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,,
For sure this is a rare bird Howard.. I’ve never seen a Saab wagon before but it’s really cool and would be awesome to run around town in. Little wonder it sold so fast.. there are still a lot of Saab fans out there.
Howard….
http://www.saabnet.com. Lots of C900s for sale. You might even find a 99 for sale…you never know
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.
So what was the price???
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…
ugly Saab story here
The wheels look like 99 EMS ones.
Those are Sonett wheels.
The soccer ball wheels ⚽… absolutely
Certainly a rarity. Would like to have seen the ad. My dad bought a brand new 96 Saab back in 71′ from Gaston Andrey Motors in Framingham MA. Have a lot of fond memories as a young kid growing up with that car. Those really funky black headrests are burned into my memory lol. Wish I still had it today.
In the spring of 1990 my then girlfriend decided to break up. I had a 1982 BMW 518i which she “borrowed” for her trip back to her hometown. At least I wanted the car back but I decided to be nice and not leave her without a car so I bought a very nice Saab 95 in this pretty blue color and drove South to switch cars with her. For some inexplicable reason she didn’t like it. No, I didn’t care all that much.
But they were sturdy and quite fun cars. I loved the column shift and the freewheel, a very convenient setup where you can shift gears without using the clutch.
These made Volvo guys feel normal.
I loved those SAABs! but much preferred the ones with the 3 cylinder / 2cycle engines. I had 5 or 6 of those, my favorite being a black 1956 sedan. Never owned a wagon, though I did spend an excruciatingly long trip from NH to DC crammed in the far back of one with a case of DR Pepper. I don’t think I ever owned a 96 V-4 sedan, though I did work on a number of them. i also owned a “repairable wreck” of a SONNET III (which I never repaired) and an early model 99.
It is still for sale, just wanted to make sure the brakes were in working order before re posting it…
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/portland-1970-saab-95-rally-car-build/7921714360.html
I had a 1970 Model 96 years ago that I bought from the original owner for $700. I got it for my then-teenage daughters, who promptly named her “Sadie.”
Both daughters, now happily married and parents of my grandchildren, know how to drive stick, change a tire, and change oil.
They loved Sadie because she attracted lots of attention. As far as I know, she was the only Saab 96 in our affluent little Northern California town.
I wish I still had her!