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Description
The car is equipped with a mileometer with a retrofitted kilometer scale. We are not aware of the total mileage, but the meter shows 97,441 American miles. The car has passed inspection and is ready to be driven home. A spare wheel, jack, and service manuals are included.
Free history (16)
Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
he car is front-wheel drive and equipped with a 65 horsepower V4 engine and a four-speed gearbox. It has a 2-port Weber carburetor with a sports air filter. The engine runs a bit unevenly, especially when cold. The exhaust system has been replaced with a larger one. It performs well on the road, but the gear linkage shows some wear. However, the gears engage smoothly with an experienced hand. The main headlights cannot be lowered, as the mechanism requires lubrication.
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Interior condition
The car retains its original interior with some signs of use. The seats are generally in good condition, although there is a repair on the left seat (see picture). It is equipped with removable/movable lumbar supports. The door panels are in good condition, and the instrument panel is free from cracks. The floor mats are in good shape. However, the headliner and side panels in the trunk area are sagging. The trunk space has aged well and shows minimal signs of wear.
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Exterior condition
The car appears to have an older repaint in its original color. The paint shows signs of wear, some cracking, and stone chips. There are a few minor damages on the plastic body, including near the driver's door against the front fender and the right fender edge (see pictures). There is an older damage at the rear on the right side below the bumper (see picture). The doors, hood, and trunk lid fit well. The underbody of the car shows surface rust on the underside of the sills, but it does not appear to be extensively corroded. Please refer to the pictures of the underside of the car for more details.
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General condition
The car is in a used condition, with some minor cosmetic issues. Overall, it is a well-functioning Sonett, making it a perfect project car.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1980-09-12 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1980-09-12
Senast godkända besiktning: 2020-06-08
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 6
Facts about the model
In 1961, Volvo started selling their new sports car, the P1800, which used standard components but featured a sporty body manufactured in the UK and assembled by Jensen Motors. Saab began receiving inquiries, especially from the US, about whether they would also build a sports car. Saab didn't have the resources to develop one on their own, so a design competition was held between Sixten Sason and AB Svenska Järnvägsverkstäderna (ASJ), and Björn Karlström and Malmö Flygindustri (MFI). Björn Karlström and MFI emerged as the winners, and the body was made of plastic.
The Sonett II, with a three-cylinder two-stroke engine, was produced in 258 units. In 1968, as a 1969 model, the Sonett received a larger V4 engine under the hood, originally sourced from Ford.
The Saab Sonett III was introduced in New York in the spring of 1970. It received much better reviews than its predecessor, which was considered more of a hobby/racing project by Saab. The Sonett III was more refined and user-friendly, with a proper exterior-accessible trunk space. The entire body, except for the doors, had a new design. The front was lower and featured pop-up headlights. The rear was redesigned with, among other things, taillights from the Saab 99. The gear lever was placed on the floor. In 1972, 2,000 units of the Sonett III were produced. In total, slightly over 10,000 units of the Saab Sonett were manufactured.
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the valuator/depot:
Mathias Casserlund
mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
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