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| T O P I C R E V I E W | | tommygoldy | Posted - 11 Apr 2020 : 09:56:28
Hi guys. Finding myself considering classic Saab ownership again...
I’ve had two V4s, a 96 in the 90s, a 95 about 5 years ago that I think is still on the forum.
Values seem to have risen in the past 5 years but with classic prices all over the place it’s hard to tell. What’s a realistic price to pay for a scruffy, solid, usable V4?
And what is the parts situation like these days?
Anyone got anything for sale?
Cheers,
Tom.
| | 11 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) | | RhysN | Posted - 30 Aug 2020 : 12:39:30
I'm only progressing it because nobody has shown any interest, and my storage spot will disappear soon. As time goes by it will only get more expensive as I buy more stuff. | | tommygoldy | Posted - 29 Aug 2020 : 21:16:40
Rhys, glad to hear it's back on the road (ish). I may get in touch if and when I'm feeling a bit more flush... by then you'll probably have completely restored it. :) | | V4saab1966 | Posted - 29 Aug 2020 : 10:05:54
Hi Rhys
I’ve got a mint pair of rear steel wings in steel if you decide to keep the car, before you paint it .just drop me a line | | RhysN | Posted - 29 Aug 2020 : 03:42:15
Tommy, mine is road worthy, only limitation to that as we speak is that the filler tube is not attached under the rear wing as I am planning to take the wings off to paint it. So while they are fitted, it's in such a way that they can be taken off in a few minutes.
This week I bought a brand new Saab genuine front driver side wing which I have rubbed back and will be primed today (Saturday 29 August) and also coated inside.It is pristine, and clearly a bit thicker steel than the one on the car at the moment. | | tommygoldy | Posted - 29 Aug 2020 : 00:05:14
Hi guys, sorry for the lack of contact. Spare cash has been less plentiful than I'd hoped so the hunt for a V4 was postponed. The idea is still appealing but I'll have to put it on the back burner.
Doive, glad to hear "the roller" is still going strong. I miss that car.
Rhys, have you still got yours? If so, any progress on making it roadworthy? | | RhysN | Posted - 06 Jun 2020 : 09:24:08
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Originally posted by tommygoldy
Cheers guys! Yep I think doive has my old 95 still... haven’t asked him if he wants to sell it, but then he’s a long way away...
Will reply via email to the offers above. :)
I'd be happy to hear from you! | | Doive | Posted - 05 Jun 2020 : 11:23:30
Hi Tommy, yes we still have the 95, it's just had an engine rebuild with a 1700 crank courtesy of Melle, a load of parts courtesy of Malbrad, and a Sachs clutch sourced from Germany by Bill at Saabits. The bigger capacity has really changed the character of the engine, it pulls like a train from just above idle now. Done a fair bit of structural tidying and welding over the last few years, just to keep on top of the dreaded tinworm - all solid underneath. Cosmetics were never this car's strong point! Maybe one day we will give it a respray, but I think that would spoil it's character. Lots of electrics tidied up too, intermittent wipers fitted, extra gauges, LED bulbs throughout. These kind of projects are never really finished, more of a continuous rolling restoration. I don't think we would want to sell it, my wife and I regularly fight over the keys!
I would say definitely source yourself another V4, they are such a useable and characterful little car, I have been driving ours 60 miles each day to and from work without complaint, and then using it for load lugging at weekends.
1970 95 V4 van
1972 Sonett 3
1973 95 V4 estate | | tommygoldy | Posted - 19 Apr 2020 : 20:58:10
Cheers guys! Yep I think doive has my old 95 still... haven’t asked him if he wants to sell it, but then he’s a long way away...
Will reply via email to the offers above. :) | | V4saab1966 | Posted - 18 Apr 2020 : 19:58:52
I’ve a decent fairy solid 1971 Saab 96 for sale in original paint and never been welded, needs a front wing drivers side and a repair drivers rear wing bottom of the wing, can supply parts needed, needs a respray as it’s faded, all original trim never messed with starts and drives, email me lambretta66@btinternet.com for more info and pictures if needed. | | RhysN | Posted - 17 Apr 2020 : 20:52:09
Mine is sadly for sale. rhysnolan307at gmail dot com | | melle | Posted - 12 Apr 2020 : 21:51:27
Welcome back! I think Doive in Scotland now owns your old 95? I have no idea on prices (nor do I care to be honest), parts availability is not much different from 5 years ago.
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