Highlights

Rare manual coupé – only one-in-four was manual
3.2-litre Mercedes V6 with 240bhp
Well maintained and presented car, enthusiast owned since 2018
Blaze Red Crystal paint – the most desirable Crossfire colour
CR02 FRR registration number included

The Appeal

Every so often, a concept car comes along that goes from the motor show stand to the showroom floor relatively unchanged. The Chrysler Crossfire is one such car – revealed at the 2001 Detroit Auto Show, the Crossfire name was supposedly a reflection of Chrysler’s collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, with the two Daimler-owned brands essentially competing for the same market space (or crossing fire) - in Chrysler’s case with a car developed with 39% of its parts shared with the Mercedes-Benz SLK sports car.

In order to sell the Crossfire, Chrysler dealers had to commit to premium showroom space and VIP servicing for their customers, with the sports coupé being very much

marketed as a premium product. It was assembled far better than most American models, too, most likely because the Crossfire was built under licence in Germany by coachbuilders Karmann, each car finished by hand. Around 2,500 were sold in the UK between 2003 and 2007, making it quite a rare car, though its art deco-inspired styling and unique character mean there’s a fairly devout following for the model.

This one is a 2004 car from quite early on in the production run – a 3.2 Coupé presented in lovely order, and with the added benefit of a six-speed manual transmission that really brings the best out of the Mercedes-Benz V6 under the bonnet. The car has been owned for the past six years by a classic car specialist who used it as daily transport – spending over £2,400 on bodywork repairs and a new headlining in 2024.

The Crossfire is a rare, quirky, striking and interesting modern classic – fun to drive and with a beguiling exhaust note, yet also surprisingly usable and practical, as well as being a doddle to maintain thanks to its proven Mercedes-Benz powertrain. This one is a great example, in a superb colour and in very good overall condition for a 22-year-old car. As one of the better examples, it’s worth preserving.

If you want a thoroughly usable, affordable and distinctive modern classic, with two- seater sports car appeal, impressive comfort, great performance and sensible running costs, it even has a thriving owners’ club that organises events across the country (www.ukcrossfires.co.uk).

Key Information

Mileage: 114,500 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT August 2027
Technical specs: 3.2-litre V6 petrol (240 bhp), six-speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: Original owners manuals, registration document and partially stamped service book, plus invoices for bodywork repairs and headlining (2024) and a service (2026).

The Detail

From a private collection of nineties and 2000s cars
The vendor reports that the car is a lot of fun to drive and turns heads
0-60mph in 6.8 seconds; 155mph top speed
Original Chrysler book pack
Finished in Blaze Red Crystal Clearcoat
Very good paint all over, but with minor marks commensurate with age and use, as shown in the photos
Paint mismatch on edge of front arch and lower wing, but barely noticeable
One small rust bubble on offside front wing and another on nearside rear arch, but overall the car presents superbly
Both sills replaced in 2024
Leather upholstery in excellent order throughout
Cup holder no longer pops up
Cruise control
Air conditioning (regassed 2026)
Original stereo system
17-inch factory alloys in excellent overall condition, with good tread on all tyres
Two keys with remote central locking
A very smart and well-presented example of one of the quirkier and more interesting modern classics

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