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    1988 Saab 900 Turbo Springtime in Sweden for sale - only 26,640 miles

    We have seen a few of these offered for sale recently but this must be the nicest Springtime in Sweden edition of the Saab 900 in existence. Probably the nicest Saab 900 in general as well. This Saab is currently on eBay and listed on the company website of RK Motors in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    List price is $27,900 or as low as $26,000. Pretty high for an older used Saab but it just needs to find the right owner and/or collector of Saabs or other European cars of this time. The Mazda Miata, Mini Convertible and Beetle Convertible start at around $25K. The base Ford Mustang Convertible at $30K. And for that same price you can have an almost new Saab 900 Convertible. Not a difficult choice for Saab enthusiasts.

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    Original 2.0 liter B201 4-cylinder
    Factory 4-wheel power disc brakes
    Original leather interior / Air conditioning
    1 of only 288 Saab 900 Turbo SIS produced

    SUMMARY

    • 2-owner survivor that’s logged only 26,640 miles
    • Owned by its original dealership for 26 years
    • 1 of only 288 Saab 900 Turbo SIS produced
    • Original 2.0 liter B201 4-cylinder
    • Original 5-speed manual transmission
    • Original Aero-like bodywork / Original Black paint
    • Original leather interior / Air conditioning
    • Sale includes a copy of the car’s Certificate of Origin and many accessories
    • Factory power steering / Factory 4-wheel power disc brakes
    • Correct 15-inch wheels


    In the muscle car world, you won’t find many Saab meets. But that’s ok, because a cool car is a cool car no matter what group it appeals to or who identifies with it. In fact, one of the coolest things about this 26,640-mile Saab survivor is the idea that it isn’t for everyone and that you probably won’t see anything like it at your local Cars & Coffee. And that statement is, along with future collectability, pretty much guaranteed by the fact that this turbo drop-top is 1 of only 288 Springtime In Sweden models ever commissioned. So, if you’re in the market for a unique ride that can be driven and enjoyed to the fullest extent, you’ve landed on your next classic!

    HISTORY

    In 1988, an invigorated Saab-Scania was doing pretty well thanks in no small part to its 288 American dealers. To celebrate its success, and build further Esprit De Corps, the company invited those dealers to Sweden and announced the production of a special edition Springtime in Sweden convertible. The SIS package was simple in execution, taking turbocharged, black on gray 900s, adding 3-spoke wheels and Aero-like bodywork, and affixing small badges to the cars’ glovebox doors. But that simplicity didn’t downplay exclusivity, as each dealer was given the opportunity to purchase only one of either 4 automatic or 284 5-speed units. According to a copy of this 900’s Certificate of Origin, it was the only car allotted to Steven Motor Company of Tacoma, Washington. For the next 26 years, it was kept at the dealership for the purpose of display. And finally, in 2014, it was passed to its second owner who, thus far, has enjoyed approximately 400 weekend miles.

    BODYWORK

    Looking over this executive class Saab, it’s easy to agree that the car was certainly one of the best efforts of the Analog Era. It makes the most of its compact size, with a coat of glossy black paint that’s topped by clean black canvas. Given its low mileage, the car rarely had a chance to incur damage, resulting in tight panels that are backed by a clean CarFax report. And fit and finish is predictably good, with narrow and consistent shut lines all the way around.

    DRIVETRAIN

    Power comes courtesy of the brand’s intercooled, 2.0 liter B201 4-cylinder, which provides an excellent mix of quick thrust and thrifty fuel economy. As mentioned before, this convertible is one of the 284 SIS cars equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. A traditional independent front and solid axle rear suspension combines with a tidy 99-inch wheelbase to soak up bumps and carve the twisties. Naturally, that suspension is headed by factory power steering. Likewise, brakes are power assisted discs at all four corners. Outside of those brakes, snazzy 3-spoke wheels spin 185/65R15 Pirelli P4s. Exhaust flows through a single pipe setup that appears to be original equipment. And overall, the chassis is essentially what you’d expect from a well-kept cruiser: solid, clean and layered in factory charm.

    INTERIOR

    The car’s monochromatic, leather-lined interior is typical of the cockpits found in most premium European offerings. Tall bucket seats are comfortable and supportive. The silver-trimmed dash is in excellent condition, hanging an all-important Springtime in Sweden emblem beside factory climate control and original Clarion audio. A simple steering wheel nonchalantly embodies Saab’s ‘Born From Jets’ technicality. Everything works as it should, from the unique ignition switch to the factory power windows. And if you don’t feel at least a little stylish behind the wheel of this drop-top, it’s certainly not the car’s fault.

    OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES


    • Factory marketing materials
    • The car’s factory manuals
    • A Copy of the car’s Certificate of Origin
    • Swedish travel brochures
    • A Saab Road Atlas
    • Saab computerized key rings complete with display box
    • Two Steven Motor Company license plate frames
    • A Saab license plate frame
    • A set of Saab all-weather floor mats
    • A convertible top cover carrying bag
    • Two tire covers
    • A premium car cover
    • A Saab solar calculator
    • A Saab coffee mug
    • A Saab 9000 model car complete with display box
    • A Saab merchandise bag
    • An MTPUSGP key ring
    • An MTPUSGP tie clip
    • A Saab Turbo T-shirt
    • Two Saab sweaters
    • A Saab jacket
    • Two Saab carrying bags


    One of the most frequent questions we get asked is: “What are the big collector’s items of the next 25 to 30 years?” While no one can answer that with absolute certainty, we can’t help but think cars like this rare 900 are poised to gain a lot of popularity. As a 2-owner example of a dealer-order specialty that had a total production run of only 288 units, this drop-top certainly has exclusivity locked down. And when we start talking dynamics, it was one of the last all-driver all the time offerings of the prized Analog Era. So, what are you waiting for? Call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte and try something a little different!

    PRICING WITH:

    SEAL OF APPROVAL
    Customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle, receive our “Seal of Approval” service- a comprehensive, multi-point vehicle Exit Service, carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics. To learn more, please contact a member of our sales team.
    $27,900

    WITH TRADE
    This is the minimum price we will accept if a trade is involved. The SOA program is not available for transactions involving trades.
    $27,000

    BOTTOM LINE AS-IS
    Customers who purchase cars for less than full retail price, or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle, will receive our “Basic Safety Check” prior to delivery of their car. Our certified and experienced ASE mechanics will check for and inspect safety items only. To learn more, please contact a member of our sales team.
    $26,000


    - See more at: http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sal.../135355/325127

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    Absolutely beautiful example of an SiS!!! Based on the VIN#, this is the same SiS that was in Tacoma, WA a few years ago and was sold and shipped to Massachusetts about 15 months ago. It appears that the car is being bought and sold to make money. It would be nice to see this car go to a true SAAB enthusiast.

    After the sale in Tacoma, a lot of real and a couple of fake SiS's begin to show up for sale with, IMHO, inflated asking prices --- some improperly badged, some missing the coveted glovebox badge and some modified away from the original version. This car is; properly badged, has most of the rare items that originally came with the car and a few nice "SAAB" collectible items, has been kept and maintained in excellent shape and most importantly is pretty close to original, with only one slightly visible aftermarket add-on.

    Not to in anyway reduce the value of this car, but someone asked an interesting question once about this car: after the original dealer purchase, how was it able to get to 25,000 miles in 27 years without ever being registered. Does anyone know the answer to this mystery?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SPG9 View Post
    Not to in anyway reduce the value of this car, but someone asked an interesting question once about this car: after the original dealer purchase, how was it able to get to 25,000 miles in 27 years without ever being registered. Does anyone know the answer to this mystery?
    It was owned by the original dealership for 26 years so I imagine they used dealer plates when it was driven on public roads.

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    That makes perfect sense. It was kept in storage there for many of those years. While at Copley Motorcars, they added another 1,000 miles in the short period they had it.

    Thanks for posting this fine example of a well kept SAAB!

 

 

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