This well-kept SAAB 9-3 Linear convertible was built in December 2004 and subsequently Australian-complied in March of 2005. It is finished in lustrous Chili Red Pearl with a light grey soft leather interior, and was delivered new by legendary long-time SAAB dealer Alec Mildren of Artarmon. It has covered a low 143,840km and comes complete with all its original factory literature, owner’s manuals and two remote keys, as well as a complete and up-to-date service log book history. It is important to note that every single service has been regularly performed by the original selling dealer (Alec Mildren Prestige was sold to the Peter Warren Group in 2016 and changed its name to Sydney North Shore Automotive) at the same Cleg Street service centre in Artarmon. SAAB always equipped its vehicles exceptionally well for the time, and this Linear offers supple soft leather trim throughout the cabin, a tilt/reach-adjustable leather multi-function steering wheel, heated front seats, air-conditioning, high-quality sound system with CD player, onboard computer, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, fold-out front cupholder, four airbags, ABS braking, traction control, 16-inch factory alloy wheels and more. The Linear is powered by a 2.0L intercooled turbo 4-cylinder twin-cam engine developing 110kW/150bhp, coupled with a smooth 5-speed automatic transmission delivering drive to the front wheels. SAAB was a pioneer of the art of automotive turbo-charging, and highly adept at building reliable and under-stressed motors which offered sparkling performance on-demand. This 9-3 drives as beautifully as the day it was delivered, and will delight the enthusiast with its eager and flexible throttle response. It is rare to find cars of this age in such well-preserved condition, and this Linear stands as testimony to the caring ownership and meticulous dealer servicing it has clearly enjoyed throughout its life. With the marque now unfortunately consigned to automotive history as a maker of passenger cars, excellent SAABs are becoming harder and harder to find. This impressive example stands as an engaging and enjoyable tribute to the legendary Swedish auto-maker which uniquely brought aeronautical technology and insight to its automotive engineering, and will deliver rewarding driving experiences for many years to come.
We are a boutique dealership located in a warehouse just 15 minutes from the Sydney CBD and 15 minutes from the airport. We pride ourselves on the quality of our cars and specialise in the prestige and unique. Our stock is hand-picked and each car is meticulously checked prior to being offered for sale by a specialist third-party technician. We are MTA members and agents for NSW Roads and Maritime Services, enabling us to transfer registrations and perform other transactions such as number plate swaps from our office. A range of other services is also offered including the transport of cars to any location in the country or overseas, and competitive financing rates for all cars including older ones. Our showroom is indoors and off-street parking is available for our customers inside. We are motor car enthusiasts, and aim to provide our customers with a high level of personalised service befitting the cars we offer.
The Peugeot 206 was released in 1998 as a replacement for the Peugeot 205 and ran right through until September 2005, before being replaced by the 207 in April 2006. The 206CC (short for Coupe Cabriolet) was launched locally at the Sydney Motor Show in October 2002, and was one of a number of all-new models launched simultaneously - along with the 307 hatch and the 607 large luxury sedan - by a new national distributor determined to breathe life into what had been for several years a dormant and staid option in the Euro category. These three fresh models and exciting new marketing campaigns set off something of a renaissance for the Lion marque in Australia, with Peugeot's annual sales volumes more than tripling in number over the ensuing three years. The 206CC incorporated a folding steel roof (a concept first invented by Peugeot way back in the 1930s), and like the Mercedes-Benz SLK launched five years earlier it merged all the benefits of a convertible with the security and comfort of a steel-roof coupe.
Two variants of the CC were offered in Australia: a 1.6L standard model offering both manual and auto transmissions, and the top-of-the-line 2.0L in manual form only and sharing its engine, running gear and equipment specification with the 206 GTi hot hatch.
This 2005 Peugeot 206CC 2.0L 5-speed manual in Arden Red was delivered new by Autosports Prestige Peugeot in Arncliffe in January 2005 and is one of the last of the series. It has traveled just 92,006km from new, its low mileage supported by its up-to-date log book service history detailing regular and careful maintenance throughout its life. The car comes complete with all the original manuals, factory literature, owner's folder and two keys. Features (aside from its electrically-operated folding steel roof) include climate-control air conditioning, cruise control, updated audio with bluetooth, 2+2 seating, front and side airbags, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ABS brakes, sports front seats/leather sports steering wheel/alloy race-style fuel cap/alloy race-style pedals/16-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels (these last five items shared with the 206 GTi) and more. It comes with the 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine that produces 100kW of power and 190Nm of torque. Like its 206 GTi twin, the performance from the 2.0L engine coupled with the 5-speed manual gearbox was strong, and this car still manages to put a smile on the face of any enthusiast who gets behind the wheel with its sure-footed handling and instant throttle response. This last of the series 206CC turns heads wherever it goes and has been very well cared-for throughout its life, and requires no spend in order to be enjoyed immediately. We would highly recommend it to anyone searching for a fun, safe and sporty convertible car, or for the commuter seeking engaging, stylish yet fuel-efficient daily transport.
