[{"id": 17467414, "authorName": "carelallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carelallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love a Sonnet with soccer balls! Let\u2019s hope someone takes this Saab story and finishes it so it\u2019s an awesome story!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745608702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17467910, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some assembly required!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745610362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17467913, "authorName": "alexandariliya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexandariliya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "are the parts marked and bagged", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745610375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17468006, "authorName": "alexandariliya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexandariliya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bumpers ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745610666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17468021, "authorName": "alexandariliya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexandariliya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "engine and trans work ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745610699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17468072, "authorName": "Ydnapluk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ydnapluk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the car been running and/or driven since the installation of the rebuilt motor and trans? I noticed there are no pedals or shift linkage. Wondering if the motor has even been turned over since mating to the trans and installation in the car. I also see Ashcraft charged to ship a windshield, but I don't see the windshield in the photos. Also, is the original rear glass included, and like others, wondering if the bumpers are maybe in those long cardboard boxes...", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1745610877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17468406, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A true BAT gem. The essence of BAT. Cool cars needing love and attention. This is why I log on here.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1745611992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17469063, "authorName": "dzguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dzguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like another Saab story...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1745614144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17469364, "authorName": "Walt7860", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walt7860/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I could put a LS in to this. Has that been done?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745614867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17470578, "authorName": "matsuwesty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matsuwesty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My brother had one of the these in 1976. It was orange with black trim, like this one was originally. He also had the \"soccer ball\" wheels. Fun car to drive. I enjoyed the free wheeling clutch that you could engage or disengage. I was wondering about the windshield and back glass, also. The bills mention the windshield and having to build a crate for it. No mention of the back glass. I don't see either of them in the pictures. Be interested to see what this one sells for.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745620709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17470601, "authorName": "GRThomas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grthomas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a Sonett for nearly twenty years. It was a great car to drive and got noticed wherever I went. Besides the cars great looks the manual transmission had a leaver to activate the freewheeling feature that allowed the driver to improve the gas mileage. I would love to own another one and envy the winner of this offer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745620920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17471331, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This model (and Saabs generally) is so cool. I hope that an enthusiastic new owner can get it back on the road. \r\nGLWA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1745628939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17472942, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745675661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17472948, "authorName": "juanm105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juanm105/", "bidAmount": 250, "content": "USD $250 bid placed by juanm105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745675743, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17473661, "authorName": "sracer42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sracer42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did I miss the windshield? If you don't have it, can it be sourced somewhere?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745682431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17473828, "authorName": "Serviceguru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serviceguru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the car complete? Any major parts missing?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745683990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17474323, "authorName": "OldSaab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldsaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sracer42 New windshields are still available here: https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/body/windows/windscreen/1020928/. The Swedish Sonett Club also occasionally has them available (probably sourced through Skandix), but they want you to pick it up \ud83d\ude42. The club https://www.sonettclub.se/wp_en/ has a huge list of parts, many newly manufactured including new fiberglass.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1745687722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17475212, "authorName": "alexandariliya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexandariliya/", "bidAmount": 350, "content": "USD $350 bid placed by alexandariliya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745691134, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17475276, "authorName": "alexandariliya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexandariliya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "do you have the windows including the back window , can you answer my earlier questions ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745691355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17477227, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are plenty of rusty parts car Sonetts, The buyer of this beauty will need to buy a complete one to figure out how to re-assemble.\r\nThis looks like the body shell was removed for tub repairs, but never installed correctly. Also it looks like it was sitting outside for a while.\r\nThis is also the perfect opportunity to replace the wiring harness .\r\nDefinitely good value here in the new parts.\r\n@seller -- any answers to the multiple ????", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745702109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17478190, "authorName": "PCJC53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcjc53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious to know the background information / history and why sell now after so much time and dollars invested?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745715445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17479159, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PCJC53\r\nAll of the background on the car is in the listing. The current owner has decided that he does not want to continue the project and that it is time for someone to enjoy the car as it was intended. \r\n\r\n@alexandariliya\r\nThe back window was posted. We are working on locating the windshield and other mentioned parts so they can be uploaded as well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745749751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17479852, "authorName": "Denisvanderstaey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denisvanderstaey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will all accompanying parts get within the car for transportation?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745764582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17485187, "authorName": "sgtdenver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgtdenver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sonetts never came with a front or rear stabilizer bar. This is obviously a custom installation.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745799858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17486534, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Denisvanderstaey\r\nNo, all of the parts can not securely fit inside the car for transportation.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745845454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17487916, "authorName": "Davem311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davem311/", "bidAmount": 751, "content": "USD $751 bid placed by Davem311", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745857819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17489317, "authorName": "Davem311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davem311/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Already bid. Just curious are there any NOS exhaust components included. Was wondering what was in the long brown cardboard boxes in the photo", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745862957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17489351, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sgtdenver -- the stabilizer bars are not installed.\r\nThe engine /gearbox assembly looks like it was quickly dropped in the chassis for transport - there are missing bell housing bolts and a missing clutch fork return spring - that will need the gearbox removed from the engine to install.\r\n@seller -- what is in the big long boxes ? And what are those tires in the parts pile? I see quite a few parts in the tubs that are not for a Sonett.\r\nIs there an exhaust system or windshield?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745863075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17490993, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ydnapluk\r\nNo, the motor and transmission have not been run since they were both rebuilt.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745867832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17491962, "authorName": "alexandariliya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexandariliya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "does the motor roll by hand", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745870838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17492111, "authorName": "Davem311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davem311/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No windshield? Ouch, that hurts. I think a second car may be needed to build one", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745871309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17494474, "authorName": "SaabEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a fellow Sonett owner (MY1971), I have to say the hard work has already been done. This car looks IMMACULATE structurally. There appears to be little-to-no rust which is key on these vehicles. These cars rusted out so easily (just the undercarriage as the body is obviously fiberglass). Hopefully this can go to a loving owner who will bring it back to a road-worthy condition.\n\nI also saw some comments about the lack of a windshield. If I have to say, windshields are easier to find than you'd expect. I'd suggest joining all the five-or-so FaceBook groups. One of us will have something. Because these cars rusted out so easily, oddball parts such as glass (windows, windshields, etc) are fairly easy to come by. \n\nThis will surely make a great driver. GLWTA!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1745879963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17517464, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller -- Can we see what is in the long boxes ? Maybe Christmas decorations?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746050147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17529142, "authorName": "Walt7860", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walt7860/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "S", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746131957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17529198, "authorName": "Racer16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer16/", "bidAmount": 851, "content": "USD $851 bid placed by Racer16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746132102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17531056, "authorName": "skyancher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyancher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sat in one of these at the dealership in 74. Who couldn't love that Head light flip lever.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746145535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17533019, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whenever I see these at car shows I am always shocked at how small they are! A similarly shaped 240Z seems much larger", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746192364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17533041, "authorName": "d15b7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d15b7/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "USD $1,000 bid placed by d15b7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746192516, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17533358, "authorName": "Bpander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpander/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "USD $1,200 bid placed by Bpander", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746195160, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17533887, "authorName": "OldSaab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldsaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is over $8,000 in drivetrain rebuild alone by Mark Ashcraft and the metal tub appears to have been refreshed. Plus new springs, shocks, sway bar, and a whole new interior? As @SaabEnthusiast said, the hard work\u2019s been done. This had the makings of a really sweet ride. To be this close to the finish line and give up \u2026 maybe this is an estate sale (or worse).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746199043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17533915, "authorName": "Davem311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davem311/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Old Saab. Assuming the engine still turns. How was it stored the last 8 years?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746199215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17534479, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davem311\r\nIt had been stored inside the restoration shop completely out of the elements.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746202875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17534875, "authorName": "shmukster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shmukster/", "bidAmount": 1550, "content": "USD $1,550 bid placed by shmukster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746204961, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17536551, "authorName": "Spyder78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyder78/", "bidAmount": 1650, "content": "USD $1,650 bid placed by Spyder78", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746210068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17538282, "authorName": "SonettII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonettii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "if this Sonett were closer we would be bidding and complete the restoration,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746215477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17538913, "authorName": "Davem311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davem311/", "bidAmount": 1750, "content": "USD $1,750 bid placed by Davem311", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746216739, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17539092, "authorName": "Racer16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer16/", "bidAmount": 1850, "content": "USD $1,850 bid placed by Racer16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746217189, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17539107, "authorName": "Davem311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davem311/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "USD $2,000 bid placed by Davem311", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746217215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17539118, "authorName": "shmukster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shmukster/", "bidAmount": 2155, "content": "USD $2,155 bid placed by shmukster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746217231, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17539129, "authorName": "Davem311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davem311/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "USD $2,300 bid placed by Davem311", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746217249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17539137, "authorName": "skyancher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyancher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be an intimidating build be because parts are so scarce but, how cool would this be done.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746217258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17539174, "authorName": "Racer16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer16/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "USD $2,400 bid placed by Racer16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746217360, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17539182, "authorName": "Davem311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davem311/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "USD $2,500 bid placed by Davem311", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746217375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17539203, "authorName": "Clutching", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clutching/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skyancher, have you read the list of parts included in this sale?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746217421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17539223, "authorName": "juanm105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juanm105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck to the winner. If you are not already a member join the v4 and sonett discussion groups on Facebook. Lots of expertise. Also check out discussions at saabnet.Com", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1746217459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17539236, "authorName": "Davem311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davem311/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/2/25 for USD $2,500.00 to Davem311", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746217496, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17539296, "authorName": "Clutching", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clutching/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @Davem311. You just won a fabulous car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746217601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17539389, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank You to the BaT Community and All Bidders!!\r\nCongratulations to @Davem311 !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746217793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17539669, "authorName": "Davem311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davem311/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nail biter at the end. Some enthusiasts and some tire kickers bidding.\r\nHere is the future run down ( I made allot of assumptions)\r\nFirst hoping that seeing it has a lightened flywheel and a weber set up that it is free and one of Ashcrafts higher performance builds. Engine and KONI shocks will go into 68 V4# 1130.\r\nThis car will park side by side with a 73 I already have with rust. The two will build into one probably around this one as a base as the rust appears repaired ( hopefully properly welded) With the parts I have and the ones with this car the two sonetts should complete shortly. BTW I have a NOS windsheild from Tom Donney and a spare. And I am well known on the face book pages. Very happy. Just hope the engine is OK. See you in facebook Sonett and Sonett restorations", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746218542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17541578, "authorName": "Sparrownaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sparrownaut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent price for a do-it-yourself Sonett", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746223858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17541605, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davem311 -- Congrats ! You got a great deal on a pile of parts!\r\nFrom what I see, it looks like no final assembly has been done on this - the body shell is loosely attached and the engine gearbox are just dropped in the hole.\r\nIt's a good thing you have another Sonett lll -- you will need it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746224044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17541682, "authorName": "Davem311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davem311/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Jimmy. The first thing I look for in a dissasembled project car is a ton of little white tags and dozens of labeled zip lock bags. When I see NONE ( I would walk away. In this case I already have a sonett in the que and hoping the rust was properly repaired on todays car( not just MIG gobs covered with seam fill) That being said it actually is pretty straight forward to remove and replace with reconditioned parts from the best of both cars and build into 1", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746224832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542194, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davem311 -- $2500 does not buy too much rust repair!\r\nThe first Saab I bought came with a bunch of unlabeled parts in Wonder Bread bags! It was a great way to learn about the parts on the car.\r\nGood Luck, It will be done by next week , right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746230467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542357, "authorName": "OldSaab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldsaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JIMMY there is no rust. Try to keep up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746232621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542467, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldSaab -- Here's a translation ---- You could spend $2500 fixing your rusty Sonett, or you could spend $2500 on this rust free tub.\r\nDon't worry, I'm way ahead of you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746233906, "type": "comment"}]