A French gentleman named Nicholas Cugnot is said to have been the first to have successfully used front-wheel drive on a vehicle – a steam-powered three-wheeler – in 1769, almost 200 years before this 1967 Saab 95 was made…. more»
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Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Plastic Project: 1971 Saab Sonett III
While the Saab Sonett produced from 1970 through 1974 purports to be a Sonett “III”, it’s actually the fourth model made. The series began in 1955 with the launch of a roadster powered by a two-stroke motor, called the… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Swedish Survivor: 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Convertible
Summer is coming to an end for a lot of the U.S. and along with it, convertible season, at least for those who don’t mind driving with the top down when it’s cold. Still, fall and winter are when… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Project With A Rebuilt Engine: 1968 Saab 96
Like most of you, I actively look for dozens of specific cars for sale online, and the offbeat Saab 96 is one of them. There’s something appealing about its functional shape, sheer quirkiness, and storied rally history with daring… more»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Cheap Sports Car Project: 1971 Saab Sonett
The early seventies were a great time to be a sports car nut. That was especially true if you were looking for a smaller sports car. You can choose from traditional front-engine rear-wheel drive cars like the MG Midget,… more»
Apr 26, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Swedish Sports Car: 1974 Saab Sonett III
In the world of oddballs, the Saab Sonett may be one of the more curious coupes ever made. Now, as a company, Saab is no stranger to quirkiness; some might even say that the company’s entire legacy is based… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Two-Stroke Popcorn Popper Project: 1967 Saab 96
“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»
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»
