1974 Saab Sonett

Coupe

V-4

Manual

97745001172

Clear

Gasoline

Check out the video of the 1974 Saab Sonnett iii 3 NO RESERVE !!! Please do not bid on the car if you do not plan to go through with transaction . Ask all question prior to bidding . Car will be sold as is and where is . Please read below for more details . Collector's Dream Car Black on Black Or copy & paste link to your browser to view more pictures of this car . Over 25 pictures . http://s669.photobucket.com/user/mrcool95123/1974%20saab%20sonnett%203/story Hi folks I am selling this car for a good friend of mine that recently moved out of state for a job relocation . He couldn't take the carwith him , he spent alot of time and money invested into this car . His lost is your gain .Don't miss out on this great opportunity . There is no reserve on auction so highest bidder wins. Gorgeous with only 21K original miles California car with factory Air Conditioner on this 1974 Saab Sonett iii 3This is a 1974 Saab Sonnett 111 (3) that has been 90% restored .Comes with Manual and Maintenance Book . I also have the link to all the service manuals for electrical and mechanical maintenience for the Saab . This car is a real head turner , I get so many compliments driving this car . Pros: new paint which is ok but not perfect , there are small hair line cracks stress in the paint in some area of the car as you can see in video and pictures I have provided .Smog Exempt will never need to have smog for registration on this beautiful classic . complete new rubber kit for entire carNew complete carpet kit New headlinerNew seats, entire interior brand new.New alpine speaker front and rear . Alpine V12 Amp installed . New fog light kitMy friend spent a ton of money on this car over 15K invested in this car . It Has a duel magna flow exhaust and literally sounds like a Ferrari , sound sweet but not loud . new window guidesthe motor runs sweet starts up easily . No oil leak or overheating . bumpers look greatCar is currently registered and has current tags Pink Slip title on hand . Clean title !Body is straight and clean . Cons: Friend neighbor back up and lightly hit the driver side fender , so the fiberglass is a little crack and a small piece of the fiber glass broke off on driver side fender as seen in video and pictures . it can be repair or you can just drive it like this . Will need a clutch adjustment or replace not sure , it will not shift in 1st gear if engine is on running , You can put it in 1st gear if engine is turn off and start the car it will drive and engage 1st gear . Speedometer stop working recently at 21K miles , No radio antenna installed , Air conditioner not working maybe needs a recharge but not sure. radio not installed , will provide a cassette deck . Side window latch needs to be installed . 1 of the latch plastic is broken , will need to Windshield wiper not working and wiper are not installed , I have the windshield wipers. Headlights need to be look at , headlight not working , maybe bad relay . Operation of the pop up light is not working so they are fixed to pop up . You can manually put it down just remove the tie wrap.Foglight wires need to be hook up in order for fog lights to work . Note: I have described the car best to my knowledge . Please ask all questions prior to bidding . I will try to answer them in the order received . Thank you for looking and have a wonderful day ! Purchase agreement: A Non refundable deposit of $300 with 24hour close of auction is required . Buyer is responsible to pick up car or arrange shipping company .I can help will coordinating time for pick with your shipping company for you . HISTORY of the SAAB Sonnett iii (3) Sonett V4[edit]When Saab started using the V4 engine in their 95, 96, and Monte Carlo models, an upgrade for the low-volume Sonett II became economically feasible. The Sonett V4 was introduced with a 1500 cc Ford V4 engine in the middle of the 1967 starting with serial number 259. model year. A new "bulge" hood, designed by Gunnar A. Sjögren, was required to clear the larger V4 WWMA engine, with a slight right offset to avoid obstructing the driver's view. This asymmetrical hood shape, criticized by both the automotive press and within Saab itself, contributed to the motivation for the 1970 Sonett III redesign.The Ford V4 engine produced 65 horsepower (48 kW), and—combined with the car's lightweight chassis and fiberglass construction—allowed the V4 model to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 12.5 seconds, with a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).Following the low-volume 1966–67 Sonett IIs, Saab ramped up Sonett V4 production to meet minimum SCCA requirements, assembling 70 units in the 1967 transition year, 900 units in 1968, and 640 units in the final 1969 production year—a total of 1,610 Sonett V4 vehicles.While the Sonett V-4 was assembled in Sweden, nearly the entire production was exported to the United States, with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of between US$3,200 and US$3,800 ($20,579 to $24,438 in today's dollars). In addition to its unusual fiberglass body, the Sonett V4 featured advanced safety features for its day, including a roll bar, three-point seat belts, and high-back bucket seats to protect against whiplash injury. Sonett V4s also sported a few oddities compared to standard American sports cars like GM's Corvette, such as front wheel drive; a freewheeling clutch that disengaged automatically whenever the accelerator pedal was no longer pressed, and a column-mounted shifter, rather than a typical floor-mounted shifter.In spite of lackluster Saab marketing, unusual features, and quirky design, the Sonett V-4 found a niche market in the US, propelled by the outstanding SCCA racing performances of the Sonett II. Its primary competitors were British roadsters, including the MG Midget and MG MGB, the Triumph TR5, the TVR Grantura, the Austin-Healey Mark IV, and the early AC Cobra.[citation needed]The Clear Air Act of 1970 forced engineering modifications to the Ford V-4 emission control system that were difficult to reconcile with the Sonett II/V4 body style. This regulation, along with earlier criticism of the bulge hood, led to the Sonett III redesign. The 1970 redesign of the Sonett V4, named the Sonett III, was initially undertaken by Sergio Coggiola, but Gunnar A. Sjögren altered it to fit the existing chassis without expensive manufacturing-line changes. Hinged rear-window glass replaced the Sonett II/V4 rear compartment hatch door. With the mandate for a "bulge-less" hood, the engine compartment opening evolved into a small front popup panel, resulting in more limited access than in the Sonett V4. Extensive engine work required the removal of the entire front hood section.To help adapt the car to U.S. market tastes, the Sonett III featured a floor-mounted shifter (instead of the Sonett V4 column-mounted shifter) and optional dealer-installed air conditioning. The Sonett III's hidden headlamps were operated manually using a lever. US safety regulations required new low speed impact proof bumpers after 1972, significantly detracting from its Italian-inspired design.While the 1970 and 1971 model years initially had the same 1500 cc Ford V4 engine as the Sonett V4, emission control requirements reduced the available horsepower. The model years 1971 to 1974 of the Sonett III used the 1700 cc Ford V4, but to meet increasingly strict federal regulations, net power output remained the same as the 1500 cc engine, at 65 horsepower (48 kW).[9] Still, the Sonett III accelerated from 0–100 km/h (0–63 mph) in 13 seconds, and—due to a higher differential gear ratio (42 teeth on the ring gear and 9 teeth on the pinion gear) than the standard 95/96 transmission (39:8)—achieved a top speed of 165 km/h (103 mph), aided by a low 0.31 drag coefficient.Disappointing sales, especially during the 1973 oil crisis, led Saab to end production in 1974. A total of 8,368 Sonett IIIs were manufactured between 1970 and 1974.