This 1969 Saab Sonett II was purchased new by the seller in October 1969 from Riviera Motors of Fairfield, California, and is finished in metallic blue over black and beige upholstery. Power comes from a replacement 1.7-liter V4 mated to a column-shift four-speed manual transaxle, and additional equipment includes 15″ steel wheels with hubcaps, front disc brakes, a Weber carburetor, electronic ignition, an aftermarket wiring harness and fuse panel, a factory roll bar, VDO instrumentation, and a Pioneer CD stereo. Work performed since 2021 is said to have included changing the oil and replacing the fuel and brake lines, brake calipers, rotors, pads, shocks, transaxle mounts, tires, and lower ball joints. This Sonett II is offered with a tool kit, 1969-dated purchase paperwork, manufacturer’s literature, repair manuals, related periodicals, service records, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.
The car was finished from the factory in yellow and is said to have been repainted multiple times, most recently in metallic blue. The rocker panels were replaced approximately 15 years ago, reportedly due to rust, and replacement weatherstripping has been installed. Exterior details include a clam-shell hood with cabin vents, black bumperettes, dual side mirrors, and a tinted rear window.
Silver 15″ steel wheels wear Saab-branded hubcaps and are mounted with 155/80 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires that are said to have been replaced in 2021. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums, and work performed since 2021 is said to have included replacing the brake lines, calipers, rotors, pads, shocks, and lower ball joints.
The interior was refurbished approximately 10 years ago and features fixed-back bucket seats trimmed in black and beige with color-coordinated door panels. Additional appointments include a factory roll bar, hand-crank side windows, a dash cover, a heater and defroster, a glove compartment, a Pioneer CD stereo, and aftermarket speakers.
A three-spoke steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation that includes a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer indicates 66k miles, and true mileage is unknown.
The factory 1.5-liter V4 has been replaced with a 1.7-liter V4 that was reportedly overhauled in 2001 by Jack Lawrence of Motor Sport Service in Jamestown, New York. Induction is handled by a Weber single-barrel carburetor, and additional features include Crane/Allison electronic ignition, a 65-amp alternator, an electric fuel pump and radiator fans, and a replacement wiring harness and fuse panel from E Z Wiring of Bunnell, Florida. Work carried out since 2021 is said to have included replacing the fuel lines and changing the oil.
Power is sent to the front wheels through a column-shift four-speed manual transaxle. The rear transaxle mounts are said to have been replaced in 2021, and additional underside images are included in the gallery below.
Documentation accompanying the car includes manufacturer’s literature, repair manuals, related periodicals, service records, and October 1969-dated purchase paperwork.
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