I’ve had a guy get in touch with me today who, through sad circumstances, has a shed full of Saabs that he needs to sell. Zal’s father-in-law recently passed away, and he’s been charged with the responsibility of seeing that Dad’s collection of Saabs moves on to better pastures.
There’s only photos of a few of them and they’re bathed in shadow, but for those in the US (or further afield for the really committed) who are interested in vintage Saabs, it might be worth getting in touch with Zal to see exactly what’s available and in what condition.
The full list reads as follows:
1962/1963(?) SAAB 96
Chassis # 156501 with new engine sitting next to car. This car was apparently imported into the US in 1990 or thereafter. The interior is in excellent condition. The engine was removed (sent for rebuilding or exchanged – not sure) and a brand new engine is available with the car. Paint looks like excellent condition (not sure if repainted or original ). Car has been indoors in a hanger for last decade and body in very good shape.
1971 SAAB 96 – 67468 mi – Color Y6H Savanna Beige (?)
Original Paint, Body looks to be in good shape. Not sure what is needed mechanically. Interior is in good condition. Has been kept in Hangar atleast for the last decade.
SAAB 99GL – 1978 Model – 2 door – Coral White – VIN 99 787 000 476
1979 SAAB 900EMS – 87942 MI – 2DR Hatchback
86 SAAB 900S – Slate blue Metallic 2 DR sedan
All three: Interior in good condition, body in good condition, minor rust spots. Not sure of mechanical status (looks to be mechanically complete)
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If you’re interested in any of these Saabs, get in touch with me by email (swade99@gmail.com) and I’ll pass your interest on to Zal.
He’s also posted these at SaabCentral and I think will be trying out a few other forums as well. It’s not often that a flight of Saabs is found or made available.
Please note that the cars are located in Texas.
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You might want to be a bit more specific about where in Texas. Texas is bigger than many countries.
LOL – Dallas, Texas
Texas is all I’ve heard so far, but I’ll get back to Zal and try to find out more.
UPDATE – Zal beat me to it! See above.
That 99 is a Belgian-built model if I’m not mistaken… it’s a widely held belief that they had all rotted away by now.
I’ll alert my friends at French’s Foreign Car (an Arlington, Texas Saab indy). They have a couple of rusty two-strokers out back for parts and I’ll bet they have a customer that would want these.
Oy, and a rare bird with the ’86 two-door. That was the only year that two-doors were available in the United States! They were also only available in the “S” level of trim. Nice!
Tom French is familiar with these cars and will be reviewing the cars over the next few weeks. He also suggested I get the word out on the SAABNET forum. Will do that after he takes a look and can provide additional “expert” details that I do not have yet
I will get some more pics this weekend and post.
Thanks.
Zal
Eggs,
The two-door was available in ’85 as well. Still very rare indeed. I wonder if my 3-door 9-3 will ever be considered that rare.
Saabnet has the most active classifieds, especially for the older cars like these.
Jesse: If there are 1985 2-doors out there, they were shipped very late in the model year and would be very few in number. I’ve never seen one nor seen any advertised.
i went out to look at the cars nov 8 08 the 1963 96 is the best of the lot- the engine was sent out for rebuild and is ready to be installed. the hood has been repained . the interior is good the trunk IS GOOD EVEN THE WOOD IN TRUNK LOOKS NEW. THE 1970 MODEL 96 THE INTERIOR IS GOOD HAS BEEN SITTING FOR 10 YEARS- THE TRANS WILL NEED TO BE REBUILT. their is some rust pitting on top and damage to left rear qrty panel. does have ac. the 78 99gle is complete but has been sitting for 10 to 15 years. the 86 900s is a automatic with ac is a two door coupe- interion and exterior is good. has been sitting for 10 years. the 79 900 ems three door is also an automatic exterior is good interior also good-
Links to pic online – will add more for the ’78, ’79 and 86 later today.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Zal.K.Parakh/1963SAAB96?authkey=9dn-HAjJijA#
(though targeted for a museum in Boston)
http://picasaweb.google.com/Zal.K.Parakh/1971SAAB96?authkey=hYLWeecM830#
http://picasaweb.google.com/Zal.K.Parakh/1978SAAB99GL?authkey=V_5labBPvGQ#
http://picasaweb.google.com/Zal.K.Parakh/1979SAAB900EMS?authkey=iGfBd2cpM0k#
http://picasaweb.google.com/Zal.K.Parakh/1986SAAB900S?authkey=UMIxO6ywn6E#