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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1061 Posts |  Posted - 18 Jan 2015 : 16:41:17  
| Hi All,
This isn't mine but belongs to a good friend of mine down here in Plymouth. It was parked up outside four years ago with a broken starter motor. This morning we decided to start SAAB rescue!
Pumped up a tyre, bungied the Jetex that was on the ground due to perished rubbers and dragged it across the car park in gear. Once we realised the choke flap wasn't closing she fired up! Runs pretty well but all the carb linkages are a bit seized up from standing. Clutch and brakes seem fine.
Remarkably this car has never been welded and doesn't appear to need any. Lifted the front carpets and original sound deadening in place and bone dry.
Next job is a good clean and moss removal followed by swapping the starter motor and see what needs doing for an MOT.
Cheers |
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 18 Jan 2015 : 17:05:41
| Great work. It's amazing how many are out there and keep turning up!
'73 96 (Vernon),'74 95 (Veronica)plus 4 other 95's and 2 96's |  |
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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1061 Posts | Posted - 18 Jan 2015 : 17:10:20
| | Your colour too John! I'll find out the history on this one but I'm pretty sure my mate is the second owner and the mileage is about 65K. It is the best I have ever seen underneath and I reckon the paint is original except for maybe one wing. | |
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Zagato
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
811 Posts | Posted - 18 Jan 2015 : 19:35:07
| Little beauty 
Couple of coats of anti-foul and she will be good for a few seasons 
1977 96L Opal Green
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melle
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
3833 Posts | Posted - 18 Jan 2015 : 20:13:44
| Ace, I would run it as it is!
1970 96V4 "The Devil's Own V4"
1977 95V4 van conversion project
1988 900i 8V | |
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deggsie
V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom
432 Posts | Posted - 18 Jan 2015 : 22:09:52
| Well done, another one saved !
Plenty of patina too (underneath the greenery).
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Saab - beyond the conventional ! | |
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Peter96
V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom
289 Posts | Posted - 19 Jan 2015 : 08:13:06
| | Good to see another one saved. Well done. | |
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Woody
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2764 Posts | Posted - 19 Jan 2015 : 11:47:08
| | A sister to the Troll. Originally registered Isle of White/Southampton area. What is the last 5 digits of chassis no ? | |
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john wyatt
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1031 Posts | Posted - 19 Jan 2015 : 16:33:24
| that green paint must have some fantastic anti-rust properties!
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Sim
V4 Beginner
United Kingdom
52 Posts | Posted - 25 Jan 2015 : 19:54:34
| This looks really good. Going by the amount of exhaust smoke, it Seems to run better than mine!
WHat is the interior like? | |
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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1061 Posts | Posted - 30 Jan 2015 : 18:21:04
| Not been back to this one yet but someone has been busy!
As much as I'm a fan of Patina I think the Rat Look Boat Anchor effect was perhaps a step too far and a good wash was probably necessary. Next time I'm over there I'll make a note of the chassis number and pm it Woody.
Cheers | |
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 31 Jan 2015 : 17:13:56
| That looks good...very good. If it's for sale I may be interested.
'73 96 (Vernon),'74 95 (Veronica)plus 4 other 95's and 2 96's | |
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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1061 Posts | Posted - 04 Feb 2015 : 18:48:55
| Hi John,
The owner is pretty excited about getting it back on the road and he has owned quite a long time so can't seem him selling! If he does ever want to sell it I'll let you know - haven't you got enough in this colour already though?!
Cheers | |
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UK_Sub
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2558 Posts | Posted - 04 Feb 2015 : 22:33:53
| | He's cornering the market ;) | |
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 05 Feb 2015 : 17:39:14
| I have an itch to turn the 96 I have into a "reasonably fast road car" and would like a 96 to use while my "project" is off the road as it's going to take a bit of time to sort. I don't want to stack up the miles on my 95 and it's not as much fun to drive as a 96.
'73 96 (Vernon),'74 95 (Veronica)plus 4 other 95's and 2 96's | |
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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1061 Posts | Posted - 05 Feb 2015 : 18:40:07
| | Too many cars John, you need to sell me a certain 95 before buying another | |
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1973 SAAB 96V4 Rescue!
