Red exterior with red and brown interior. The original order sheet along with period magazine articles, photos of the car, and service records dating to the original owner are included. This was to be the final year for the 99. It was only available as a Combi-coupé until the next year. I estimate mileage is around 130,000 miles.
The two-door was also available in metallic green. Production increased considerably in 1969 and again in 1970 when the four-door model arrived. New heater valve, flushed core and reconditioned heater fan. Original owner was Saab Mechanic and maintained by same for second owner me. I am currently putting it back together. New Clutch, water pump, wiring harness. Received 12 crates of new parts with purchase including new head.
Many of the model 99 specific reliability issues have been addressed over the 12 years of ownership. Everything works but the odometer, which stopped at 55,216- best estimate of actual miles is 65,000. Oh also a set brand new Pirelli Tires 0 miles on them! A very basic model only sold in Sweden and Denmark. Original Factory Triumph Motor Runs Very Well. Interior: front seats from an early 900 upside down U headrests with seats covers. They were only available in Cardinal red. Currently running a 16v turbo block.
It had stiffer suspension and also silver or copper 'bronze' -colored metallic paint as option. Since it wraps around, covering the wheel arches, the paint had to be extended up onto the hood panel and not restricted to just the fenders as on other cars. This was a project to develop a new and larger car to take the manufacturer beyond the market for the smaller. Saab 99 Turbo 1978 — full restoration needed. Garaged, and maintained by Saab fanatic. The rotisserie was just thrown together from what ever scrap iron we had. I brought it up in May 2012.
Have service records since the early 80's and from the same Saab Specialist maintained exclusively for over 35 years. Has never been in an accident. The speaker in the drivers door is in need o f a new mount. Steering rack rebuilt with brass bushings and filled with Dow Corning MolyKote 33. A total of 588,643 were made; this total rises to 614,003 if Saab 90 production is included. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.
I have pictures of the car when I got it from him. Please feel free to contact with any inquiries or requests for additional pictures. Normal pressure was 0,7 bar, but the Police version had 1 bar. Shop manuals and most maintenance records included. No bondo, no sketchy repairs, no cheap resprays. From September 1972 the 1985 cc was used. .
Although he said that maintenance was a decent bit, he really developed an emotional connection with the car. The engine was conventionally water-cooled, but unlike most cars of the time it had an electric cooling fan. Also have log of repairs made. It was replaced by the and the Saab 900. The brakes, clutch, transmission, engine etc. Transmission: new clutch, pressure plate and slave cylinder makes the clutch fell very light and easy to operate. It was only sold in Finland.
The dashboard was given a redesign along with new instruments. Late cars benefited from a 5 speed manual transmission. New tires on Inca wheels, new brake calipers, new fuel pump, new fuel injectors, battery, custom coco mats etc- fresh tune-up and oil change. Whether you own the classic car of your dreams or a collection of rare beauties, get unequalled insurance coverage from those who realize your car is more than a possession - it's a passion! My car is an original Finnish car, made in Uusikaupunki and sold to Finland as new. Everything is tight, works, looks and feels good! The car is solid and the only rust is where there are a few sm all stone dents or where a roof rack might have rubbed. Purrs like a kitten and runs like a cheetah.