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Saab 96 “two-stroke”, 1962 | € 19.750,--
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Saab 96 “two-stroke”, year 1962, Colour grey combined with a two-tone red/grey cloth/ leathercloth interior. This magnificent Saab 96 was sold new in the Netherlands where the car is still registered. The car was never restored but very well maintained! With some renewals and repaint over the last 60 years the car is still for about 85 % original. This Saab is a gorgeous time capsule in rust free and very good condition! The brown streaks you see inside the door posts are traces of discoloured glue residue. From new the car has driven only 91.500 kilometres and the car drives, shifts and sounds delightfully. The original interior is in a wonderful condition, the boot and the engine compartment are fully original and clean. This beautiful Saab was cherished by five enthusiast owners from day one, the last owner is an avid Saab collector for who we have sold a part of his large collection over the years. The three cylinder two-stroke engine was completely overhauled, and everything is up to date. The car features a four-speed gearbox with steering column gear change, a sports steering wheel with a wood rim, and Firestone F-560 tyres. The autographs of Erik Carlsson and Per Eklund are displayed on the inside of the bonnet. This Saab 96 “two-stroke” is a unique and super original “survivor” in very good and collectible condition!
This Saab is for sale at Classic Open.
Price: € 19.750, -.
Classic Open 2407
Svenska Aeroplan AB, SAAB originally started as a manufacturer of aero planes. After the second world war the firm decided to expand their business and started developing and manufacturing automobiles. It started with the Saab 92. The car was given a very aerodynamic bodywork and the car was fitted with a DKW two stroke engine. Saab decided to enter the car in rally competitions which brought great success. The Saabs were light, agile and aerodynamic. This combined with front wheel drive proved to the perfect ingredients for a successful rally car. The make became famous with amongst others rally driver Erik Carlsson.
The Saab 96 saw the light of day in the year 1960. Like it's predecessors the car was fitted with a three cylinder two stroke engine. In the year 1966 the two stroke engine was abandoned. From then the Saab 95 and 96 were fitted with a durable Ford V4 engine. The 3-speed gearbox was also discontinued in favour of a 4-speed fully synchronized box. The column gearshift was continued which certainly has advantages in rally driving! Considering the impressive rally history of Saab the 96 model is a perfect car to participate in historic rally events!
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3 cylinder two-stroke engine
cylinder capacity: 841 cc.
capacity: 57 bhp. at 5000 rpm.
gearbox: manual (column shift)
top speed: 145 km/h.
weight: 845 kg
Seller: Imparts
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