The Young and the Restless delivers a gut-wrenching and shocking episode that fans won’t soon forget — one filled with heartbreak, betrayal, and a moment that will leave viewers divided. The emotional core of the story centers on Kyle Abbott and Claire Grace, whose passionate relationship reaches a devastating breaking point. What begins as a heated argument spirals into one of the show’s most intense confrontations yet, ending in tears, regret, and three cutting words that change everything.
The episode opens with tension already simmering. Kyle and Claire’s relationship, once full of excitement and redemption, has been crumbling for weeks. Trust has eroded, secrets have piled up, and their love — once forbidden and electric — now feels fragile and toxic. When the two finally meet at the Abbott mansion to “talk things through,” neither expects just how explosive the conversation will become.
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10 Rarest Mercedes Cars In Existence
Many car enthusiasts dream of owning a Mercedes because the brand is known for its luxury, reliability, and safety. It has become a status symbol to be behind the wheel of this German-engineered vehicle. Aside from the opulence that comes with the name, buying a Mercedes-Benz means getting your hands on a well-built luxury car that can go beyond expectations.
Devoted to the craft of manufacturing cars, Mercedes-Benz is known for the perfect blend of artistry and innovative engineering. When you step on that accelerator, it will evoke emotions nothing else on the street will. Yes, these cars with three-point star emblems on their hood make you feel. They make cars that are not just powerful and fast, but they are machines that perform, trigger nostalgic feelings, and make you experience something extraordinary.
While buying a Mercedes is an attainable goal, there are the rarest Mercedes cars that most of us ordinary beings can only ogle at and dream of. These rare Mercedes for sale are some of the most expensive Mercedes you can find on the planet. And even if you can afford it, these vehicles can be likened to art masterpieces that are quite elusive. Below are some of the rarest Mercedes cars in existence. Each vehicle holds immense value because of its unique design, historical significance, and limited production runs.
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In order to provide the most relevant and accurate information, this list was compiled using information gathered from Mercedes, as well as reputable sources, including Classics.com and the Mercedes-Benz heritage site.
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15Mercedes-Benz S-Type 26/180 Sports Tourer
Units Produced: Less than 175
1928 Mercedes-Benz S-Type 26/180 Sports Tourer profile shot
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If you have the bank account to support a lavish lifestyle of sports cars, you can quickly get behind one today. In the 1920s, those dreaming of owning a fast car had limited options. The Mercedes-Benz S-Type 26/180 Sports Tourer was the closest to a race car back then. However, those who could spend more than $7,000 for it needed a good dose of luck because the car manufacturer only built 146 samples between 1927 and 1928. Some sources say as many as 174 units rolled off the factory.
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Production
1927 to 1928
Units Produced
Less than 175
Unique Features
On-demand Roots-type Supercharger
Bought without coachwork
Displacement
6.8 Liters
Power
526 Horsepower
This highly automotive gem ruled the newly-opened Nürburgring, setting the fastest time and finishing first in its class at the Batschari Challenge Trophy and the Baden-Baden Automobile Tournament in 1927.
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If you’re wondering about the numbers on the classic car’s name, they signified the Sports Tourer’s horsepower: 26 for taxable horsepower, 120 for actual horsepower, and 180 for horsepower when you fully push down on the pedal and engage the Roots-type supercharger of the 6.8-liter inline-six engine. This pre-war Mercedes-Benz S-Type commands eye-popping prices. One Mercedes-Benz S-Type 26/180 Sports Tourer was sold for $5.4 Million in 2021.
14Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet
Units Produced: 99 units
White Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet at a motor show
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Another vehicle to add to your garage if you want to scream that you’re on top of the food chain is the Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet. This much-coveted G-Wagen is ultra-rare with only 99 units produced and not one was officially sent to the United States.
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Production
2017
Units Produced
99
Unique Features
Convertible rear half
Displacement
Six Liters
Power
630 Horsepower
This top-notch off-roader was built to survive the most rugged road conditions while making sure you’re all posh inside. Under the hood of the G 650 Laundaulet is a six-liter V-12 bi-turbo that produces 630 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. It can go from a standstill to 60 MPH in less than six seconds and can hit a top speed of 112 MPH. It also uses the portal axles from the G 500 4×42 to ensure it can crawl on any surface.
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The Maybach-made interior boasts plenty of tech, well-bolstered seats with massage functions, and entertainment screens. The rear cabin of this rare Mercedes is convertible with a fabric roof that you can open with a push of a button. The original tag price for this luxe road beast was set at around $754,000, but considering its rarity, a Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet can easily go for $1.8 million.
13Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG
Units Produced: 85
Front 3/4 shot of a 1999 Mercedes SL 73 AMG
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Starting its life as an AMG Styling Package-equipped R129 Mercedes-Benz SL 600, the already top-tier ride would leave Affalterbach with some serious heat under the hood. The final product, the SL 73 AMG, would, at the time of release, be one of the most expensive cars on the market, costing over 300,000 Deutschmarks (around $170,628 USD). Boasting a 7.3-liter variant of the V-12 M120 series engine that made 526 horses, the raucous SL 73 AMG was a work of art, and could
Limited Production Specs
Production
1999
Units Produced
85
Unique Features
Early post-merger Mercedes-AMG GmbH model, iconic engine family
Displacement
7.3 Liters
Power
526 Horsepower
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Hardly ever advertised in any sales brochures, the 1999 SL 73 AMG was one of the earliest post-Mercedes-AMG merger models to be released upon the world. While AMG was hard at work throughout the 1990s making the R129 more juicy, first by implanting a 385-horsepower power plant in the SL 6.0, then again with the 496-horsepower SL 70, the absolutely ludicrous SL 73 was unleashed with over 520 horses and would launch Mercdedes-AMG into Y2K with plenty of tire-smoking gusto.
The SL 73 AMG’s engine is a notable jewel in the AMG crown, as it went on to power the Pagani Zonda S 7.3, albeit in 547-horsepower guise. This massive V-12 unit could launch the SL 73 AMG from 0-60 MPH in only 4.5 seconds, and could achieve a top speed of 200 MPH in the German coupe.
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12SLR McLaren Stirling Moss
Units Produced: 75 units
SLR McLaren Stirling Moss at the Geneva International Motor Show 2019
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The last version of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is the Stirling Moss Edition, named after the legendary British race car driver. This ultra-rare version of the supercar is around 440 pounds lighter than the stock SLR McLaren. This is primarily due to the unique body design of the vehicle that uses a good amount of carbon fiber.
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Limited Production Specs
Production
2009
Units Produced
75
Unique Features
No roof and windshield but can hit a top speed of 217 MPH
Displacement
5.5 Liters
Power
641 Horsepower
The ride is a tribute to the 300 SLR McLaren that ruled the Mille Miglia rally in 1955 is powered by a 5.5-liter V-8 engine that produces 641 horses. The supercharged block can bring the car to a top speed of close to 220 MPH. This special edition SLR McLaren has no roof, no windshield, and an interior that’s a bare minimum.
By the bare minimum, we refer to its racing heritage, but Mercedes spruced it up with leather and carbon fiber here and there. There’s also that aluminum plate on the shift lever that shows off the signature of Stirling Moss. Originally priced at around $1 million, an SLR McLaren Stirling Moss sample can easily fetch around $2.5 million when it crosses an auction block.
11Mercedes SL 65 AMG 45th Anniversary Edition
Units Produced: 45 units
The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG 45th Anniversary Edition embodies the claim to driving performance of AMG. And on its 45th birthday, the luxury car brand produced 45 units to celebrate its success. All units were sold even before Mercedes unveiled the vehicle. Designers sprayed the rare Mercedes with a new paint dubbed designo magno graphite. The gray matte finish of the ride enhances the sexy contours of the aluminum body.
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Limited Production Specs
Production
2013
Units Produced
45
Unique Features
Designo Magno graphite paint exclusive to the limited edition SL65 AMG
Displacement
Six Liters
Power
621 Horsepower
The SL65 AMG 45th Anniversary Edition looks good and its specs sheet is equally impressive. The roadster sports a V-12 twin-turbo block that produces 621 horsepower and a torque of 737 pound-feet. This is the same engine used for the standard SL65 AMG. A seven-speed automatic transmission sends the engine’s power to the rear wheels. A good sample of the 45th Anniversary Edition SL 65 AMG recently crossed the block in the U.K. and sold for about $137,000.
10Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Landaulet
Units Produced: 33
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The Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Landaulet is a large vehicle often used by dignitaries and royal folk to advertise their status. These four-door limos are loaned to various governments for official use, most notably by Queen Elizabeth II of England, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Apollo 11 astronauts, to name a few. Only 33 four-door variants of this stately carriage were ever produced from 1963 to 1981, with prices cresting $2M at auction.
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Limited Production Specs
Production
1963
Units Produced
33
Unique Features
Seven-seater with convertible rear
Displacement
6.3 Liters
Power
250 Horsepower
This big Mercedes was nicknamed “Der Grosse Mercedes”, which translates to “the big Mercedes” — an apt title for such a machine. Der Grosse Mercedes is powered by a 6.3-liter V-8 that churns out 250 horses. It was the first Mercedes-Benz passenger car to be powered by a V-8, one that would go on to power the 300 SEL 6.3 sports sedan in 1963, gaining mass-market fame along the way.
All four wheels utilized advanced disc brakes with two calipers per wheel for maximum braking safety and control, while the big beast rode on adjustable air suspension for more comfort. Along with being draped in premium leather, the cabin was also well-equipped for the time, featuring dual-zone climate control and an intricate hydraulic system that controlled all the vehicle functions, including seat adjustments, partition raising/lowering, and the convertible roof.
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9300 SL Alloy Gullwing
United Produced: 29 units
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With private race enthusiasts in mind, Mercedes built a lighter version of the 300 SL Gullwing. Called the “Leichtmetallausführung,” which translates to Light Metal Version, the Alloy Gullwing version replaced steel with aluminum for the car’s bodywork. Mercedes also used plexiglass to shed about 209 pounds. Only 29 samples of these bred-for-competition cars rolled out of the factory between 1955 (24 units) and 1956 (5 units), making the 300 SL Alloy Gullwing special edition one of the rarest Mercedes cars ever made.
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Limited Production Specs
Production
1955 to 1956
Units Produced
29
Unique Features
Alloy body
Displacement
Three Liters
Power
215 Horsepower
Considered one of the most highly-desired samples in the automotive collectors’ circle, this Silver Arrow is powered by an inline-six three-liter engine that produces 215 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. Linked to a four-speed manual gearbox, the powerplant can push the vehicle to 60 MPH from a standstill in 8.8 seconds. The 21st of the 29 examples of the holy grail among Gullwings was sold in 2022 for a little over $5 million.
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8Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial-Roadster
Units Produced: 26
Front 3/ shot of a 1937 Mrecedes-Benz 540 K Spezial-Roadster
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America had the Duesenberg Model J, France had the Talbot-Lago Teardrop, and Germany had the 540 K Spezial-Roadster. The 540 K was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1936, and was only available through special order, which is why only 26 were ever built. Well, that and the fact that it was likely very expensive to have a custom-built Mercedes made, and most people didn’t have that kind of money in the 1930s due to a little event known as The Great Depression. While factory records show that over 400 540 K models were built, only 26 Spezial-Roadsters were ever completed.
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Production
1936
Units Produced
26
Unique Features
Available through special order only
Displacement
5.4 Liters
Power
180 Horsepower
This particular model contained some of Mercedes’ best, most meticulous aspects, owing most of its design and machinery to big names in German motorsport/automotive at the time, including Gustav Rohr, Hermann Ahrens, and Mercedes-Benz’s own Karrosserie Sindelfingen.
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Under the hood, the 540 K Spezial-Roadster was equipped with a 5.4-liter supercharged inline-eight that could deliver 180 horses when fully spooled up. This was enough to carry the gorgeous machine to a top speed of 105 MPH. Also, a key contributor to the 540 K’s road manners is the four-wheel independent suspension setup, as well as the updated braking system — both designed by the aforementioned Gustav Rohr.
7Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR
Units Produced: 25 units
With the aim of getting back into GT1 Class racing, Mercedes rushed to build the CLK GTR race car in collaboration with AMG. In order to meet the requirements of the FIA, they also had to build and sell at least 25 road versions of the CLK GTR. The tandem produced drawings of the original CLK GTR designs, refined them using CAD, and produced 3D models using clay.
They were able to make 20 coupes and 25 roadsters. The 128-day rush translated to success on the racetrack, as the partnership resulted in raking in 6 wins of the 11 FIA GT rounds in 1997. A road version won the CLK GTR won all races the following year.
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Production
1997
Units Produced
25
Unique Features
Race-spec road car
Displacement
6.9 Liters
Power
604 Horsepower
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Mercedes and AMG built a car that prioritized form over function to achieve the performance they needed. The 6.9-liter V-12 engine was mounted in the middle and paired with a six-speed sequential gearbox. The naturally aspirated engine churns out 604 horsepower and 572 pound-feet of torque and can bring the car to 62 MPH in just 3.8 seconds. RM Sotheby’s sold one of these extraordinarily rare speed rockets for $4.515 million in 2021.
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6Mercedes-Benz C111 Series
Units Produced: 13
A front 3/4 hot of a 1970 Mercedes-Benz C111-II
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Originally unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1969, then again at the Geneva Motor Show in 1970, the C111 was built to show what Mercedes could do, and it rightfully blew everyone’s minds at the time. The sleek fiberglass body was painted bright orange, with gull wings that further dazzled onlookers. Powered by either a turbo diesel, a turbo V-8, or a mid-engine four-rotor Wankel, the C111 concept was also the first car designed on a computer and featured fiberglass panels that reduce weight. There were only 16 C111 concepts produced, with most of them being the C111-II variant with a four-rotor Wankel engine. The C111-II’s Wankel-4 churned out 345 horses and could reach 60 MPH in less than 5.0 seconds on its way to a top speed of 186 MPH.
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Limited Production Specs
Production
1969
Units Produced
16
Unique Features
First car designed entirely on a computer
Displacement
2.4 Liters
Power
345 Horsepower
The C111 concept was poised to take the world by storm, though Mercedes abandoned the idea by the end of the decade. Some speculate the choice to ditch the concept was due to the unsavory sentiment toward Mercedes sports cars during that time, as a particularly brutal motorsport accident resulting in multiple fatalities took place behind the wheel of a Mercedes some years before. Regardless, there are C111 concepts that have survived over the past five decades, and they’re still as sharp, futuristic, and flat-out awesome as they were more than 50 years ago.
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5Mercedes-Benz W196 Silver Arrow
Units Produced: 14 units
Mercedes-Benz W196 Silver Arrow driven by Stirling Moss at 2015 Good Wood Festival of Speed
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For the post-war racing era, Mercedes ruled the tracks with the W196 Silver Arrow equipped with a 2.5-liter straight-eight engine. Driven by legendary race car driver Juan Manuel Fangio, the Silver Arrows won the German and Swiss races in succession during the 1954 Grand Prix season.
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Limited Production Specs
Production
1954
Units Produced
14 (including prototypes)
Unique Features
Fuel-injected engine
Displacement
2.5 Liters
Power
257 to 290 Horsepower
Built according to the specifications of the racing governing body, Mercedes introduced some firsts in F1 racing. These include the fuel-injected engine, all-independent suspension, and lay-down configuration of the engine to lower the car’s height, among others.
The engine of the Silver Arrow was more modest than its pre-war predecessor at 257 to 290 horsepower, but it was faster. It was also easier to control. It was tamer than its supercharged predecessor, but it behaved piously during races. A Mercedes W196 Silver Arrow sold for $29.6 million when it crossed the auction block in 2013.
4Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo
Units Produced: 5 units
Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo from concept to reality
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The Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo is an insane supercar that was commissioned by Kazunori Yamauchi, the creator of the Gran Turismo video game, for GT6. Mercedes unveiled a full-scale model of the vehicle without an engine at the LA Motor Show in 2013. For the game, Vision GT sports a twin-turbocharged V-8 that cranks out 577 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. The voluptuous car was designed to have a weight distribution of 46 to 54 percent for the front and rear, respectively.
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Limited Production Specs
Production
2013 (Reported)
Units Produced
5
Unique Features
Aluminum frame and body
Displacement
6.2 Liters
Power
591 horsepower
Florida-based J & S Worldwide Holdings reportedly planned to build five units of the Vision Gran Turismo, each with a price tag of $1.5 million. The company allegedly wanted to use the SLS AMG GT edition as the base car to bring the concept car to life and will have a 6.2-liter V-8 that produces 591 horsepower.
3Mercedes-Benz 300 SL By HWA
Units Produced: 3
Side shot of a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL by HWA
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The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a ground-breaking model, boasting chart-topping performance and even snagging the title of “fastest production car on the planet” at the time of its release. Over six decades later, the rarity and timeless swagger of the 300 SL, in any iteration, is quite a sight to behold. All that said, there do exist modified versions of this legendary vehicle. One in particular, the 300 SL by HWA, came as a sort of restomod special build for the Sultan of Brunei in the 1990s.
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Limited Production Specs
Production
1990 (1954 original)
Units Produced
3
Unique Features
Modern AMG V-8, suspension, and interior
Displacement
6.0 Liters
Power
381 Horsepower
The HWA in the name stands for Hans Werner Aufrecht, the very same person whose surname makes up the “A” in AMG. The resulting project saw an original 300 SL equipped with a modern AMG V-8 instead of the inline-six, plus a redone suspension, brakes, and interior layout. It’s said that, while a cardinal sin to modify such an iconic classic, HWA AG produced three examples of the restomod 300 SL, one being located at the HWA headquarters in Affalterbach, one sent to the Sultan, and the last belonging to a wealthy man in Hong Kong. Today, the 300 SL by HWA is estimated to be worth a heart attack-inducing $14,800,000.
2Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe
Units Produced: 2
One 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe was sold for $142 million in 2022
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The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe is another legendary vehicle that any car collector will do anything to have. This hardtop version of the SLR race car was not used in racing but served as a company car for the head of the test department, Rudolf Uhlenhaut. Thus, the nickname.
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Limited Production Specs
Production
1955
Units Produced
2
Unique Features
Elektron Body over Steel Tubular Space Frame
Displacement
Three Liters
Power
302 Horsepower
The car’s design features an elongated hood, aggressive body lines, side-mounted pipes, and an elegantly sculptured windshield. While it’s considered a work of art, this tourer is a capable one. The automotive Mona Lisa features a three-liter naturally-aspirated inline-eight that produces 302 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque. It can go from 0 to 60 MPH in 6.9 seconds and can reach a top speed of 182 MPH.
In 2022, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe became the most expensive car in the world, selling for $142 million when it was sold at an auction during a special event at the Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart.
1Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pininfarina Coupe
Units Produced: 1
Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pininfarina Coupe at Pebble Beach Tour 2021
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The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL officially debuted in the first quarter of 1963. The Pagoda, as it is fondly called, was designed by Paul Bracq and lived up to the highest standards you can expect from the Mercedes garage that featured the SL badge. However, weeks after the launch of the W113, Torino coachbuilder Pininfarina approached the German carmaker with the idea of producing a 230 SL Coupe. Pininfarina tapped the services of Tom Tjaarda, who was the brain behind the beautiful Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 then.
Limited Production Specs
Production
1964
Units Produced
1
Unique Features
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Displacement
2.3 Liters
Power
146 Horsepower
Tjaarda gave the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pininfarina Coupe a reimagined fascia with a more distinct forward lean. The sides featured thin A and C pillars, and more pronounced angles, and the rear directed the eyes to diminutive taillights and a three-piece bumper. Inside, the Pininfarina team gave the one-off vehicle a more sophisticated look using premium materials.
While winning tons of praise during the Paris and Torino Motor Shows, the German carmaker did not give the coupe a go to hit the assembly line. The only Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pininfarina Coupe in the world sold for $1.215 million in 2022 at the Pebble Beach Auctions.
