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1983 Saab 900s 2-door Sedan W/ Sunroof 5-spd Needs Major Engine Work on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:108791 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, United States

Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Hatchback
Engine:2.0L 1985CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: YS3AS33S7D2012825 Year: 1983
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Saab
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: 900
Trim: S Hatchback 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 108,791
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player
Sub Model: S
Exterior Color: Blue
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Engine needs major work. Body in reasonably good condition for a car of its age - a good prospect for a complete restoration. Timing chain has failed. Repair will necessitate removing the engine from the car and replacing the timing chain and guides and probably all the exhaust valves and perhaps the cylinder head. Air conditioning compressor removed - have parts.Many new parts - hoses, exhaust system, rt front caliper."

This car was originally purchased new in Sweden by my father in 1983. He drove it around Europe for the better part of that summer and then took it back to Sweden where it was outfitted with a catalytic converter and shipped to the US. For the next 28 years, the car was driven in the Northeast US (NY and MA) and garaged. I have had the car for the last two years during which time it has not been garaged, though for the most part we kept it off the road in the winter.


I had been doing preventative maintenance on the car since I acquired it. I replaced a stuck caliper (rt front), all the radiator hoses, the exhaust system, and the head gasket, which was leaking small amounts of antifreeze. This May the timing chain failed (at 108791 miles). Repair will necessitate removing the engine from the car and replacing the timing chain and guides and probably all the exhaust valves and perhaps the cylinder head.

Body is in pretty good condition considering the age of the car and the region it was driven in. The paint is original. I don't believe it was ever in an accident. It is definitely restorable and would make a good project car.

Car is being sold as is, in non-working condition, with no warranties of any kind. Buyer must pay cash and remove car from premises in a timely manner. Title will be signed over only when payment is complete and car is being removed.


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