by Unique Car with Minimal Mileage
Crossfire Model History
Twenty years ago, Chrysler decided to borrow experience from its then-partner Mercedes-Benz and create its own version of the SLK roadster. The result was the Crossfire — an interesting combination of American style and German engineering that never received a successor after production ended in 2008.
Special Edition with Limited Mileage
If you ever dreamed of having a practically new specimen, such an opportunity has now appeared. This 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Special Edition Roadster is up for auction with only 192 miles on the odometer.
This particular model is a special edition, which, in fact, is not as special as it might seem. Essentially, the package includes Blaze Red Crystal Pearl paint, an interior with dark gray fabric, and wheels of different diameters.
Technical Features and Mercedes Kinship
Yes, there are no serious performance improvements, but at least this model has a six-speed manual transmission. This transmission sends power to the rear wheels from the 3.2-liter V6 M112 engine, which produces 215 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque.
This engine code belongs to Mercedes, as it is essentially an R170 generation SLK with Chrysler attributes.
Love it or hate it, the car has the advantages of a German-engineered suspension.
Interior and Additional Details
Inside, you will find manually adjustable seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, and a standard AM/FM/CD audio system. The digital odometer shows 192 miles since release.
The seller notes that the soft top hydraulics were repaired within the last four months, and the brake fluid was changed, an oil change was performed, and a new battery was installed.
Inaccuracy in Documentation
It is worth noting that this auction has one interesting detail. According to Carfax, as of February this year, the mileage was 63,899 miles.
The seller explains it as follows: “Carfax shows an error made by my office during the initial title registration. We will file for a correction, it’s not a problem. I personally flew to Tennessee, where this car has been since purchase. It was stored among over 100 other unique cars. More details will be provided — you won’t find another one like it!”
We cannot confirm this information, but photos of the undercarriage seem to support the low mileage claim. The surfaces look clean enough to eat off of, although we strongly do not recommend doing so.
Despite the conflicting data in the documents, the car’s condition appears perfect, making it a rare specimen for collectors. Such finds remind us of temporary partnerships between automakers, which sometimes lead to the creation of unique models like the Crossfire. Its combination of American design and German technology remains an interesting example of automotive collaboration that is not often repeated.
