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Mercedes-Benz' latest spot promotes the limited production of the SL65 AMG V12 45th Anniversary. It was first shown at the New York Auto show in April. and the special edition was made to commemorate the AMG sub brand's 45th birthday. Oh how long you've come.

Mercedes plans to offer only 45 examples of the car worldwide, with first U.S. deliveries to take place in November this year. It will use the same 6.0 liter twin turbocharged V12 engine with 621hp and 1,000 NM as the SL 65 AMG, except it will be a bespoke matte grey finish for the roadster's body. Hit the jump to watch the spot: