Don’t let the word “Base” distract you from the elegance and power that permeates though out this exceptional touring sedan from Maybach.

Around four months after their acclaimed world premiere in New York, the high-end Maybach 57 and long wheelbase Maybach 62 saloons were making their debut on European roads. Equipped with the automotive technology of the 21st century, crafted in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and designed with meticulous attention to detail, the new Maybach saloons reflect the expertise of DaimlerChrysler as the world’s most advanced and tradition-steeped vehicle manufacturer, while benefiting from the technical guidance and skill of its sister-brand Mercedes-Benz in the worldwide luxury car segment.

The Maybach defines the standards at the very peak of the passenger car market, at the same time continuing the tradition of the legendary Maybach automobiles which were among the elite in German and international automotive engineering together with Mercedes-Benz during the 1920s and 1930s.

The model designations denote the respective lengths of these unique, super-luxury vehicles: 6.17-meters in the case of the Maybach 62 and 5.73-meters in the case of the Maybach 57.

These are complemented by further masterpieces of automotive engineering which were specifically developed for the Maybach such as the 'Type 12' engine (turbocharged V-12, 5.5-liter, 543-hp), which delivers more power and torque than any other standard-production saloon car engine in the world, a 600-watt sound system with Dolby surround sound at every seat, a highly efficient four-zone climate control system with two separate air conditioners.

Maybach technical excellence is combined with equally unique elegance, aesthetics and design perfection. The harmonious interplay of form, color and materials lends these high-end saloons a design quality which accentuates their serene character and gives them an unmistakable identity. The highest quality materials – among them more than 100 exquisitely crafted and hand-fitted items of fine wood trim – embellish the interior. The extensive range of standard and optional equipment gives Maybach customers over two million ways of equipping their high-end luxury car to their personal taste.

As with all Base models, when new, these machines cost over $300,000. This silver with beige interior example being offered has been sparingly used and among the equipment specific top this car you will find heated, cooled and reclining front and rear seats; four-zone climate control, wine chiller, refrigerator, flute chiller, 21-speakersound system, LED driving lights, memory seats, power adjustable foot pedals, power rear sun shade, rear parking sensors, seat massager, theft deterrent system, power rear lift gate, pushbutton ignition, power windows, power door locks, rear entertainment system, hands-free Bluetooth, back-up camera, leather interior, moonroof, rear air conditioning, navigation, DVD player, CD player, power steering and power-assisted four-wheel ventilated disc brakes.

Once you ensconce yourself in a car of this caliber, it will likely be an experience that you will not want to see end; with its 29 gallon fuel tank, touring can be accomplished many miles at a time.