Unusual classics tend to draw attention at any gathering of enthusiasts, and this 1970 Saab 95 wagon fits squarely into that category. Currently listed on craigslist in Milwaukie, Oregon, the car is described as a rare example with a rally-style build and a long local history in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks for the tip, Jack M.!
The Saab 95 wagon was never a common sight in the United States, and surviving examples are even harder to find today. Unlike the more widely recognized Saab 96 sedan, the 95 offered additional practicality with its wagon body style while still maintaining Saab’s distinctive engineering and driving character.
This particular example is powered by Saab’s V4 engine, identified in the listing as a factory Ford 1.7-liter unit. The engine is paired with a manual transmission operated through a column-mounted “four-on-the-tree” shifter, a configuration that reflects the era’s unique approach to packaging and driving dynamics.
The seller describes the car as a rally-style build while also noting that its originality has been preserved during restoration work. Several mechanical upgrades have reportedly been completed, including the installation of an electric fuel pump and electric cooling fan.
According to the listing, the car recently underwent restoration work that addressed multiple areas of the vehicle. The seller states that significant time and money were invested in the process, including work involving the body, electrical systems, interior, and other components. The final mechanical details—specifically carburetor and brake adjustments—are reportedly being completed as the vehicle is offered for sale.
The seller also shares part of the car’s recent story. The Saab was purchased from a previous owner in Warren, Oregon who had begun restoring the vehicle before suffering a severe stroke that halted the project. Since then, the current seller has worked to finish the restoration effort and return the car to driving condition.
The listing emphasizes the Saab’s rarity and its long-standing connection to the local Northwest area, describing it as a lifetime regional vehicle. With a clean title and distinctive wagon styling, it represents a piece of Swedish automotive history that rarely appears on the market.
For collectors who enjoy owning something truly different, vehicles like the Saab 95 offer a refreshing alternative to more common classics. Its unusual design, rally-inspired character, and limited presence in the United States make it stand out among vintage wagons.
Would you add a rare Saab rally-style wagon like this to your collection?
And it’s gone, gone, gone. No surprise. As time drifts by, one has to come to grips with some things one just won’t have. For me, it’s a 90 series Saab. I’ve looked, and these rarely come up, in fact, I’m shocked to even see one here. Got to be quick(er) with this stuff, you shan’t see another,,
What was the asking price?
Steve R
Didn’t you see it in the write-up? LOL
Did you? I couldn’t find the asking price either.
Somebody got a neat car in a very cool color.
Red Fox – Elizabeth never posts the price and rarely the location. Jeff neither. It’s their thing.
Needs bigger driving lights.
The Saab coupe 93’s, 95’s and 96’s were rare enough… The wagon is really rare, let alone it still surviving! Nice example! I never owned one but drove a friend’s a few times! Lotsa fun!!
Where’s the front half of the engine?
They used it in the Saab 96 model.
Of course no asking price. The only author that does that, which is why I always skip the writeup text from that one.
a 2 door,with the V4 even….very cool…already gone,and no wonder…