I was fortunate enough to spot a Maybach 62 once driving down the street, but it got away before I could snap a picture with my cell camera. Maybach is a fascinating company that built cars prior to World War I, then ceased production of automobiles for over 50 years, resuming production in 2002.

The Maybach 57 and 62 are an almost identical car, except for the length. The Maybach 62 is the longer of the two and more than likely will be driven by a chaffeur. A variation of the 62 is called the Maybach 62 Laudaulet, which allows the back half of the cars roof to open, exposing the passengers to the sky.

Based on a Mercedes platform, these beautiful cars are positioned to compete directly with the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Complete with separate climate zones, a navigation system, reclining back seats, an option for a privacy screen between driver and passenger and many more luxury appointments. With a huge V12 engine, power is certainly not lacking. Unfortunately if most of us ever wanted to own one of these beautiful cars, we would need to sell our homes and most other possessions and still wouldn't likely have enough - About $400,000 will put a Maybach 62 in your driveway.  Time to think about a Diecast Maybach and dream of a real one!

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