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£16,069

1971 Saab Sonett III

United States • 22 Sept 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1971 Saab Sonett III underwent a significant body-off refurbishment, featuring a rebuilt 1.7-liter V4 engine and transmission upgrades. While presented in a striking yellow finish with desirable "soccer ball" wheels, the listing notes several cosmetic flaws and minor non-working components that would require attention.

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Condition 

7

The car underwent a body-off refurbishment, including engine rebuild and transmission modifications. However, there are noted cosmetic issues such as cracks in the paint, an inoperative headlight low beam, paint scrapes, and a right rear quarter window seal requiring adjustment. The speedometer needle bounces and the horn is inoperative, indicating some mechanical wear.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

71500368

Odometer:

45,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 1.7-Liter V4 Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Yellow Paint Brown Vinyl Upholstery 15” Soccer Ball Wheels Front Disc Brakes Pop-Out Quarter Windows Heater Retrosound Stereo Head Unit Hands-Free Phone Microphone Manufacturer's Literature Saab Accessories Spare Instrument Cluster Chairs & Cooler Included
This 1971 Saab Sonett III was the subject of a body-off refurbishment and was later acquired by the current owner in 2021.

Work performed during the refurbishment is said to have included rebuilding the 1.7-liter V4, modifying the four-speed manual transaxle with a transmission saver kit and a reverse lockout kit, installing PerTronix electronic ignition and interior sound insulation, and replacing assorted cooling, suspension, braking, and exhaust components.

Finished in yellow over brown vinyl upholstery, the car has pop-up headlights, front disc brakes, 15” soccer ball wheels, a roll bar, and a Retrosound stereo head unit.

This Sonett III is now offered on behalf of the owner at no r...

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Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£7,935

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£30,748

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