There are rare cars, and then there are cars that simply shouldn't exist. At the turn of the millennium, Volkswagen embarked upon an extraordinary engineering programme that saw the company produce the Phaeton luxury saloon, the Bugatti Veyron hypercar, and perhaps most improbably of all, a 12-cylinder luxury SUV capable of crossing continents at autobahn speeds while retaining genuine off-road ability. The result was the Touareg W12, and we are absolutely thrilled to be listing this example on the SB platform. Powered by Volkswagen's remarkable 6.0-litre naturally aspirated W12 engine, the flagship Touareg produced 450bhp and 442lb-ft of torque, propelling this luxury SUV to 62mph in just 5.9 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 155mph. At launch, it was one of the most powerful and technically advanced SUVs in the world. Produced in extremely limited numbers, with approximately 500 examples believed to have been built worldwide, the W12 remains one of the rarest and most fascinating products ever to wear a Volkswagen badge. Offered here is a Japanese-market 2005 Volkswagen Touareg W12 Sport finished in Black over a Black leather interior. A left-hand-drive example showing 73,000 miles, it benefits from accompanying Japanese service history and presents as a highly original example of this increasingly collectible modern classic. As always, the seller is available to answer all questions in the Comments section below and would like to note that the registration will revert to the original LF05 NWW plate. Buyers should bid with confidence.

With approximately 500 examples produced worldwide, surviving W12 Touaregs are now exceptionally rare. The opportunity to acquire a Japanese-market example displaying just 73,000 miles, accompanied by service history and presented in highly original condition, is unlikely to be repeated often. For enthusiasts seeking something genuinely different from the usual high-performance SUV offerings, this remarkable twelve-cylinder Volkswagen represents a fascinating and increasingly collectible modern classic. Buyers should bid with confidence.

Finally, all cars on Shooting Brake are run through a 3rd party online vehicle checker, mycarcheck.com (note, this does not include a mileage history check). This particular vehicle throws up no insurance claims for damage or theft and has no outstanding finance owing. Nonetheless, we strongly encourage all bidders to undertake their own due diligence prior to placing any bid. It is entirely reasonable for any classic or enthusiast vehicle to have undergone cosmetic repairs that could otherwise go undetected from the provided photos or by any in-person inspection. Unless the seller explicitly states otherwise, assume that any vehicle or item listed may have undergone bodywork or paintwork at some point. Additionally, photographs may not accurately represent the vehicle’s true overall condition. It is the bidder’s responsibility to verify the condition, and any past repairs—including bodywork or paintwork—before placing a bid or making a purchase. If you have any questions or queries, please use the Comments section to first ask the Seller directly before placing any bids. Shooting Brake tries to portray the item listed as accurately as possible through detailed questions asked to the seller, but would like to remind users that all vehicles are sold as seen and, as per all goods purchased at auction, there is a No Return policy. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more details.