Two-door Mercedes S-Categories are cool. At all times had been, almost definitely at all times will probably be. There’s simply one thing about all that luxurious and opulence in a extra rakish bodystyle that in point of fact works. As soon as upon a time Mercedes gave up at the thought and made the CL – however the S-Elegance Coupe returned in time. It feels as a lot part of the lineup as a G-Elegance.

Or possibly that are supposed to be ‘felt’. This present day there isn’t a two-door choice for the W223 era, and there doesn’t appear to be being one. Probably, there are larger priorities occupying Benz for the instant, even though even range-wide electrification does not save you it from doing the respectable factor and bringing the S-Elegance coupe again. Consider one thing like a Rolls-Royce Spectre, the head of what Mercedes can do in a clever and swish two-door? As a result of regardless of the EQ S is able to, it doesn’t right away put across that very same stage of sophistication that the S did. Possibly it’s no longer supposed to.

No matter – within the absence of recent, fairly sportier S-Categories, let’s draw consideration to the previous ones. In the latest W222 era, they simply were given the nice engines, reflecting their flagship standing, and that means V8 or V12 best. The 4.0-litre hot-vee ultimately got here in with its same old huge have an effect on, then again the 63 endured longer than many of the in a similar fashion badged AMGs with the previous 5.5 twin-turbo. And that used to be completely effective as it used to be a monster of a V8 brimming with persona. That’s what we’ve right here, a 2016 S63 drop-top with simply over 30,000 miles and an £85k asking value. Like such a lot of of this ilk, depreciation does play an element within the attraction as neatly. 

Additionally, you’ll almost definitely have spotted this isn’t a normal S63 cabrio – it’s been handled to a couple of Brabus bits. Particularly that didn’t come with any energy – 585hp is sufficient for most of the people to be getting on with – as a substitute one thing within the area of £45,000 used to be spent on portions just like the Monoblock wheels, some carbon aero portions, a sports activities exhaust and inner trinkets.

The end result gained’t be to all tastes, as a result of that’s precisely the purpose of enhancing a automotive – you just do what you wish to have to do on your automotive. The completed S-Elegance is for sure menacing, massive and coffee like little else. Certainly it’s no longer frequently that Brabus’d cabrios are noticed, and it turns into form of laborious to attract your self clear of staring. It’s fairly the chance for fanatics of what Brabus does, as it’s a Bottrop bruiser to a tee. With a roof that is going down, house for 3 friends, and an asking value so much lower than it will value to duplicate.

Clearly, with a automotive of this calibre you’ll need to try the finer main points of its previous (the ad doesn’t record all that many), even though given the popularity each two-door S-Categories and Brabus experience, it’s simple to consider quite a lot of attainable suitors in the market. The everyday PH choice may well be for one thing slightly extra subdued – right here’s a silver S63 coupe with silver wheels, glance, for £45k – however the attraction of the massive, unhealthy Brabus is proving impossible to resist from right here. Don’t attempt to combat it…

Engine: 5,461cc twin-turbo V8
Transmission: 7-speed automated AMG Speedshift MCT, rear-wheel force
Energy (hp): 585@5,500rpm
Torque (lb toes): 664@2,250-3,750rpm
MPG: 28.0 (NEDC mixed)
CO2: 237g/km
Yr registered: 2016
Recorded mileage: 30,280
Worth new: £135,675 (2016, usual)
Yours for: £85,800