Luxury liner; Maybach 62 spares no extravagance in Wall Street debut.(Mercedes-Benz markets new car)(Brief Article)
AutoWeek, July, 2002 by Wilson, Kevin A.
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> It's real. We've seen it move under its own power, caressed its soft Nappa leather with our fingertips, explored its massaging, ventilated rear bucket seats that recline like first-class airliner easy chairs. The Maybach 62 made its world premiere in New York City on July 2, and promptly began redefining the expression, ``over the top.'' Since first displaying a Maybach behind heavily tinted glass at the Geneva show (AW, March 18), parent company Mercedes-Benz has been coyly stripping away the shield, announcing names that follow yachting practice in designating the vehicle's ...
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