As I continue to acquire more parts for cars that don’t run, I fear I am going to end up like this seller on craigslist of a 1973 Saab Sonnet. It’s clearly been stuck in a trailer for a while, sitting next to a rebuilt motor that just needs to be dropped in for this pretty Swedish gal to fly again – wait a minute. It’s never that simple. Ah, yes, this is a seller who has decided even with the finish line in sight, it’s time to cut this project loose, a sentiment I’m sure more than a few of us can appreciate. Find the Saab here on craigslist in Rhode Island with all parts included for $3K.

Thanks to fellow New England resident and Barn Finds reader AMXBrian for the find. The Sonnet is one of the odder sports coupes ever made, and as such, its following is fairly limited. They were striking cars, and you could go either way on the looks. Unfortunately, performance isn’t exactly stirring, and the engine’s fairly limited potential has always held these cars back from being truly prized collector’s items.

And it’s too bad, since all of the other ingredients were there, from the heavily-bolstered sport bucket seats to the driver-focused cockpit and low slung stance. Despite the relatively low asking price of $3K OBO, the seller is including the rebuilt engine on a stand and what looks like a ton of spare parts, along with factory books and manuals. No word on why the Saab isn’t returning to the road while in his care, but hopefully the next owner will have better luck.

Yup, that’s a lot of parts, and not unlike what my garage looks like at the moment. Since the car is in Rhode Island, no title is provided for older vehicles, so that may limit some of the potential interest. While these will likely forever be fairly affordable classics to pick up, it’s not often you find one with a fresh motor ready to drop in and what looks like all the spare parts you’ll ever need. Could be a bargain, especially if bought for under $3K.