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Highlights

Part of a consecutive chassis number collection (57532)
Spent nearly 50 years with its first owner, a dentist in Potchefstroom
Recently received hydraulic system refurbishment, service, and tune-up

The Appeal

This 1960 Saab 93B forms part of the carefully curated Blaauwbank collection that includes an eclectic mix of multi-generational cars, a selection of rare and interesting vehicles, carefully stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled dry storage hangars, located in the arid climate of Central South Africa.

Towards the end, SAAB used the aircraft connection as a marketing hook, but it didn’t start that way. The design and engineering of its early cars, like this 93B, were firmly informed by aeronautics - just look at its svelte teardrop profile to see what we mean.

This 93B with its single-piece windscreen was part of a small batch of cars imported to South Africa in 1960. In the intervening 65 years, it spent 50 of those with its first keeper, a dentist, before joining the collection of a keen SAAB enthusiast. Currently, it is part of the vendor’s large and eclectic collection.

Beautifully presented in dark red but finished inside this time in grey vinyl, it is reported to be a very original and highly preserved car. The South African climate has played a part here, as the care of its keepers.

The car comes to market with a useful recent check over. That resulted in work to the hydraulic system, a tune-up and a fresh service.

History and Paperwork

Imported to South Africa in 1960 by The East London Motor Company
First owner was a dentist in Potchefstroom, Western Transvaal Province
First keeper retained the car for approximately 50 years
Later purchased by a Saab enthusiast in Pretoria
Currently part of a carefully curated private collection
Stored in a custom-built facility in Central South Africa

The Condition

Very pretty and factory-correct 93B in dark red with matching wheels
Complete and correct throughout, having never been left to deteriorate, we are told
Grey vinyl interior appears in good order, consistent with careful ownership
Well-kept grey carpets, door cards and switchgear as shown
Original two-spoke steering wheel with green cover

The Mechanics

750cc three-cylinder two-stroke engine
Front-wheel drive configuration
Recently received a comprehensive hydraulic system refurbishment
Has undergone a service and tune-up
The vendor states the car runs very well
Drives well, according to the seller

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