Creating a Better Mzansi: Merc Raises R6.9 Million for Gift of the Givers After Auctioning Exclusive Lux Whip

Creating a Better Mzansi: Merc Raises R6.9 Million for Gift of the Givers After Auctioning Exclusive Lux Whip

  • A Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC "Edition 100" was auctioned on Saturday, 3 September, for R6.9 million
  • The "Edition 100" is the only one of its kind in South Africa, and the Gift of the Givers Foundation will receive the profits of the sale
  • Mercedes-Benz has been a longtime supporter of the Gift of the Givers foundation, and the organisation played an integral part in helping victims of the recent KZN floods

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A wealthy collector bought the only Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4Matic "Edition 100" in South Africa for R6.9 million.

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Only 100 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class “Edition 100” models exist in the world. Image: Motorpress
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The high price is because the profits will be donated to the South African humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers, reports Motorpress.

The V12-powered "Edition 100" in Mzansi is one of 100 luxury sedans worldwide. The auction took place at the German carmaker's Sandton dealership.

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Motoring content creator, Papi Mabele, tweeted that the exclusive model had been auctioned for R6.9 million.

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The special model is set apart by sporting a unique grille and is adorned with "Edition 100" inscriptions on the hub caps, B-pillars and interior panels.

The long-wheelbase model has rear seat entertainment, including a 4D Burmester sound system and massage function for the pews.

To top off the extravagance, champagne glasses and bespoke pens are sold with the model.

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Briefly News reported that the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class was launched this week to the South African market, with two models available, the S 580 4MATIC and S 680 4MATIC, priced from R3 507 000 and R4 454 000.

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Representing the ultimate in sophistication like never before, a compilation of the finest quality materials, phenomenal craftsmanship, incomparable comfort and state-of-the-art technology that elevate your journey to a new level of driving.

The interior of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is based on the new interior design of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

The Mercedes-Benz User Experience takes driving pleasure to new heights with high-resolution touchscreens or voice-controlled operations for ease of use and infotainment.

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Sean Parker Sean Parker is a motoring journalist with over 10 years' experience, who started out in the industry as the SA Guild of Motoring Journalists' Bursar student. Since then, the Cape Town-born editor has gone on to launch a national newspaper called Gears and Gadgets and worked for the country's premier online and print motoring publications before joining Briefly News to head up its Car & Tech section. He enjoys watching live sport and can't wait for F1 to make its debut in Mzansi.