1957 Saab 93 sedan

The only Saab model eligible for the Mille Miglia Storica
1957 Saab 93 sedan
Chassis No. 31575

The aircraft manufacturer Svenska Aeroplan AB (SAAB) diversified its activities into automobile manufacturing at the end of the Second War by presenting its first model, the 92, in June 1947. The technical part of the Saab 92 had many similarities with the DKW pre-war, with its front-wheel drive driven by a transversely mounted two-stroke twin-cylinder engine. Its aerodynamic bodywork was a clear testament to Saab's aeronautical experience, its astonishing Cd of just 0.32 making the 92 the most aerodynamic production car in the world. Other elements of its innovative character were its independent torsion bar suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and Lockheed hydraulic brakes. In December 1955, the 93, equipped with a 748 cc three-cylinder two-stroke engine, improved suspensions and the usual three-speed gearbox with freewheel, was added to the range. Charlie Lohmander and Harald Kronegårde took part at the wheel of a 93 in the 1957 Mille Miglia, the last edition of this great classic, and won their class. The only Saab to have ever participated in this event, the type 93 with two-piece windshield (93A) is the only model eligible for the modern Mille Miglia Storica.

The Type 93 sold here was previously part of a private collection owned by an older enthusiast from Alicante, Spain, who sold it around 2008. Currently owned by former Saab importer in Belgium, the car Needs mechanical restoration before hitting the road again. Documentation provided includes letters, sales invoice, service invoices, press clippings and Spanish registration papers.

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1957 SAAB 93 Saloon
Chassis no. 31575

Aircraft manufacturer Svenska Aeroplan AB (SAAB) diversified into automobile manufacture at the end of WW2, announcing its first car, the '92', in June 1947. Mechanically, the SAAB 92 bears a distinct resemblance to the pre-war DKW, being a front-wheel drive design powered by a transversely mounted twin-cylinder two-stroke engine. Its streamlined body though, clearly showed SAAB's aeronautical background, its astounding Cd of only 0.32 making the '92' the world's most aerodynamically efficient production car. Further evidence of advanced thinking could be found in the all-independent torsion bar suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and Lockheed hydraulic brakes. In December 1955 the '93' was added to the range, boasting an inline 748cc three-cylinder two-stroke engine, revised suspension and the customary three-speed gearbox with freewheel. Driving a SAAB 93, Charlie Lohmander and Harald Kronegårde entered the 1957 Mille Miglia, the last running of this historic race, and won their class. As SAAB's sole entry in the original event, the Type 93 with divided windscreen (93A) is the only model eligible for the modern Mille Miglia Storica.

The SAAB 93 offered here previously formed part of the private collection belonging to an elderly enthusiast in Alicante, Spain, from which it was sold circa 2008. Currently owned by the former SAAB importer for Belgium, the car requires mechanical re-commissioning before returning to the road. Accompanying documentation consists of correspondence, bill of sale, maintenance invoice, press cutting and Spanish registration papers.