Hollywood’s weirdest productions occasionally turn into cult classics. So it is with vintage cars – a lucky few models ignite a fervor completely out of proportion to their performance, sales statistics, and popularity at the time. The AMC Pacer,… more»
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Jan 24, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Car Lot Oddity: 1974 Saab Sonett III
Saabs have always been known for their handling in winter weather. Being from Sweden, a region not known for its cactuses has its advantages when it comes to engineering a vehicle that performs in the snow. In the sixties… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Ford V4 Powered: 1972 Saab 96
Quirky drivetrains, odd styling, a rallying background, and a fanbase that seems to love them to the moon and back. That kind of sums up the Saab 96 in a nutshell, which superseded the company’s 93 in 1960. The… more»
Jan 4, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
How Much is Too Much? 1970 Saab Sonnet
Rare cars always have a better chance at being restored, as there is usually a better return on the restorer’s investment. That statement can be translated into the following: a restorer will be able to sell a rarer car… more»
Jan 1, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rallying On the Roof: 1968 Saab 96
Some people can do great things when given little, and Saab’s ace rally driver Eric Carlsson certainly did just that. Carlsson took underpowered Saab sedans, like this 1968 Saab 96 for sale on craigslist in Fort Mill, South Carolina,… more»
Dec 21, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Cheap Fun: 1969 Saab 96 V4
Here on eBay and craigslist is a wonderful example of Saab’s V4, a 1969 Saab 96 sedan. In my short experience with Barn Finds, good deals have been rare, so I’m surprised this car has hung around long enough… more»
Dec 3, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ford V4 Power! 1971 Saab Sonett III
Saab of Sweden was an innovative automobile manufacturer with a long history. They built their first car in 1945 and stuck around for nearly 70 years before running out of gas (i.e., money). One of their more interesting machines… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Even The Clock Works! 1969 Saab 96 Deluxe
It’s hard to believe that the Saab 96 was still being produced during the same era that the space shuttle was in production, and it went away just a year before the first shuttle flight in 1981. It seems… more»
Aug 26, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Clean Body Project: 1964 Saab 96
‘Born from Jets’ is a very compelling line for a car brand, and one which had led the brand advertising for years until its untimely demise a few years ago. And this heritage is nowhere more clear than the… more»
Aug 19, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Hot Rods and Saabs: Maine Auto Auction!
We love seeing listings for estate clean-outs and auctions for whole car collections, as the variety of parts, cars, tools, and signage is usually pretty entertaining. This upcoming auction at a property in Maine is no exception, with a… more»
Aug 3, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Wants to Rally: 1969 Saab 96 V4 Deluxe
Starting in the 1950s, Saab was producing rally-tossable sedans with practical features that found fans all over the world. Drivers appreciated the Saab’s surefooted handling, economy, and tough mechanicals. The Saab 96, introduced in 1961, had an incredible twenty-year… more»
Jul 12, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Talladega Red Survivor: 1990 Saab 900 SPG
One of the more surprising trends over the last few months among 80s-era collector cars is the surge in values for the classic Saab 900. Not all 900s, mind you, but the limited production models like the special edition… more»
Jun 21, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Summer Driver: 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Now’s the time to sell a convertible if you’ve got one in the driveway taking up space. Summer driving season is upon us, and cars like this 1992 Saab 900 Turbo convertible represent an ideal way to cruise with… more»
Apr 30, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Cheap Hot Hatch: 1984 Saab 900 Turbo
When you sit around lamenting the rising price of enthusiast vehicles (like me), you can spiral around a whirlpool of despair – until you see a listing that reminds you deals for good cars are still out there, provided… more»
Apr 8, 2022 • Auctions • 2 Comments
Cars and Parts: Pair of 1973 Saab Sonetts
The Saab Sonett was a 2-seat sports car built by the Swedish automaker between 1966 and 1974. The last edition of the automobile was the Sonett III which was powered by a 1700-cc V4 engine supplied by Ford. From… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Monte Carlo Yellow Duo: 1998 and 1997 Saab 900s
Two of something is not always automatically better than one, but it doesn’t necessarily hurt, either. And when you find two of a kind that happens to be quite rare, well – it gets even better. Now, that’s not… more»
