Sonett III (1974)
Sale price: US $24,000.00 Make an Offer
| Used |
| “Immaculate condition, always hangared” |
| Year: | 1974 | VIN : | 97745002202 |
| Mileage: | 85000 | Engine: | 1.7L V4 Ford |
| Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Model: | Sonett |
| Transmission: | Manual | Drive Side: | Left-hand drive |
| Disability Equipped: | No | Interior Color: | Brown |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Exterior Color: | Green | Make: | Saab |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean | Drive Type: | FWD |
| Body Type: | Coupe | Options: | XM radio, HID Headlights, LED tail lights, more..., Powder coated wheels in Hyper Silver |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Vehicle description
This car has been through a complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration over the last three years. I bought this car from a dealer auctioning his entire SAAB dealership. This was his car, completely original, very minor rust issues. The only thing I did not do was paint the car, it had been painted in 2009 and still looks fantastic with only a few minor defects.
Immediately after I purchased the car the clutch hydraulics failed. That"s when the "project creep" set in. . while I"m here I might as well. . you get the idea. So I removed the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, interior, etc. The engine was overhauled with .030 oversize pistons, several new valves, new bearings, Weber 2bbl, steel timing gears, fan delete. The transmission went to Ft Dodge where Tom Donney"s shop overhauled it. New clutch hydraulics, brake hydraulics, new brake lines, rotors, pads, new suspension bushings, rod ends, shocks. All hardware that was reused was cad-plated. New electrical relays, custom gauge cluster. There were three small areas of sheet metal repair where metal was removed and patches welded. HID headlights and many other lighting upgrades to include an LED third brake light, LED back up and turn signal lights. The wheels have been powder coated in "Hyper-Silver" for an updated modern look over the old "soccer ball" design. New SAAB plastic center caps. I tried to make this car as modern as possible with all upgrades while holding true to the original. Tom Donney saw the car while it was disassembled and he told me I had one of the finest Sonett III"s in country.
This SAAB story is a long one, and since it is a long story, I invite SAAB enthusiasts to contact me and ask all the questions you want. I have hundreds of photos of the work as it progressed. I"ll be happy to provide any information you need. This ad is really to introduce the green queen to the market. This is my third Sonett III, the last one I overhauled made the cover of "NINES" magazine. This car is better than that one. Some bullet points about the restoration. This list is not all-inclusive. Rebuilt engine - Engine House - Phoenix, AZ - 1st oversize pistons .030 Rebuilt transmission - Fort Dodge Transmission - freewheel locked out Re-cored 4 row radiator w/electric thermostatically controlled pusher fan Reconditioned heater core Powder coated heater and fan containment box Powder coated firewall close out panel Dynamat floor insulation throughout cabin and trunk floor (partial) Rebuilt windshield wiper motor Rebuilt distributor, new cap, rotor, wires, coil Powder coated intake manifold and Valve covers Silicone gaskets for valve covers Engine fan pulley removed Weber 36DGAV 2 bbl carburetor w/manifold new from Germany New Windshield from Germany w/gasket New alternator New adjustable voltage regulator Rebuilt clutch master cylinder Rebuilt brake master cylinder New clutch slave cylinder w/ hose to master New Sachs clutch and release bearing New modern Hella electrical relays, weatherproof, new sealed terminal ends New CV joints & boots New tie rod ends New Vredestein Classic tires 155R-15 including spare on powder coated steel rim New front disc brake rotors and pads New rear brake wheel cylinders and shoes Rebuilt front brake disc calipers New brake lines made from copper-nickel front to back New emergency brake cables New fuel lines - 2 clear filters installed in line New mechanical fuel pump New water pump New flexible corrugated coolant lines New coolant filter installation New HID headlights, auxiliary headlights, Xenon Depot New LED third brake light (mounted between rear glass hinges) also doubles as a red running light New LED front turn signal bars attached to horizontal grille strakes New interior - Auto-Mat carpets New seat covers and foam New door cards Remade rear interior sail panels New pedal pads New VDO gauges - mechanical oil pressure and water temp - 2 - Fuel/Air ratio gauges w/O2 sensors in both exhaust down tubes New VDO voltmeter, outside temp, fuel, oil temp, tachometer, clock, GPS Speedometer CB Radio - high quality classic w/Firestick antenna XM Commander - Sirius XM radio receiver RAM mount for GPS MSS exhaust with silencer New weatherstripping everywhere Drivers side view camera w/monitor Deep tint rear hatch glass New glass hatch struts Evans waterless coolant New Exide AGM battery CTEK battery charge port in dash New locking gas cap Spare ignition and fuel cap key New Garmin GPS w/Bluetooth Back Up Camera Spares include: Momo steering wheel, alternator, mechanical fuel pump, original 1 bbl Ford carburetor, original dual snorkel air cleaner, original gauge cluster, wiper motor, rebuild parts, original windshield, spare windshield chrome lock strip, gas tank filler neck and vent lines, California car cover fitted, too many parts to list. The Heuer stopwatch does NOT go with the car! That is an heirloom I will be keeping. If the car meets my reserve, I will leave the Bose mini bluetooth speaker and the Garmin GPS with wireless bluetooth backup camera. The XM Commander will stay with the car as well.
Immediately after I purchased the car the clutch hydraulics failed. That"s when the "project creep" set in. . while I"m here I might as well. . you get the idea. So I removed the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, interior, etc. The engine was overhauled with .030 oversize pistons, several new valves, new bearings, Weber 2bbl, steel timing gears, fan delete. The transmission went to Ft Dodge where Tom Donney"s shop overhauled it. New clutch hydraulics, brake hydraulics, new brake lines, rotors, pads, new suspension bushings, rod ends, shocks. All hardware that was reused was cad-plated. New electrical relays, custom gauge cluster. There were three small areas of sheet metal repair where metal was removed and patches welded. HID headlights and many other lighting upgrades to include an LED third brake light, LED back up and turn signal lights. The wheels have been powder coated in "Hyper-Silver" for an updated modern look over the old "soccer ball" design. New SAAB plastic center caps. I tried to make this car as modern as possible with all upgrades while holding true to the original. Tom Donney saw the car while it was disassembled and he told me I had one of the finest Sonett III"s in country.
This SAAB story is a long one, and since it is a long story, I invite SAAB enthusiasts to contact me and ask all the questions you want. I have hundreds of photos of the work as it progressed. I"ll be happy to provide any information you need. This ad is really to introduce the green queen to the market. This is my third Sonett III, the last one I overhauled made the cover of "NINES" magazine. This car is better than that one. Some bullet points about the restoration. This list is not all-inclusive. Rebuilt engine - Engine House - Phoenix, AZ - 1st oversize pistons .030 Rebuilt transmission - Fort Dodge Transmission - freewheel locked out Re-cored 4 row radiator w/electric thermostatically controlled pusher fan Reconditioned heater core Powder coated heater and fan containment box Powder coated firewall close out panel Dynamat floor insulation throughout cabin and trunk floor (partial) Rebuilt windshield wiper motor Rebuilt distributor, new cap, rotor, wires, coil Powder coated intake manifold and Valve covers Silicone gaskets for valve covers Engine fan pulley removed Weber 36DGAV 2 bbl carburetor w/manifold new from Germany New Windshield from Germany w/gasket New alternator New adjustable voltage regulator Rebuilt clutch master cylinder Rebuilt brake master cylinder New clutch slave cylinder w/ hose to master New Sachs clutch and release bearing New modern Hella electrical relays, weatherproof, new sealed terminal ends New CV joints & boots New tie rod ends New Vredestein Classic tires 155R-15 including spare on powder coated steel rim New front disc brake rotors and pads New rear brake wheel cylinders and shoes Rebuilt front brake disc calipers New brake lines made from copper-nickel front to back New emergency brake cables New fuel lines - 2 clear filters installed in line New mechanical fuel pump New water pump New flexible corrugated coolant lines New coolant filter installation New HID headlights, auxiliary headlights, Xenon Depot New LED third brake light (mounted between rear glass hinges) also doubles as a red running light New LED front turn signal bars attached to horizontal grille strakes New interior - Auto-Mat carpets New seat covers and foam New door cards Remade rear interior sail panels New pedal pads New VDO gauges - mechanical oil pressure and water temp - 2 - Fuel/Air ratio gauges w/O2 sensors in both exhaust down tubes New VDO voltmeter, outside temp, fuel, oil temp, tachometer, clock, GPS Speedometer CB Radio - high quality classic w/Firestick antenna XM Commander - Sirius XM radio receiver RAM mount for GPS MSS exhaust with silencer New weatherstripping everywhere Drivers side view camera w/monitor Deep tint rear hatch glass New glass hatch struts Evans waterless coolant New Exide AGM battery CTEK battery charge port in dash New locking gas cap Spare ignition and fuel cap key New Garmin GPS w/Bluetooth Back Up Camera Spares include: Momo steering wheel, alternator, mechanical fuel pump, original 1 bbl Ford carburetor, original dual snorkel air cleaner, original gauge cluster, wiper motor, rebuild parts, original windshield, spare windshield chrome lock strip, gas tank filler neck and vent lines, California car cover fitted, too many parts to list. The Heuer stopwatch does NOT go with the car! That is an heirloom I will be keeping. If the car meets my reserve, I will leave the Bose mini bluetooth speaker and the Garmin GPS with wireless bluetooth backup camera. The XM Commander will stay with the car as well.