"For UK-based buyers, a highly competitive fixed-rate shipping quote has been secured for: £1,500 via Freight Factory for all cars sold by this seller on auction.
Global shipping options also available, contact [email protected] for estimated shipping quotes"
Global shipping options also available, contact [email protected] for estimated shipping quotes"
Highlights
- Rare right-hand drive example
- Sympathetically restored by a local Saab expert
- Dry stored in a custom-built facility in South Africa's arid climate
- Low ownership history, spent majority of life in East Rand of Johannesburg
The Appeal
Having garnered a reputation for rally excellence with the outgoing 93, Saab had quite the task on its hands, how do you improve on the already perfect, at its launch, the new 96 was very much a blue print of the old 93, powered by the venerable two stroke 750cc three pot motor, however, times were changing, and demand for a smoother, more conventional power source necessitated Saab to look outside of Sweden, Ford had just launched the new range powered with a V4, four stroke motor, compact, dynamic, and dare we say more “conventional” Saab struck a deal with Ford, and the updated 96 Series now came as standard with this new four stroke, four cylinder power source.
Coming to the subject car, this 1965 rare right-hand drive example benefits from South Africa's forgiving climate, having been spared the corrosive elements that typically plague European examples. Having started life as a two-stroke, and being one of the last available prior to the launch of the new V4-powered cars, this unit was reportedly updated, pre-sale, in period, by the Saab dealer with a retro-fit V4 powerplant.
Having undergone a sympathetic restoration by a local Saab specialist, this 96 V4 presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-preserved piece of Swedish automotive history that has been carefully curated as part of a private collection.
Coming to the subject car, this 1965 rare right-hand drive example benefits from South Africa's forgiving climate, having been spared the corrosive elements that typically plague European examples. Having started life as a two-stroke, and being one of the last available prior to the launch of the new V4-powered cars, this unit was reportedly updated, pre-sale, in period, by the Saab dealer with a retro-fit V4 powerplant.
Having undergone a sympathetic restoration by a local Saab specialist, this 96 V4 presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-preserved piece of Swedish automotive history that has been carefully curated as part of a private collection.
History and Paperwork
- Low ownership history, having spent most of its life in the East Rand of Johannesburg
- 64,101 miles indicated
- Having started life as a two-stroke, and being one of the last available prior to the launch of the new V4-powered cars, this unit was updated, pre-sale, in period, by the Saab dealer with a retro-fit V4
- Part of a carefully curated private collection in South Africa
- Stored in a custom-built facility in the arid heart of Central South Africa
- Being sold due to the current political climate in South Africa
- International shipping options available via Freight Factory at pre-negotiated rates of £1,500 from Cape Town to Felixstowe, UK
The Condition
- Benefitted from a sympathetic restoration by a local Saab expert a few years ago
- Dry stored in a custom-built facility in South Africa's arid central region
- Presents in very smart condition throughout
- Glossy paint and straight-looking bodywork
- Very well-presented interior
- Appears period-correct throughout
The Mechanics
- 1.5-litre Ford Taunus V4 engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- The vendor states the car drives amazingly well with this engine setup
- Mechanical condition reportedly reflects the car's careful ownership and storage history
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