“If they ever give an award to a car for not looking like all the rest . . . for retaining individualism in the face of look-alike styling trends . . . for sticking to the sound engineering principle… more»
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Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
V4 Fun! 1972 Saab 96
Often, with project cars like this, there’s “the good” and then “the bad.” This 1972 Saab 96 with V-4 power on Craigslist in Seattle for $6,500 is mostly good. It’s had $8,000 in recent work. Add that to the… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Swedish Barn Find: 1973 Saab 96
“It’s about time you thought about Saab. Mainly because we’ve been thinking about you since we built our first car in 1950. Thinking about you is part of our heritage.” So says a brochure showing the early Saab lineup…. more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Impressive Stash Of Swedes Cars In Nebraska
As I learned from experience, the Volvo 1800, in either the made-in-Britain Jensen version or “S for Sweden” later incarnation, does not want to be left outside. They rust prodigiously, and they’re challenging to repair correctly. That’s why this… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
FWD Fiberglass: 1973 Saab Sonett III
Update 2/12/24 – After almost two years, this Saab has been relisted here on craigslist with a $3k price cut! Is that enough to find a new owner though? From 3/24/22 – I’m on the fence with Saab. I… more»
Jan 8, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Barn Find Corn Popper: 1968 Saab 96 Two-Stroke
Vehicles can and do rust in the Pacific Northwest, but I think overall, it’s the greatest place to find solid, non-sunburnt cars in the U.S. That doesn’t mean that they won’t be riddled with dings and dents as appears… more»
Dec 23, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
SPG Hot Hatch: 1991 Saab 900 Turbo
Ah, the 1991 Saab 900 SPG: one of the most iconic hot hatches of the 80s, and a model that has enjoyed a surprising amount of collector interest in recent years despite the brand going out of business. Usually,… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Very Clean 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
This is a very nice 1992 Saab 900 Turbo convertible, for sale on Craigslist in Belchertown, Massachusetts. The asking price of $11,900 might seem kind of high for a List of Craig ad, but it’s right in line with… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Swedish Survivor: 1983 Saab 900 Turbo
This 1983 Saab 900 Turbo hatch is notable not only for being in wholly decent condition but also for having seemingly every cool factory option available. The listing notes it has been in long-term family ownership and comes equipped… more»
Nov 18, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Turbo Hatch: 1983 Saab 900
Ah, the quirky Saab hatchback: one of the enthusiasts’ communities more lovable oddballs. Saabs have famously marched to the beat of their own drum ever since its inception, and admirably fought like hell to keep its identity in the… more»
Oct 13, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
No Reserve! 1966 Saab 95 Survivor
Innumerable vintage Saabs have crossed our desks here at Barn Finds, but this example here on eBay collects high marks for its “cool” factor and survivor condition. It’s an early car – model year 1966 – so the engine… more»
Oct 10, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Quirky But Lovable: 1974 Saab Sonett III
I’m not really sure why the Saab Sonett III hasn’t achieved a higher level of collectability or price tag among sports car enthusiasts yet, but maybe just the fact that they don’t come around for sale as often as… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rally Prospect: 1973 Saab 96
Want to play Eric Carlsson, but still get groceries? This slightly modified 1973 Saab 96, advertised here on craigslist for $8995, might fit the bill. Located in Truckee, California, this car could be driven to your garage one day… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Solid Swede: 1960 Saab 93F
The demise of Saab robbed the automotive world of a manufacturer with a history littered with interesting and innovative automobiles. There seems little chance that the brand will rise from the ashes, leaving it to classics like this 1960… more»
Jul 27, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Swift Swede: 1990 Saab 900 SPG
For collectors with a penchant for the unusual but usable, here’s a wonderful candidate on eBay – a 1990 Saab 900 SPG hatchback, bid to $19,400, reserve not met. The car is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and bears an… more»
Jul 18, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Forty Year Ownership: 1973 Saab Sonett III
The Saab Sonett has quirky, tangled roots. In the mid-1950s, engineer Rolf Mellde proposed a sports car to his employer, teasing Saab with the idea of entering the European racing circuit. But with the company fully engaged in making… more»
