Beautiful Saab Sport from the first model year - 1962

Maybe it is the sound that makes a Saab Sport so easy to love. The harsh rattle from the two stroke engine sings about a Sweden that does not longer exist. The blue smoke from the exhaust, smelling so good. Erik ”On the roof” Carlsson winning another international rally trophy.
 
It was 1962, on the Stockholm Automobile Salon, Saab presented its Sport. It was a performance version of the Saab 96 and a development of the GT750 that never came to the Swedish market. Saab Sport was a car for drivers that wanted more horsepower, a sportier instrumentation and a cooler exterior compared with a standard Saab 96.
 
The 841cc engine had three Solex carburetors, one for each cylinder. The result was 52 horsepower, 14 more than an ordinary 96. Gearbox: 4-speed instead of 3. And to make sure to stop in time the front wheels had disc brakes - something that raised eyebrows in 1962.
 
Exterior wise it was the twin chrome trim on the lower body, the extra lights and special hub cabs that gave away that this Saab was a Sport. A steering wheel in wood and the round, sporty instruments, including a rev counter, completed the experience of a Swedish sports sedan.
 
The Saab Sport on the Bilweb Auction list for 2 June 9 is  from the initial model year, 1962. It has been restored by an owner with detailed knowledge about the Saab 96 and with a past experience in the rally sport.  The restoration has been made with a high level of accuracy and respect for authenticity. The car has been completely disassembled and then put together with every component either restored or exchanged. Engine and transmission is fully restored and just driven 900 kilometers after completion. The body has been repainted inside and out. Speedometer and clock rebuilt by an expert.
 
The restoration took two years and was finished in 2019.
 
Estimated auction value: 350 - 400 000 SEK.

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