For Sale at Auction: 1972 Saab 96 in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

NO RESERVE

HAS TITLE

1972 Saab 96 2 Door Sedan

The Saab 96 is an automobile manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Saab from 1960 to January 1980, replacing the Saab 93. The 96 featured aerodynamic two door bodywork, four passenger seating and at first a two stroke three cylinder engine, later a four stroke V4.

Up for auction is a 1972 Saab 96 2 door sedan showing 93,395 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This car presents in good condition and is complete with some trim pieces removed but still with the car. The car has keys but does not crank.

Exterior
Baja Red covers the car and is in most good condition with areas where something has dripped on the paint and stained and another that was corrosive and now shows as surface rust on the hood. The fantastic shape of the car slopes rearward and 15-inch "soccer ball" Saab wheels are at each corner. Up front, Saab's distinctive grille and center piece with an early Saab logo that harkens to its aeronautical roots, and that center dictates the body lines built into the hood. Saab badges reside on the C-pillars adding a spot of blue to the red finish, and the name is on the rear decklid, the front quarter panels, and on the mudflaps that remain.

Interior
Showing signs of long term storage, the interior begins with oxblood and black door panels in vinyl with definite patina, some general looseness, and spots of bloom, but all the parts are intact. Low back pleated vinyl bucket seats benefit from tall head restraints and are in good condition while the rear bench is dusty, but in great shape. Low pile red carpet covers the floor precut to fit the contours and trimmed with oxblood vinyl and should clean up. The dashboard is in nice condition with some fading of the plastic switches but clear gauges and a square clock to the right. There's an AM radio and grab handle in front of the passenger and an integrated glove box. The dash pad shows some warpage of its soft materials but is not cracked or torn.

Drivetrain
Under the hood we have a 1.7 liter V4 rated at 64 horsepower with a 1-barrel carburetor and a 4-speed manual transmission rowed from the column and keeping power up front with 4.875 gears. Brakes are configured as front disc and rear drum.

Undercarriage
A single exhaust flows through a stock style muffler and exits through a straight pipe in back. Coil spring suspension is employed front and rear with a beam axle in back.

Drive-Ability
Our little Swede will not crank.

Sale conducted by Geyer Auction Companies Pennsylvania license number AY-000243-L

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.

With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!