{"id":71590,"date":"2026-08-13T08:31:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T08:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/71590\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T08:31:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T08:31:28","slug":"mercedes-benz-and-lebron-james-unveil-a-custom-maybach-fit-for-a-billionaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/71590\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz and LeBron James Unveil a Custom Maybach Fit for a Billionaire"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Unveils a bespoke LeBron James Maybach at Pebble Beach 2026. Features a twin-turbo V12 with custom crown badging. One-of-two build heading to a high-profile charity auction. Showcases bespoke MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure personalisation capabilities. Displayed alongside the AMG ONE, PureSpeed, and historic icons.<\/p>\n

Built on two decades of work ethic, athletic dominance, and business acumen, LeBron James<\/a>\u2018 legacy extends far beyond the hardwood. Now, he\u2019s taking that a step further by partnering with Mercedes-Benz<\/a> to reveal a bespoke Mercedes-Maybach S 680 at Pebble Beach.<\/p>\n

Based on the ultra-luxury flagship Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC sedan, which commands a starting price of around USD$235,000 (approx. AUD$575,000 before on-roads), the build serves as the centrepiece of the brand\u2019s new Future Classics Auction House display for the event.<\/p>\n

The destination for this near-identical twin of James\u2019 personal ride isn\u2019t the dealership but a charity auction later this year benefiting his I PROMISE program. <\/p>\n

Reflecting on the 140-year milestone and the brand\u2019s future-facing vision, Adam Chamberlain, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, noted that bringing the Future Classics Auction House to Monterey Car Week allows the marque to showcase its heritage while proving how Mercedes-Benz continues to \u201creinvent the automobile.\u201d The event \u201cunites the world\u2019s most extraordinary automobiles with the enthusiasts, collectors and storytellers shaping automotive culture,\u201d according to Chamberlain, demonstrating how a new generation of technologically advanced vehicles is \u201calso destined to become automotive icons.\u201d<\/p>\n

Underneath the bespoke \u201cLight Ivory\u201d paintwork sits Maybach\u2019s range-topping twin-turbocharged V12, paired with a custom \u201cStormy Weather\u201d Nappa leather cabin alongside subtle homages to his family and hometown. Let\u2019s take a closer look!<\/p>\n

\"Maybach1\/6Overview of the custom \u201cStormy Weather\u201d blue Nappa leather rear cabin, featuring executive seating, custom ceiling stitching, and pinstriped trim. | Image: Mercedes-Maybach LeBron James\u2019 Personalised Maybach S 680 and the MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure Experience <\/p>\n

The highlight within the Future Classics Auction House display at Pebble Beach is a near-identical twin of LeBron James\u2019 personal Mercedes-Maybach S 680, which started as a \u201cdeeply personal vision\u201d for the NBA legend before evolving into a custom build for collectors. <\/p>\n

Based on Maybach\u2019s range-topping S 680 4MATIC limousine, the project serves as a physical showcase for Mercedes-Benz\u2019s top-tier MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure program. Designed to give ultra-high-net-worth buyers complete creative authority by pairing them one-on-one with specialists in Sindelfingen, the service turns personal stories, colour inspirations, and symbolic details into road-legal reality, proving that for Mercedes-Benz, \u201ccraftsmanship is not an abstract promise, but something collectors can see and touch in every bespoke detail.\u201d<\/p>\n

Starting on the exterior, the flagship sedan features a custom MANUFAKTUR Light Ivory non-metallic paint finish paired with colour-matched monoblock-style disc wheels. Underneath the bonnet sits Maybach\u2019s handcrafted 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged V12 pumping out 621 hp (463 kW) and 664 lb-ft (899 Nm) of torque. Sent to all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive, the long-wheelbase cruiser launches from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds.<\/p>\n

To meet growing demand for bespoke commissions in the United States, Mercedes-Benz recently opened the MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure Hub at Mercedes-Benz Studio Los Angeles in Beverly Hills. Operating as only the second facility of its kind in the world alongside the Centre of Excellence in Germany, the private Beverly Hills studio offers buyers a \u201cguided journey from personal story to material, colour and handcrafted execution\u201d in an exclusive, private environment.<\/p>\n

\"MaybachDirect front profile highlighting the Maybach chrome waterfall grille, V12 badging, and MANUFAKTUR Light Ivory exterior finish. | Image: Mercedes-Maybach Rare Heritage Icons and AMG Performance Previews <\/p>\n

Beyond the custom Maybach build, Mercedes-Benz Classic assembled a fleet celebrating 140 years since Carl Benz filed the original patent for the motorcar in 1886. <\/p>\n

Leading the Pebble Beach Tour d\u2019Elegance route is the one-of-one 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Streamliner, an aerodynamic pre-war marvel built for high-speed autobahn endurance. Joining it on the tour is the upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT SUV, offering enthusiasts a first look at the future of AMG\u2019s high-performance utility lineup.<\/p>\n

Also making a historic appearance is the last known remaining 1905 \u201cAmerican Mercedes.\u201d Built in Queens, New York, over 120 years ago, the high-performance brass-era icon returns to Pebble Beach following an extensive restoration by the Mercedes-Benz Classic Centre in Long Beach, California. The display is rounded out by iconic road and race machinery, including the 1938 320 Streamliner Sedan, 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II, 300 SL Roadster, and the CLK 63 AMG Black Series.<\/p>\n

\"MaybachExterior fender detail featuring a chrome-finished LeBron James crown badge in place of traditional factory V12 badging. | Image: Mercedes-Maybach Price and Availability <\/p>\n

The LeBron James-personalised Mercedes-Maybach S 680 will be offered via a private charity auction later in 2026, with all proceeds going directly to the LeBron James Family Foundation.<\/p>\n

While the auction build is a one-of-two commission, standard Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC models start at approx. USD$235,000 (approx. AUD$575,000 before on-road costs) before individual options.<\/p>\n

Bespoke MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure commissions across the Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach ranges can be arranged through authorised dealers or by appointment at the MANUFAKTUR Hub in Beverly Hills. Further details on heritage vehicles and current model lineups are available on the Mercedes-Maybach website, linked below.<\/p>\n

\"MaybachLeBron James pictured alongside his personal MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure Mercedes-Maybach S 680. | Image: Mercedes-Maybach \"MaybachSide profile highlighting the colour-matched MANUFAKTUR Light Ivory monoblock-style disc wheel and custom fender camera housing. | Image: Mercedes-Maybach <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Readtime: 5 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":71591,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20951],"tags":[32015,3622],"class_list":["post-71590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mercedes-benz","tag-lebron-james","tag-mercedes-benz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71590"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71590\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}