NO RESERVE 1976 Saab 99 2L GL
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Highlights
- This Indian Yellow 99 will certainly brighten your day
- Solid car that is mechanically strong
- Non-Turbo 99s like this are becoming very rare and sought after
- Original interior in great condition
- Tax and MOT exempt
The Appeal
After years producing unusually styled but popular cars, the 99 was Saab’s tilt at the mainstream. Although being a Saab it retained enough quirky and clever features to keep traditional buyers engaged.
The 99 was long lived and continuously improved. In 1972 it gained safety ‘impact; bumpers and in 1973 Saab introduced the ‘Lux’ budget model.
This eye-catching Indian Yellow - actually bright orange - 1976 99 appears to be a low mileage car with a well preserved interior. The vendor has invested in new fuel lines and carburettor overhaul and says it is mechanically very good. The bodywork could do with attention but with non-turbo models of these innovative cars becoming very rare, it seems an engaging and worthwhile project.
The History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 4th May 1976
- VIN records confirm that this is a 1975 built car - number 37,881 of 41,732 built that year
- Finished in very attractive Indian Yellow (aka bright orange), colour code Y11B
- Lux models were launched from 1973 with the 1.85l slant four Saab engine
- This model is unusually badged as a 2litre Lux model
- At the time of writing we did not have sight of the car’s service or maintenance records
- The car is not registered on the DVLA MOT database so we assume it has been off the road since at least 2018
The Interior
- Evocative period-appropriate brown cloth interior in good, original condition
- Dashboard in very good condition with nice sliver of wood-effect vinyl
- Period-correct radio/cassette
- Seats are in good condition with some age-related deterioration
- Rear seat appears to be somewhat sun faded but front seats retain their colour
- Headlining appears to be original and is pinned up
- C-post trim panels are missing
- Manual window winders all round
- Original brown vinyl door cards, some marks on the nearside rear door trim
- Original brown carpets in generally good condition
- Classic Saab high backed front seats with foam headrest infill on driver’s seat
- Spare wheel on boot with cover
- Boot trim complete and in good condition
- Original two-spoke Saab steering wheel
The Exterior
- Vivid Indian Yellow paintwork certainly makes this stylish car stand out
- Bodywork and trim are complete but in need of restoration
- The buyer should expect to undertake some restoration to put this car back on the road
- Bodywork appears solid but with obvious deterioration
- The deterioration appears to mainly affect the bodywork rather than the underside
- Photographs of underside usefully provided and showing some areas of corrosion:
- Floorpans appear solid
- Boot floor appears solid
- Some rust on the sill ends
- Door bottoms in generally poor condition
- Some surface rust on sills
- Bodywork has some microblistering such as on the nearside rear ‘hockey stick’ panel
- Rear bumper appears to be slightly misaligned
- Car is fitted with ‘moon’ stainless steel wheel trims
- Original steel wheels supplied with car and in boot
- Chromework and delicate chrome highlights mostly complete in good condition
- Some chrome wheel arch embellishers missing
- Lights and glasswork in good condition, some deterioration on offside headlamp to note
- Saab dealer fit mudflaps
- Bonnet rear edges, a common weakness on these cars, appears to be good
- Poor repair to tops of both front doors
- Scuttle below windscreen in good condition
- Some deterioration of inner front edge of bonnet
The Mechanics
- Badging indicates that this car is fitted with the 1985cc ‘slant four’ Saab engine
- Single Stromberg carburettor model with manual choke
- Fuel lines replaced prior to auction
- Carburettor cleaned in preparation for sale
- Vendor says that the car runs very well
- Power output of around 90bhp
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Engine ancillaries likely require replacement or refurbishment
- New exhaust system boxed in boot
- At the time of writing we did not have sight of this car’s service or maintenance records
Summary
The Saab 99 set a benchmark for safety and sure-footed drivability in the medium size saloon market of the 1960s and 70s. While the Turbo cars rightly grab attention, standard versions are becoming rare yet also have many of the same qualities.
This Indian Yellow 99 certainly grabs attention. Complete and very original with a great interior and mechanically running well, it looks a worthy candidate for a very interesting rolling restoration project.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1976
- Make Saab
- Model 99 2L GL
- Colour Orange
- Odometer 89,118 Miles
- Engine size 1985
Auction Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Middlesbrough
- Location Yorkshire
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- mi•••• £3,300 24/07/23
- Ic•••• £3,200 24/07/23
- mi•••• £3,100 24/07/23
- Ic•••• £3,000 24/07/23
- mi•••• £2,900 24/07/23
- Ic•••• £2,800 24/07/23
- mi•••• £2,700 24/07/23
- Ic•••• £2,600 24/07/23
- mi•••• £2,500 24/07/23
- Ic•••• £2,400 24/07/23
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