the same place. just wow!

[@Adam151082]

Dude!!! Buy the 190 evo 2 😍👌🏼

[@Shmee150]

It's cool right

[@toussantlbisso]

@@Shmee150 Undoubtebly a 🏁

[@JustAutoChannel]

Another amazing content from you my mentor Shmee150. I am always inspired whenever I watch your content.

[@lukabrankovic]

I really really hope you made a video on that Evo 2.

[@mubblemann]

My all time favourite looking Black Series. An absolute brute.

[@jacksongennet967]

Mercedes AMG: *exists* Shmee: I'll have one of each, please!

[@andyg806]

Now THIS is what I've been waiting to see! Get it done good sir! Fits you nicely! Cant wait to see a CL/K63 AMG Black Series and an SL65 AMG Black Series in your collection sitting nicely side by side with your SLS!

[@andrejahacic1325]

Uf uf... EVO 2 everyday

[@GRIFFIN1k]

Amg and Porsche are the pinnacle of performance to me. Both look incredible and can perform like no other whilst not having the hype beast feeling of a Lamborghini or a Ferrari. Mercedes really knows how to make a damn car!

[@dex_tr0]

They are beast🔥🔥🔥

[@Datoda]

Tim, I spotted probably one the first AMG GT Black Series to ever go on public roads a week back not too far from Affalterbach. It was a fully blacked out one, as far as I can tell there is not a single image of this car online, but trust me when I say this, the car looks absolutely mindblowing in all black. You should definitely add one to the collection, since you are missing a few big wings to eat McDonalds off!

[@teromarjamaki]

You're trying your best to keep the camera away from the EVO 2 Cossie... Pls, pretty pls with sugar on top, make a video of that!!! 🥰

[@xenonram]

Gross

[@jargon2532]

the sl65 amg black series is one of my dream cars! you have to get one!

[@hampusforsberg6723]

you know you are early when you comment before shmee himsefl :)

[@Shmee150]

Haha you got it

[@andyC95]

Now this is a car. I haven't understood your obsession with the sls but this is worthy of it.

[@JD-fg2dz]

The SL65 and the C63 BS are such a brutes - I love them

[@KHRacing]

Guys shmee is the living embodiment of Hardwork brings success !!

[@alanzyoutube]

yes you should buy a SL65 AMG Black YES!

[@wolbi01]

I saw one olive green SL65 and OMG the colour was magic. Never seen anything like it. Hope you get one. Envy is real!

[@RealJustVini]

Me owning the same car for the past 5 years: maybe next year i'll buy a new car. Shmee every week: I BOUGHT A NEW SUPER CAR

[@ap31988]

Sl 65 AMG BS and 190 Evo 2 are two of my all time dreams. Top10!

[@M7KD]

It’s a pure German muscles not a sporty car SL 65 hellcat 😂

[@Trickyrickie]

Tim you are killing it for auto content on KZbin despite Covid!

[@johannes5956]

In my opinion there are more Interresting offers for the same money, but do whatever makes you happy👍🏻

[@Shmee150]

Check the video, you'll see my thoughts

[@varunreddy9359]

Always loved the sl65 black series.Those wheel arches ,low stance,monster engine just love it.

[@Shmee150]

Brutal appearance isn't it

[@varunreddy9359]

But looks like it's hilariously undriveble 😂😂

[@ElChapo-it8pf]

Would be interesting to hear one with a akrapovic exhaust :D

[@DownLow0099]

That is a really cool looking car. Very aggressive work of art

[@KennyThaSharp]

Yeah, it's cool, I have one In fh4, what did you think?

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

I think you get a thumbs down for making me click more for nothing.

[@xero256]

V12's are special machines. They drink fuel when you put your foot down, but the way they sound and how they get along is absolutely unique. If I win the lottery, I would grab either an Aston Martin or a BMW with a V12.

[@matthewwood3000]

It’s becoming a Shmercedes garage

[@skimmingstoness]

He's buying them so he gets first dibs on the Mercedes Hypercar. he can open his garage and say " look I've been an AMG nut all my life"

[@360FAMOUZ360]

The SL65, C63 Black and DTM are my favourite mercedes. Just need an SLR for the perfect 4

[@Kronos0999]

I think they're too old. Of course, it is about passion after all, but the car is just...old. It's not a classic nor a new one. But that widebody steamrolls over all sense, lol.

[@hichamfarhan8703]

That CLK is mindblowing

[@soupfork2105]

I remember Clarkson reviewing that monstrosity :P Seriously, get the EVO 2 Hammer. the '65 is for pimps and drugdealers.

[@Kronos0999]

If you do buy it, how about making it a project car? New wheels, new interior, new exhaust, V12 engine tune.....that will be ABSOLUTELY *HEAVENLY!*

[@Kronos0999]

I feel like in this day and age, you can very tastefully improve it.

[@toussantlbisso]

@@Kronos0999 You Know Shmee Will 🏁

[@MillionsDan]

I love Shmee but I can’t imagine him ever satisfying a woman.

[@toasterwaffles387]

Yah

[@metaleuman]

Your Mom would disagree

[@toasterwaffles387]

@@metaleuman nah she wouldn't

[@namechecksout6300]

This car seriously does not look outdated, especially the interior!

[@kestonsealy]

I love dis car sooooo much that it hurt me hearing u speak with disappointment and I do trust your judgement but it won't change the way I feel about it. I really appreciate the work u do Shmee. Thank u and keep it up 👍🏽👍🏽

[@BMW7series251]

Standard SL65 AMG are a steal at the moment. A light tune plus an Akrapovic exhaust would do the trick. ✅✅

[@derrickjoness]

that SL65 BS is everything! i remember that use to be my car in Midnight Club "Dub Edition" back in the day. Such a legendary car

[@richardhigham7467]

I think the SL65 looks fantastic. Maybe if it had the same exhaust upgrade that you had on the SLS then it would provide that exhaust tune it is missing. Lovely machine but maybe you need the American spec with the comfy seats🤷🏼‍♂️

[@edwardramos9666]

I like your honesty in this one!!!

[@iethan0010]

That is one of my FAVORITE cars of all time

[@PhilipandSatoshiLive]

my absolutely favourite mag ever made thanks for this awesome video

[@MarMPB]

Yessss! You need to buy that one and give it the same RENNTECH treatment you gave to your SLS Black Series! Just imagine the potential of a V12 bi turbo with a remap and full exhaust! That would give it the character to match the muscular design. Oh! And please, do drive the famous Mechatronik restomods! They are just as incredible as those modern AMG cars!🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@azuredreams4187]

If i had money i would have colection of every black series model. I think it would be such badass lineup.