Carefully restored in 1996 by second owner, this is one of the nicest two-stroke powered Saab Sonetts you will find.  Only 8600 miles since full, body-off restoration to factory standards.  This Sonett has won multiple awards, and was displayed at the Greenwich Concours in 2004.  Seller has complete photo documentation, including archives from original owner documenting the car's history.  Engine was rebuilt in 2003 by Bud Clark of J&B imports, Orange, CA.  Transmission rebuilt in 2006.  All new bushings, seals, glass is perfect.  Chassis has no rust AT ALL.

All unique Sonett II bits are intact, including: perfect 3 spoke, leather wrapped steering wheel, triple side-draft carbs, with separate float chamber, air intake snorkel, sonett II overflow tank, and unique oil tank, Rear glass with bubble only present on early Sonett II's, wood dash in pristine condition.  Paint does have some flaws, as to be expected after 15 years of use, but shows quite well.

Mechanically, the car is great, runs, shifts and drives excellent, unique 2-stroke sound, and terrific power delivery.  Drives and handles like a go kart, terrific power delivery at high RPMs.  Unique Sonett II low-back bucket seats, correct tan headliner and carpeting throughout.  restored with great attention to details and authenticity.

Car features a very rare set of 4 factory accessory Ronal wheels as produced for the final production run of model 96's.  These wheels have only had one set of tires mounted to them, they are in 'as-new' condition without a single blemish.

You won't see another one on ebay....or anywhere else for that matter.
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wikipedia says:

In the early 1960s, Björn Karlström, an aircraft and automotive illustrator, and Walter Kern, an engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, independently suggested a two-seat roadster with Saab components and a two-stroke engine. Two prototypes were developed: the Saab MFI13 by Malmö Flygindustri, and the Saab Catherina by Sixten Sason.

After some modifications, the MFI13 was put into limited production (28 units) in 1966 as the Sonett II, manufactured at the Aktiebolaget Svenska Järnvägsverkstäderna (ASJ) in Arlöv. Inside Saab, it was designated model 97. A further 230 units were assembled in 1967, but as the two-stroke engine became increasingly uncompetitive in the US market, a switch to the Ford Taunus V4 engine was made in the middle of the 1967 production year, and the model was renamed the Sonett V4. Apart from the engine and related drivetrain, the Sonett II and Sonett V4 share a high percentage of component parts. Approximately 50 percent of the Sonett II production has survived, preserved or maintained by museums, collectors, and race enthusiasts.

Like the Sonett I prototype, the Sonett II fiberglass body was bolted to a box-type chassis with an added roll-bar to support the hard top. The entire front hood section hinged forward to allow easy access to the engine, transmission, and front suspension. Equipped with a three-cylinder, two-stroke engine generating 60 horsepower (45 kW), the Sonett II achieved 0 to 100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of 12.5 seconds, with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

Designed as a race car, the Sonett II competed successfully against other small European roadsters, including the Austin-Healey Sprite and Triumph Spitfire, in Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) races of the period. Due to low production volume, Sonett IIs were disqualified from certain competitions. By 1967, the two-stroke engine failed to meet US emission control standards. In 2011 a two-stroke Sonett II achieved 109 miles per hour (175 km/h) at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

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Car comes with original owner's manual, in addition to photo archives and documentation of the restoration.  Factory Service and parts manuals are also available..

Seller is willing to provide spares and various extra parts, prices negotiable with sale of car.

This car has seen very little use since its restoration, it is being sold as-is, where-is, with absolutely no warranty of any kind, neither expressed nor implied.

$1000 deposit in Cash or via paypal is required within 24 hours of the end of the auction.  Full payment due within 5 days, by wire transfer or cash.

Seller will assist with shipment, including overseas, to the best of his ability, but all logistics and transport is the responsibility of the buyer.