Some of the Last Saabs Ever Built Are Heading to Auction
Key takeaways
- Never registered, these three pre-production models are technically new cars to be sold by a long-dead company.
- Its cars were quirky and characterful, at their best when there was a turbocharger providing some boost under the hood, and interesting to drive.
- So, we're a little sad that the last Saab has left the factory, and all the showrooms have closed.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
Never registered, these three pre-production models are technically new cars to be sold by a long-dead company.
Klaravik The Trollhättan factory in Sweden, which built Saabs for decades, seems to be finally entering its last stages.As part of the clear-out, three Saab pre-production cars and four Saab-based NEVS prototypes are being sold.As the last of the breed, these three 9-3s have historical importance.Perhaps no other defunct automaker inspires more fond nostalgia than Saab. Its cars were quirky and characterful, at their best when there was a turbocharger providing some boost under the hood, and interesting to drive. Sure, Volvo is still around to carry the Swedish flag, but a Volvo tends to be more sensible. If the two brands were brothers, Volvo would be an accountant and Saab a turtleneck-wearing avant-garde architect.
So, we're a little sad that the last Saab has left the factory, and all the showrooms have closed. But wait, what's this? There's actually a brand new Saab up for auction, one that's never been registered? It's true, there's a brand-new 9-3 for sale, and what's more, it's accompanied by six other Saab-infused prototypes.