1980 Saab 99 Turbo
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Highlights
- Very good condition throughout
- Extensively restored
- Ready to drive
The Appeal
The Saab 99 Turbo is an iconic machine, widely regarded as being the car that started the turbo revolution. With its distinctive Saab styling the 99 Turbo is instantly recognisable and looks great from every angle.
This particular 99 Turbo has undergone extensive restoration to bring it into the condition you see today, and offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for one of these distinctive and increasingly rare cars.
This particular 99 Turbo has undergone extensive restoration to bring it into the condition you see today, and offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for one of these distinctive and increasingly rare cars.
The History and Paperwork
- Extensive invoices for yearly servicing and MOTs
- V5 present
- Invoices from SaabMaster in 2019 that includes rebuilding all four brake calipers and ignition timing adjustment along with a full service
- An invoice from 2 Stroke to Turbo in 2016 covering extensive work including new front shocks (Bilstein), full service, fitment of a reconditioned steering rack, four wheel alignment, partial interior retrim and fitting a new 5-speed gearbox
- An invoice from 2 Stroke to Turbo in 2016 for a fully reconditioned cylinder head with custom made valve guides and shims
- A number of invoices from JamSaab in 2014 that include refitting the rebuilt engine, new rear shocks (Bilstein), extensive steering/suspension components and a number of engine ancillaries
The Interior
- Retrimmed
- Excellent condition
- Seats show almost no signs of wear
- Headlining, dashboard, door cards and carpets are all in excellent condition
- Boot lining would benefit from attention
Sliding in behind the wheel of this 99 Turbo you are instantly reminded why they are such sought after vehicles. The deep red interior looks fantastic and the styling throughout is classic 1980s Saab – and as such it's very comfortable. The plush red carpets are in excellent condition along with the dashboard, headlining, door cards and the seats. Overall, the interior presents very well indeed and offers a great driving experience when coupled with the fantastic 2-litre turbo engine.
The Exterior
- Very good condition overall
- All five wheels in fantastic condition
- A few minor imperfections as shown in the images
- Windows, trim and light lenses all present very well
Finished in black with distinctively styled wheels, this 99 Turbo looks fantastic. Benefitting from having been kept garaged, it presents very well overall with only a few minor imperfections, namely a couple of scuffs on the bumper, some minor blemishes around the wheel arches and a scratch on the driver's side door. Although these don’t really detract from the overall great condition of the car.
The Mechanics
- Extensive mechanical restoration undertaken
- Extremely well presented engine bay and underside
- Very few miles covered since restoration
- Starts easily, runs well and sounds good
The car starts easily, idles smoothly and there are no unwanted sounds. The owner reports that it drives exactly as it should and pulls well. It was given an engine rebuild in 2014 along with a new cylinder head, new valve guides and shims. Then, in 2016, extensive work was carried out to the suspension and steering systems. As such, this 99 Turbo will make for an excellent, easy to own and drivable classic that's ready for the road.
Summary
The combination of being kept garaged and the extensive restoration work mean that this delightful little 99 Turbo presents very well, both aesthetically and mechanically. Perfect for anyone looking for a charismatic, easy to own, hassle free classic.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1980
- Make Saab
- Model 99 Turbo
- Colour Black
- Odometer 79,171 Miles
- Engine size 1985
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Torquay
- Location Devon
- Country United Kingdom
25
bids
- st•••• £15,500 26/06/22
- hu•••• £15,400 26/06/22
- st•••• £15,101 26/06/22
- hu•••• £14,800 26/06/22
- Mo•••• £14,500 26/06/22
- GD•••• £14,150 26/06/22
- hu•••• £13,900 26/06/22
- GD•••• £13,600 26/06/22
- hu•••• £13,350 26/06/22
- GD•••• £13,050 26/06/22
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