The best guide for researching and buying a saab sonett, 9596, 99, or 900 model. May 20, 2018 saab sonett serial number 750 made in 1968 is the second sonett car sold to the cssr. Alla saabs sportbilar the sonett, and all other saab sports cars. Twoowner sonett iii, 24 years in southern california, years in the northern gold country lightly restored in 1994 with a later 1700cc v4 engine 1970 was the last year for the 1. Our saab parts are better then the used saab replacement parts that you could buy from junkyards and other used.
Jack ashcraft has decades of experience wrenching on and writing about. Featuring road tests, technical and specification data. Forty years after it was built, in 1996, erik on the roof carlsson, the legendary rally driver, set a swedish speed record for its class of 159. Thousands have already found their way to the wrecking yards due to accidents, abuse and most of all, rust.
Sjogren altered it to fit the existing chassis without. One of those features that has made saab at least in the last ten years of its existence recognizable is its visual identity and advertising approach, and of course. A definitive new history from internationally known saab aficionado lance cole, saab cars the complete story offers a detailed insight into the companys story, from the prototype ursaab in 1946 to the end of production in 2012. At the 2005 saab festival also in trollhattan, this vehicle was present and owned by a dr. There was considerable input, however, from gunnar sjogren who made. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1972 saab sonett iii and assess the current state of the classic car market. There was that two stroke to be sure, but also a dash. Saab automobile user manual 424 pages automobile saab 900 service manual. Im not making excuses, im just trying to show others that embarking on insane projects like this while not necessarily wise, arent impossible. Sergio coggiola one of the rarest of saabs is the sonett iii an exceptionally good looking car that featured an aerodynamic shape that looks modern today not bad for a car first released in 1970.
Had the saab sonett 1 made it to the racetrack, it most likely would have enjoyed great success. The first decade will soon be over when there are no new saab cars, but this does not bother us enthusiasts to continue to have strong feelings for this car brand and to be reminded of some of the brands historical features. It was mainly intended for the lucrative american export market and was only offered intermittently in the swedish domestic market model years 1968 and 1972. Saab 96 v4 1973 restored the saab 96 was built for no less than 20 years from 1960 to 1980. Dec 01, 2012 a definitive new history from internationally known saab aficionado lance cole, saab cars the complete story offers a detailed insight into the companys story, from the prototype ursaab in 1946 to the end of production in 2012.
Saab sonett serial number 750 made in 1968 is the second sonett car sold to the cssr. Saab sonett classics for sale classics on autotrader. Our saab sonett v4 are the best that you can find anywhere. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1968 saab sonett ii and assess the current state of the classic car market. I believe that the sonett iv article should be merged with the saab sonett page, since it merits its own page no more than any other sonett model and arguably perhaps less so, in view of the fact that it is still hypothetical in nature. According to historical documentation, they were trying to produce prototypes of skoda sport cars from this exact car. Saab sonett a sonett iii is shown no parking reserved for saab sonett parking only aluminum sign measures 12 by 18 inches. Useful for holding a parking spot, or just fun to display in your garage or work space. May 22, 2015 this saab sonett still has the original paint, and known history from new with the original title and documents from 1968 until now this 1968 saab sonett chassis 0980 is said to have original white paint and is an late open headlight model with v4 power.
These are super rare cars so if youve been looking for a decent one to restore, you can make an offer, too. Mar 09, 2020 interestingly, since this font has existed for almost 100 years now, it is no wonder that over the course of its century of existence, it has been the choice of many organizations and companies not only saab had this choice. Classic wiper blade antique vintage styling silver finish trico 33. If you are in the market for a v4 sonett, i challenge you to find a nicer on. The car ralph brought home to his twocar garage was one of 1,610 sonett v4s built by saab between 1967 and 1969. Weighing some 0 lbs, this was a brisk little barchetta good for 100 mph, nothing to sneeze at in 1955. Use classics on autotraders intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car. The saab sonett is an automobile manufactured between 1955 and 1957 and again between 1966 and 1974 by saab of sweden.
Engine accessory belt, drive systems saab sonett updated. It was a car built mainly for the american market, though in reality, it was a little too odd. Be the first to comment leave a reply cancel reply. The styling of the sonett iii was by former ghia designer who by 1970 was working as an independent designer sergio coggiola. Semimonocoque welded steel and fibreglass body, independent unequal length arms, coil springs, rear beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, front disc brakes, rear brake drums, twin circuit braking, rack and pinion steering, 60 litre fuel tank, 155sr15 tyres, 4. Jan 20, 2012 saab sonett iii the 1970 redesign of the sonett v4, named the sonett iii, was initially undertaken by sergio coggiola, but gunnar a. This is definitely the case here, with this 1973 saab sonett. Jun 08, 2014 check out saab sonett by eric vapnargard on amazon music. This book is a portfolio of contemporary reports on the saab sonett ii, saab sonett v4 and saab sonett iii.
Introduced at the new york motor show in the spring of 1970, the sonett iii was a significantly wider vehicle than previous models and weighed only 770 kgs. San diego, california is the home of this swedish project car. Semimonocoque welded steel and fibreglass body, independent front suspension, coil springs, rear beam axle, coil springs, tubular hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers, front disc brakes, rear brake drums, twin circuit braking, rack and pinion steering, 59. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Developed in a barn by a few enthusiasts, the sonett had a 57. It gives the complete story behind one of the most interesting chapters in the small. Previous auctions 15 36yearsowned 1973 saab sonett iii. Introduced in 1966 as the sonett ii, the little fiberglass twoseater was renamed when the twostroke triple it shared with the sedans and station wagons was replaced with the german fordsupplied taunus 1,500cc v 4 engine.
These listings span 6 different states and 4 model years. This car underwent a frame off restoration in 20 with no expense or work spared. Many of these lovely, swedish beauties have been poorly patched back together in an effort to keep them on the road and are far from original. Saab sonetts are now considered historical vehicles and are, to put it bluntly, very tired old cars if they havent already been restored. Body and engine are in good condition and it runs well. It is a fitting tribute to the spirit and ethos of saab design and engineering.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The saab sonett, also called the super sport or saab 94, was introduced on 16 march 1956 at stockholms bilsalong motor show. 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. Comes with 1970 sonett iii parts car, no rust, good body and chassis, complete with drivetrain. Odometer reads 29,956 miles, but speedometer needle is brokenoff and odometer does not work. Boken, som berattar om sonett och facett, innehaller 94sidor och ar bra gjort. Classics on autotrader is your onestop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. Klaus mullerott of germany who wrote an entire book in the saab history book library about the sonett no. The custom body work around the entire car is extremely well done. En rekommendation for riktiga saab och sonett fans. For sale in our boca raton, fl showroom is this beautiful 1989 saab 900 turbo convertible.
Saab sonett 3 iii 197074 oranje uh universal hobbies eagles collectibles 1. Prospekt saab sonett iii 1972 usa internet archive. The sonett was saabs one and only production sports car, and like most of the swedish companys wares, it was quirky to say the least. Saab 97 sonett 3 technical specifications the saab museum. Unfollow saab sonett to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. As such, the sonett has been consigned to the history books as one of those.
Frontwheel drive, fourspeed gearbox, spiral bevel final drive, 4. Featuring a threecylinder 748 cc twostroke engine generating 57. There are no better wholesale saab sonett v4 parts then here. Makes a great gift for those saab fanatics in your life. Hello sonett enthusiasts, today october 1st, 2016, we have listed 7 new saab sonett ads to our site. Unique collection of the most special and origional saabs for sale. It was mainly intended for the lucrative american export market and was only. Sonetts shared engines and other components with saab 96s and 95s of the same era. Saab sonett 2 and v4 technical specifications the saab museum. Today, three of the six sonett 1s built are known to exist. The saab 97, also designated the saab sonnett iii, was the answer to the outdated look and design of the 1970s sonett. View and download saab sonett iii service manual online. Saab sonett 2 and v4 technical specifications the saab. One owner, so cal car, good body and interior, motor runs but tired.
No word on why the saab isnt returning to the road while in his care, but hopefully the next owner will have better luck. The saab sonett iii was not a great choice as a first project because in almost every way it is not normal, and every part is more or less bespoke and made of unobtainium. Transmission frontwheel drive, fourspeed gearbox, spiral bevel final drive, 4. If you want your saab sonett v4 to look great again, then you need to buy our oem discount auto engine parts. Up for sale is a fully restored 1971 saab sonett iii. This is the book for all saab fans and everyone else interested in sports cars. Semimonocoque welded steel and fibreglass body, independent unequal length arms, coil springs, rear beam axle, coil springs.
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