The second half of the 1990s saw two trends emerge which significantly altered the automotive scene: firstly, the rise of the SUV as a passenger car alternative; and secondly the reappearance of the compact roadster. In the final few years of the twentieth century, cashed-up sports car fans were treated to the arrival of a flurry of desirable new two-seater roadsters – most notably the Porsche Boxster, the BMW Z3 and the Mercedes-Benz SLK. The SLK was designed by Daimler’s legendary chief stylist Bruno Sacco, and was a salute to the classic 190SL of the 1950s…even sharing the earlier car’s 2,400mm wheelbase. The badge was also derived from naming conventions first used by Mercedes many decades before: Sportlich (sporting)…Leicht (lightweight)…Kurz (short wheelbase). Unique to the SLK amongst this new brat-pack of roadsters was its folding steel vario-roof, enabling it to transform in seconds from a convertible to a hard-top coupé.
This highly original 2000 R170 SLK320 has covered just 53,048km since new, and is finished in stunning Lazulite Blue with a Quartz/Siam Beige two-tone leather interior. Delivered new for the WA regional office of Mercedes-Benz Australia, the car was eventually retailed for the first time in NSW and comes with a service history by McIntosh of Mosman/North Shore Mercedes, along with the original manuals, factory literature, and spare remote key. Standard features include cruise control, a leather steering wheel, high-quality factory audio system, turned aluminium trim, dual zone air-conditioning, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), traction control, 16-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels and more. This car is the range-topping SLK320, and hence it is powered by the proven and reliable 160kW 3.2L V6 engine. It drives through a 5-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels in the classic sports car tradition and can sprint from rest to 100km/h in just 6.9 seconds. The R170 series SLK is rapidly becoming sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts for its timeless good looks, and this rare 6-cylinder example with its low mileage and original unmolested condition will please the most discerning Mercedes enthusiast or sports convertible buyer.
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 Mercedes-Benz. 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 transfer from our office. A range of other services is also offered including the transport of cars to any state 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 Mercedes-Benz Club members and specialise in the brand, and aim to provide our customers with a high level of personalised service befitting of the unique cars that we offer.
