Stop me

[djugurba]

There is a '67 Saab 9-5 (yes, with a 2-stroke 3cyl) not too far up the road. Guy wants $500 for it... I've asked for the details...

Talk me out of it!

Anyone ever had one of these?

[BrierS]

Yes I owned a few half-a-potatoes. I also previously owned a couple of Saab 94's (Ford Industrial type V-4 four-stroke) and my younger brother owned a Model 95 (wagon version of the 94's). The Model 93 kept mosquitoes in the immediate vicinity at a distance. I don't remember so much about the 93 but in their time, the 94's made excellent, low budget, snow and some off-road vehicles. Their nearly full underside pan protected nearly all of the exhaust, etc. and with the help of the emergency brake plus front-wheel drive full bore u-turns on Main Street during a snow storm was a riot. I can't recall if the '93 had free-wheeling like the year later models. If so, the coasting saves ( I would think ) some on the fuel. Neat cars...
Steve
Steve

[Txjake]

do it, they are cool and appreciating in value. watch for rust.........

[Chad300tdt]

I could only find a pic of a 1967 Saab 96. What makes a 95 vs. a 96?



Have you tried to locate a parts source?

[SwampYankee]

Originally Posted by djugurba

There is a '67 Saab 9-5 (yes, with a 2-stroke 3cyl) not too far up the road. Guy wants $500 for it... I've asked for the details...

Talk me out of it!

Anyone ever had one of these?

If it's not a rust bucket and runs, or close to it, jump on it! Then post some pics.

Way to help, huh?

[djugurba]

Hmm, was expecting something more along these lines: "That's not German" or "My uncle had one of those and it exploded in traffic" or maybe even the somewhat typical "No, steer clear, don't do it... what's the guy's number?"

But you guys are no help. Turns out it comes with lots of extras, including a spare engine. I'm going to run over and take a peek later today, if it isn't raining again. This has been the wettest summer in New England I've ever experienced.

The 95 is a 2-door wagon. This one does have the 2stroke; but from what I can tell, 66 and later ones had a Ford V4...(from the Taunus) but they filtered in over time, not consistently.

Here are a couple of pics from the web that I found of a 95 wagon:



and

[Chad300tdt]

A wagon?!!! Hurry up and get it!!!

That thing is very cool.

[MTUpower]

Buy any euro wagon except if it's french or russian.

[Matt L]

If the engine and transmission are original, there should be a freewheel incorporated, with a lever near the shifter. That's to allow you to use the engine for braking when necessary, but not allow engine braking most of the time.

Going down a long hill using the engine to control your speed is a good way to seize it up.

[kerry]

My daughter's third grade teacher had one. Way cool. Don't resist.

[bgkast]

Different model, but cool just the same: http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/cars/58Saab_shell.shtml

[Txjake]

if you don't buy it, I will..............see saabnet.com for info about them

[SwampYankee]

Originally Posted by djugurba

and

You came to the wrong place for a voice of reason.

Cool wagon, snag it!

[djugurba]

Well, I stopped over and took a look. It hasn't been on the road in a while, and it shows. Most of the vehicle looks reasonable rust-wise, but it has a few areas of major involvement. The passenger rear fender is deformed; will need a lot to repair. No headrests, and I think single-circuit brakes. If memory serves, my 67 1/2 volvo 122s (WITH headrests and dual circuit brakes) was a 1/2 due to a change in US laws requiring those safety features at the time. So I'm guessing this Saab is either an early 67 or an earlier model year.

Does indeed have the 3 cyl 2-stroke, and a second spare in the cargo area... engine is smaller than a motorcycle engine or outboard, and the transmission (also a spare) isn't much bigger.

But the bottom line is, I'm too big to fit... I guess it wasn't built for 6'5'' Swedes. I was considering grabbing it for an electric car project I'm considering; small, lightweight, etc... but too small for me!

If anyone is interested, I can connect the dots for you... but I'm going to pass. I really want either an old p1800es or 122s wagon from the other Swedish marque.

[kerry]

Originally Posted by djugurba

I was considering grabbing it for an electric car project I'm considering; small, lightweight, etc... but too small for me!

I spent a long time looking at a Renault LeCar converted to electric about 15 yrs ago. I almost bought it but I finally decided the car was too lightweight to handle the mass of the batteries. Also, it's range was too limited for a roundtrip to work.