1972 Saab Sonett III, V4, low miles, Swedish Classic NO RESERVE AUCTION

NO RESERVE AUCTION- the opening bid is a lot less than I have in it. Priced to sell and a great collector sports car value. I've recently acquired a new project Volvo 1800 that will be out of the restoration shop in two weeks . the Saab must unfortunately go to a new home.
Up for sale is my 1972 Saab Sonett III with clear Virginia title and 61. 15 miles. Always garaged when not driven. this is the classic car in my collection that generates more thumbs up than any other car I've ever owned.  
The previous owner did a mild restoration a couple of years ago which included new paint over the original blue. Last month I had the seat inserts professionally rebuilt with a custom black fabric- replacing the original fadeded rust colored cloth. I think it's a dramatic improvement. The rest of the interior is original and quite nice. Carpets. door inserts and headliner are all very good. A new radio was installed last month.  A Saab Sonett factory service manual is included.
There are typical surface rust in some places underneath with an 8 inch area of rust on the pan under the gas tank. I had one small rust perforation directly underneath the battery tray in the trunk about the size of a quarter which was repaired and the entire area was treated with POR 15 sealant (see photo). The rubber bumper strips have been removed front and back and. in my opinion. improves the streamlined profile of the car. Keep in mind. this is a fiberglass body car which means no body rust. There are no issues in the fiberglass body anywhere.
This Sonett needs only a few minor things: the temp gauge works intermittently and I am unsure if it's the gauge itself or the connection. the parking brake cable needs to be replaced (I have sourced a new one that I will include with the sale). the windshield wipers stopped working though I hear a click when the switch is engaged so I believe this is another wiring issue that needs sorting. I never drive the car in rain- or even threat of rain- so this wasn't a pressing issue for me.
The V4 engine starts up easily and idles smoothly. This car has a truly exotic and distinct exhaust "growl" from the Sonett's European Ford sourced classic V4 engine. There are no oil leaks! I just put on a brand new (NOS) FordMoCo carburetor last month which was a direct replacement carb for this engine. The clutch works fine and the 4 speed transmission shifts as it should. The battery is a brand new Sears Die-Hard.
Glass all around is very good.
All four tires plus spare are mounted on recently painted Saab soccer ball style wheels with about 75% or better tread remaining on all tires.
The pictures tell the true story. Not a #1 condition show car but a very rare. fun. and affordable driver quality 2 seater sports car that looks like a show car from 10 feet at less than half the price. Sonett's are jumping in price and finally getting the recognition they deserve after years of being ignored by collectors and Saab aficionados. Enjoy the car as a fun driver and a solid investment. The car is for sale locally so I reserve the option of ending this listing at any time without notice.

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