July 30, 1990, the first Saturn was built, a red 1991 model year
Saturn SL2. The first Saturn dealership opened in Memphis,
Tennessee. Saturn Corporation was launched as a "different kind of
car company", and Saturn even had its own unique car models and
their own dealership network that was separate from the rest of GM,
(although later models shared platforms with other GM vehicles).
Saturn ended production in October 2009, and ended outstanding
franchises in October 2010.
For consignment, a 2007 Saturn Sky with a title verified 24,359
actual miles. One thing is for sure, very few Skys were used as
daily drivers as the cars we've been fortunate enough to represent
are mostly low mileage vehicles reserved for weekend jaunts in nice
weather. They have emerged as affordable, modern sports cars with
well appointed cabins and outstanding handling and looks.
Exterior
One magazine described Sky's as "not so much maxi Miata as Corvette
junior petite" and the car definitely presents a more Vette vibe
than Miata with elongated nose, flush headlights on the corners,
and high backed profile. Ours is adorned in rare and desirable
Emerald Jewel paint with contrasting tan canvas top and
complementary argent A-pillars. The back view is particularly
noteworthy as seat fairings rise from the decklid, (think, Jaguar
D-type), and they're positioned between the buttress like sails of
the black canvas top and flat rear window. In profile, the front
gill harkens to its GM roots and the rounded edge of the doors is
unique. Back up front we go where a wide fascia presents slightly
aggressively, enhanced further by faux vents on the hood. A steeply
raked windshield keeps the whole attitude flowing rearward and
18-inch polished wheels carry 45 series tires with a mid 2020 date
code. Imperfections include chips, scuffs, scrapes on the rocker,
minor inclusions, a loose body panel at the dogleg, well liner
damage, bumps, bruises and scrapes on the chin, and some edge
wear.
Interior
Black plastic surrounds tan material on the door panels,
contrasting with the glossy black switch plate and chrome pull
handle. Tall tan and black leather bucket seats provide dual
thrones and both present in nice condition. The sport steering
wheel has a number of thumb controls on its face adding to a pair
of stalks for more functions, and within the sightline of the
deeply recessed tach and speedometer that are visually on par with
great sports cars. The center stack is modern and framed in piano
black, with familiar climate dials and an AM/FM/CD radio which
flows almost seamlessly to the center console, argent framing with
some scuffs, and housing a chrome capped short shifter. Black
carpet below is in fine shape and the cargo area is completely
finished with gray cloth panels.
Drivetrain
Forward goes the front clip, exposing large, plastic shrouds and a
clean presentation of the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine. It's fuel
injected and good for 177 horsepower. Mated to a 5-speed manual
transmission that sends power to 3.91 gears in back.
Undercarriage
Basic and clean driver quality conditions are found underneath
where we find surface rust on typical untreated components but no
invasive rust anywhere. Like big brother Corvette, power disc
brakes are found front and rear. Double wishbone SLA independent
suspension is also found at both ends while the single exhaust runs
through its original muffler before exiting via an oval tip through
the roll pan.
Drive-Ability
We've come to expect a slightly spirited, road hugging experience
from the Sky, and this one is no exception. The engaging stick
shift is our preference and it's a smooth mover through the gates.
It turns out 177 horsepower is more than enough to elicit fun and
the fact that everything worked on this car is yet another expected
outcome! While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
You wouldn't know it by looking at the car, but it's almost 20
years old! Saturn/GM scored a home run with this design, and it
still looks fresh and we can tell you from first hand experience,
it still turns heads wherever it goes. We've seen our share of
Saturns here at the mall, but this is the first in the relatively
rare Emerald Jewel, and there's no harm in calling it American
Racing Green!
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1-USA
G-General Motors
8-Saturn
MB-Sky
3-2 Door Convertible
5-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
B-2.4L 4 Cylinder
5-Check Digit
7-2007
Y-Wilmington, DE Assy Plant
115089-Sequential Unit Number
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