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Bilweb Auctions has been entrusted with selling the cars from the collection at Saab Memorial Hall, Sweden's most charming little Saab museum. The museum was founded by Norwegian Tron Bach, who moved to Sweden in 2011. After a busy career as a hotel owner, Tron relocated to a small farm in Gullsjö, Vännäs. When he discovered a worn and dented Saab 92 behind a shed, the idea began to take shape. He decided to start a Saab museum to honor Saab's Swedish cultural heritage—a car admired worldwide. Over the years the museum has been open, more than 1,000 visitors have come to this small Northern Swedish village to see the Saab museum. Tron feels that, with age, it is time to close his museum on a high note.
The museum will close around the time of the auction. Until then, we recommend a visit. For more information, visit Saab Memorial Hall.
At this auction, there are several cars we have not been able to remove from the premises. To do so, one of the walls must be demolished. This will be done at the closure so buyers can collect their cars.
About the Car:
This Sonett is one of the vehicles we could not roll out from the museum. The car was sold new in the USA and imported to Sweden. Only sold to Swedish buyers due to the registration procedure.
Former rally champion and Saab enthusiast Sture Karlsson, who has served as the museum's chief mechanic, inspected the Sonett before it was put on display in 2019. He serviced the braking system, the car, and installed a new exhaust system. During this process, the car was test-driven for about 40 km without any issues. See the separate image with a handwritten note detailing the tasks performed. The fuel system now needs cleaning (see the video for more information). Along with this, a general inspection is recommended before the registration inspection.
A total of 10,236 Saab 97s, i.e., Sonett II and III, were produced. The majority of Sonetts were exported, and according to the Saab Sonett Club, there are now just over 300 cars of the different model variants left in Sweden.
NOTE! REGISTRATION in Sweden: The car was sold new in the USA and imported to Sweden in 2014. It is not registered in Sweden. The car is registered for an initial inspection for registration (documents available). A Swedish buyer will receive a power of attorney from the importer to conduct the registration inspection in their name. The buyer will perform the registration inspection themselves using this power of attorney. The importer will be the first registered owner in the vehicle registry. Only after this is completed can the car be transferred to the auction buyer. Foreign buyers can request the original documents back from the Swedish Transport Agency (US Title and customs documents, etc.) to register the car in their own country.
The museum will close around the time of the auction. Until then, we recommend a visit. For more information, visit Saab Memorial Hall.
At this auction, there are several cars we have not been able to remove from the premises. To do so, one of the walls must be demolished. This will be done at the closure so buyers can collect their cars.
About the Car:
This Sonett is one of the vehicles we could not roll out from the museum. The car was sold new in the USA and imported to Sweden. Only sold to Swedish buyers due to the registration procedure.
Former rally champion and Saab enthusiast Sture Karlsson, who has served as the museum's chief mechanic, inspected the Sonett before it was put on display in 2019. He serviced the braking system, the car, and installed a new exhaust system. During this process, the car was test-driven for about 40 km without any issues. See the separate image with a handwritten note detailing the tasks performed. The fuel system now needs cleaning (see the video for more information). Along with this, a general inspection is recommended before the registration inspection.
A total of 10,236 Saab 97s, i.e., Sonett II and III, were produced. The majority of Sonetts were exported, and according to the Saab Sonett Club, there are now just over 300 cars of the different model variants left in Sweden.
NOTE! REGISTRATION in Sweden: The car was sold new in the USA and imported to Sweden in 2014. It is not registered in Sweden. The car is registered for an initial inspection for registration (documents available). A Swedish buyer will receive a power of attorney from the importer to conduct the registration inspection in their name. The buyer will perform the registration inspection themselves using this power of attorney. The importer will be the first registered owner in the vehicle registry. Only after this is completed can the car be transferred to the auction buyer. Foreign buyers can request the original documents back from the Swedish Transport Agency (US Title and customs documents, etc.) to register the car in their own country.
Technical data
Year
1973
Registration date
Mileage
Kw / hp
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
manual
Interior finish
Textile
Colour
Red
Condition
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Mechanical condition
Equipped with a 1.7L V4 engine with a rated output of 65 hp, and a 4-speed manual transmission with freewheel. It was running well when it was put into the museum in 2019. At that time, the brakes were refurbished with a new master brake cylinder, etc., and the ignition system was serviced. It has been off the road since then. It was not started during the photography session. The fuel system needs to be drained of old fuel and the tank cleaned before attempting to start. It is missing a start battery, and no functions have been tested by BWA.
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Interior condition
The seats were renovated in 2019 with the correct materials and are in excellent condition. The headliner is sagging and the upholstery on the side panels is worn. Some upholstery and the floor mat are missing.
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Exterior condition
The fiberglass body is in good condition with no major damage. There are a few minor marks, including one on the hood and a crack on the left rear near the bumper. See pictures. New headlights for the grille are included separately, but the mounts for them are missing.
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General condition
Gives a good overall impression. Efforts to restore the car have begun with renovated seats and an overhauled brake system, etc., making it possible to get it back on the road with a reasonable amount of work.
MOT (tech. insp.)
OBS! OM REGISTRERING i Sverige: Bilen är såld ny i USA och importerad till Sverige 2014.Ej inregistrerad i Sverige. Bilen är anmäld till ursprungskontroll för registreringsbesiktning, (handlingarna finns). En svensk köpare kommer att få en fullmakt från importören för att kunna göra registreringsbesiktning i dennes namn. Köparen får genomföra registreringsbesiktning själv, med denna fullmakt. Importören kommer att bli första registrerad ägare i bilregistret. Först när detta är klart kan bilen registreras över på auktionsköpare. Utländsk köpare kan begära tillbaka original handlingarna från Transportstyrelsen (US-Title och tullsedel mm) för att med dessa handlingar kunna registrera bilen i sitt land
Owner's comment
A Saab museum must, of course, have a Saab model 97, better known as the Saab Sonett. I managed to find one that had been imported from the USA. It had an approved origin inspection and needed some work before the registration inspection. I got help from Ture Karlsson, who installed a completely new exhaust system, new brakes, and more. (See the picture of the handwritten note listing the replaced parts). When I drove the car home from Ture's to the museum, it started to sputter a bit but made it all the way. It turned out that old deposits in the tank dissolved when we added new fuel. So, the car needs a cleaned fuel tank and a new fuel filter.
Facts about the model
The Saab Sonett was introduced in 1956 and developed in several versions, sharing technology with contemporary Saab models.
In 1970, the car was modified significantly and received the name Sonett III. The body was heavily altered with a new front and rear, leaving only the middle section relatively untouched. The flip-front, similar to the Triumph Spitfire, was replaced with a wedge-shaped front featuring a small engine hood and "pop-up" headlights. At the rear, the trunk was made more user-friendly with an opening rear window. Inside, a new dashboard with instruments from the Saab 99 was introduced, along with a floor-mounted gear lever. The Saab Sonett was manufactured by ASJ workshops in Arlöv, near Malmö. Production ended in 1974 when stricter emissions regulations for passenger cars were introduced by U.S. authorities.
A total of 10,236 Saab 97s, comprising Sonett II and III models, were produced. The majority of Sonetts were exported, and according to the Saab Sonett Club, just over 300 cars of various model variants remain in Sweden today.
In 1970, the car was modified significantly and received the name Sonett III. The body was heavily altered with a new front and rear, leaving only the middle section relatively untouched. The flip-front, similar to the Triumph Spitfire, was replaced with a wedge-shaped front featuring a small engine hood and "pop-up" headlights. At the rear, the trunk was made more user-friendly with an opening rear window. Inside, a new dashboard with instruments from the Saab 99 was introduced, along with a floor-mounted gear lever. The Saab Sonett was manufactured by ASJ workshops in Arlöv, near Malmö. Production ended in 1974 when stricter emissions regulations for passenger cars were introduced by U.S. authorities.
A total of 10,236 Saab 97s, comprising Sonett II and III models, were produced. The majority of Sonetts were exported, and according to the Saab Sonett Club, just over 300 cars of various model variants remain in Sweden today.
Location and viewing Information
Location: VÄNNÄS
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Mathias Casserlund
mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Mathias Casserlund
mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
Collection must take place before: 2024-08-22.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
- During the auction days information about a vehicle may be updated up to the day before the auction ends. When you bid at the end of the auction period - and also if you have made an earlier bid - we therefore ask you to read the descriptions carefully, in case something has been changed due to new information.
Important to know before placing your bids!
- Once you have called in an item and the reservation price is reached we want you to deposit the entire purchase amount into our client funds account before retrieval can take place.
- When you need to retrieve a called in object we want you to examine it carefully. If you consider that the item does not match our description you do not need to complete the purchase. In this case the deposited purchase sum and the entry fee are refunded.
- If you do not examine the item on the spot the call charge will be debited, but you do not have to complete the deal.
- If you make the entire purchase exclusively at a distance you have 14 days to cancel, but must return the item at your own expense.
- Your shipping costs and other costs are not reimbursed when the right of withdrawal is exercised. Swedish court applies.
- For items that have not been collected within 14 days storage costs may be charged.