This next feature car proposes the notion that quirky Scandinavian engineering can be just as cool as the big American muscle machines of the era. It’s an OG Saab 96 that packs Ford’s oddball German-built 1.5L V4 under the hood, paired with a 4-on-the-tree column-shift manual—making every drive feel like a rally stage from the […]
The Saab 95 (not to be confused with the later Saab 9-5) was built from 1958 through 1978 on a chassis shared with the 93 and 96 sedans. The 95 was the wagon version and naturally the favorite of people who want their kids to experience the thrill of waving at strangers from the rear […]
Nicely preserved European classics have gotten ridiculously expensive in the past few years — forget getting a Porsche 911 for anything less than a hipster’s ransom, and even the lowly BMW 2002Tii demands some serious scratch. What’s a guy (or gal) to do? You gotta dig deep and find something that isn’t on the top […]
The Saab 96 was the final evolution of the original aerospace derived and teardrop shaped Ur-SAAB. In typical Saab fashion, the 96 continued in production long after its planned replacement (the 99) was released, in fact the 96 continued in production through 1980. Today the 96 makes a great uncommon alternative to something like the VW Beetle and can be picked up for not a lot of cash. Find this 1968 Saab 96 V4 offered for $2000 in Mountain View, CA via craigslist.
The Saab 96 was a classic aero-shaped front-driver from the guys at Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget and SAAB history buffs will tell you that it was technically the third major redesign of their first car, the Saab 92. In typical Saab fashion, the 96 continued in production long after its planned replacement (the 99) was released, in fact the 96 continued in production through 1980. Today’s example is an “original owner” classic that has a few dents/dings but looks okay for the asking price and is equipped with a little V4 engine. Find this 1971 Saab 96 V4 offered for $6000 in San Mateo, CA via craigslist.
This next car comes as a tip from Erik202 who writes: If you’re going to buy what amounts to a rolling shell with potential you could do much much worse. Yup, the seller admits that the powertrain has been disassembled, but the German built Taunus V4 is one of those little engines that you can rebuild […]
I’ve seen what happens when people buy the first year of a new car when it is released…and it usually isn’t pretty. The new model comes with new technology that always has some teething issues, so I generally recommend that people avoid the first few years of production…but what about the last year or so? […]
You know what I don’t like in craigslist adverts? Blurry photos and claims that the car was “a little old lady’s car”…but this next seller gets a pass because the asking price is reasonable and the little Saab is surrounded by other oddball cars covered in painter’s plastic. The seller is my kind of car […]
The Saab 96 was the final evolution of the original aerospace derived and teardrop shaped Ur-SAAB. In typical Saab fashion, the 96 continued in production long after its planned replacement (the 99) was released, in fact the 96 continued in production through 1980. Today the 96 makes a great uncommon alternative to something like the […]
This next car comes from tipper Zach Z who writes: Born from Jets? Born for Mudding? Born for speed? Maybe those fat balloon tires actually make it go faster. I don’t know. Find this 1968 Saab Sonett V4 offered for $8000 near Anchorage, AK. The SAAB Sonett is an odd car, either a 2-stroke or a V4 […]