[{"id": 2320158, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice pair of 71 Washington plates so I assume it has permanent licence. If someone buys it in Washington, the plates can be transferred. Are they part of the sale?\nI am a Port Townsend \"local\" in that I was born there but don't live there currently.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530060075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2320180, "authorName": "fourpointtwo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fourpointtwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is a shame it is not noted but these has the coolest (most eccentric?) windows of any car of that era and certainly since then. The side windows didn't roll down so much as disappear into the door tracing some ellipse from a front pivot. The hoods on this Saab and later ones also had unique mechanism that allowed better access. My 2 cents! GLWTS!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530060779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2320453, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great looking project!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530071722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2320577, "authorName": "William_Henshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/william_henshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's something about SAAB that you just have to love, for me it has to be the out of the box attitude that the company seemed to live by for most of it's years. I had always wanted one of the two stroke cars but it never happened. This 96 sounds like it needs to be bought by a real SAAB lover, there appears to be repairs required all over the car, inside, outside, and under the hood. Good project car for that eccentric thinking SAAB lover. It is going to sell, love the no reserve. Best of luck with the sale.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530093979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2321231, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"engine stamping 181344\" is actually the transmission number. With 165K it has been around the block a few times. Good car to buy and learn all about living with a Saab V4.\r\nDoes the freewheel still work? What is the condition of the floors under the carpet?\r\nWhat has been done for brake repairs? Great looking 96, GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530116510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2321553, "authorName": "KEZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi..........this is my first time listing a car with BaT so I'm new to the procedures. I appreciate your interest in my Saab. If I don't get to your questions during the day, I'll answer them as completely as I can in the evening. It's been a good little car. I hope to find someone who'll be as happy to own it as I've been.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530122654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2321601, "authorName": "KEZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#doublefeature56\r\nThe plates go with the car. \r\nCome back to PT before the tide gets any higher.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530123220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2322074, "authorName": "jimijimi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimijimi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the fit of the rear decklid atrocious or is that just a SAAB thing?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530128111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2322155, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trunk lid may not be latched in the pics.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530129026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2322474, "authorName": "golfR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What makes this a project? Looks pretty good to me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530133487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2322577, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tired motor?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530134847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2322739, "authorName": "nielen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nielen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have the same question. Why a project?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530137293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2322815, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KEZ\r\nI liked being the first to give 'thumbs up' to an obviously communicative seller! Good luck with the auction (GLWTA). You're off to a good start!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530138651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2323032, "authorName": "Ken_H.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ken_h.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos were taken at Ft Worden State Park. I used to live across the street from there. Back in the 80's Pt Townsend had fantastic Saab mechanics at \"Circle and Square\". They always managed to keep my 99 running. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530141013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2323034, "authorName": "cdufault", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdufault/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun car. Beloved and daring teacher in High School used to let us auto shop students work on his 96. I learned to drive a manual transmission with that little column shifter. Saab's became my passion until kid number 5 showed up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530141111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2323036, "authorName": "KEZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JIMMY\r\nThe freewheel has been disconnected.\r\nI pulled up the carpet this afternoon and pried up as far as I could the thin fiberboard-like underlayment. I'll post the pictures as soon as I can figure out how to do it. I was disappointed to see rust in the front. No sign of it in the back.\r\nThe front brakes, including rebuilt master cylinder, were replaced in 2004 (mileage 155484); rear brakes in 1997 (mileage 98752). Current mileage is 165200.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530141139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2323048, "authorName": "KEZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jimijimi\r\nOuch. The fit on my rear hatch is probably more atrocious than most. But looking at pictures of other 96s none appear to lay flush.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530141525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2323117, "authorName": "KEZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@golfR\r\nI wish I was a mechanic, then I could pass along a better informed opinion. There's a fair amount of old oil in the engine compartment. When running the car and coming to a stop you can smell the exhaust. I had a compression check done on it a few days ago. If there was less of a spread and the numbers were all closer to 150, I'd feel more confidant. The Saab has seldom been driven in the last 10 years (365 miles). I think it runs smoothly, and I don't want to talk it down, but if I were to keep it I would have the engine rebuilt.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530143018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2323130, "authorName": "KEZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ken_H.\r\nIt's getting harder to find mechanics who want to work on an old Saab. Circle and Square did the compression test on it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530143343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2323167, "authorName": "golfR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So it goes and stops. What more does anyone need?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530144842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2323332, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KEZ, When Circle and Square were out at Cape George, Alex was amazing. Port Townsend and foreign cars then and now huh?....Toni,at A+G, Roy, the Volvo guy uptown, and others...Still, in P.T. you see more Fiat 500's, Citroens and Morris Minors than most places. I called a friend in town today and he might be bidding. glwa", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1530149627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2323606, "authorName": "KEZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JIMMY\r\nIn response to your question about what it looks like under the carpet - I just uploaded more pictures which show carpet, underlayment, and floor for both front and rear, pax side and driver's side. I hope this is helpful. The photos should be posted soon on the site.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530160134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2323934, "authorName": "Grunt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grunt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t know what the mystique of these little scabs are, but they get to you, and you just want to have one. GLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530193130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2324189, "authorName": "omwmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/omwmike/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by omwmike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530199353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2324427, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos of the interior have been added to the gallery. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530204709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2324452, "authorName": "steyrpuchman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steyrpuchman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "please supply jpg of the repairs... with all the photos and all the blistering of rust underneath the paint . it looks like the prep work was in question. If you leave the bubbling unchecked it just keep spreading...any jpgs before the work was done... engine builds run 3500 to 4500.. the seller points out the freewheeling does not work... that's a trans tear down. while the engine is out...the free wheeling hub cone is difficult to find used.. impossible new .A no reserve auction is attractive and luring along with an attractive car to start with...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530205523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2324888, "authorName": "AlanHa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alanha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KEZ, I owned this car from about 1984 to 1988-89 or so. I bought it from Terry Petter at Bel-Kirk. He had taken it on trade from the original owner. I sold it back to Terry and he kept it at the dealership for a few years as I recall. I've often wondered what happened to it in the intervening years. Nice to see it's been kept in such great shape. Even the floor mats I bought for it are still in place.\r\n\r\nI'm curious... I can't tell from the pictures, does it still have the day/night review mirror from a 99 that I installed? I can't remember if I put the stock mirror back in before I sold it back to Terry.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1530211894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2326598, "authorName": "KEZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@steyrpuchman\r\nI've uploaded some photos of the Saab just before and during painting by Moslander's in 1995. These are actually pictures of pictures I have in my folder. They should be available on the site tomorrow.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530246182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2326609, "authorName": "KEZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlanHa\r\nI bought the Saab from Terry in the fall of 1995. I'm surprised he sold it. It would have been a good memory of Bel-Kirk Motors. But then again, he might have had a Sonett or two tucked away. The stock mirror is back on the car. Thanks for getting in touch.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530246631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2326629, "authorName": "Paul_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The trunk lid fit is correct. That is the way they are. They seal just fine. It's a Saab thing. I'd love to buy this; grew up with these cars. This one needs a thorough going-over in many areas but it's basically sound and could make a very nice project for a simpatico owner into learning about these wonderful Swedes.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1530247359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2326662, "authorName": "Rossof355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossof355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty sexy posterior there, from the straight-on rear view.\r\n\r\nSeller, I would buy you a beer if I lived nearby. You sound super-honest in presenting the car. Exactly the type of person from whom to buy an unusual car like this. A Swedish chapeau to you, sir.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530251308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2327257, "authorName": "Dave10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have previously owned a red '67 and a red'71. Great fun to drive in winter. Will go almost everywhere on regular tires.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530286409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2327269, "authorName": "Dave10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave10/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by Dave10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530286561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2327343, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of the repaint process have been added to the gallery. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530288247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2329567, "authorName": "KEZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This hurts. To close the driver's side door you need to pull up on the handle. I thought it an easy fix by my body shop today and wouldn't impact the auction. Just adjust the striker or the hinges. No, the bushings are worn and need to be replaced. The door closes fine but in time it will get worse. I should have figured this out sooner, but you need to know.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1530328588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2330338, "authorName": "jaydill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this SAAB up to being driven any distance?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530389149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2330558, "authorName": "KEZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would drive it anywhere in the state.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530407342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2330581, "authorName": "philquimby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philquimby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Memories. I had a '69, same color, that was my first car. My Swedish grandfather bought it from the factory in Trollhatten and toured Sweden that summer then brought it home. He gave it to me on my 16th birthday 8 years later.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530409322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2330592, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would drive it anywhere in the world! It's a Saab 96, meant to be driven to the far ends of the earth and return you home safe and sound. If you want to figure out what makes a 96 such a cool car, this one is the perfect example, it just needs to be driven.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530410170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2331100, "authorName": "steyrpuchman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steyrpuchman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With 165 Thousand miles on this engine and cast iron heads with NO hardened valve seats because when the engine was made there was tons of lead in the fuels at the time. I guarantee the cast iron under the exhaust valves has been eaten away from the heat and lack of lubrication With this many miles ( even carefully driven miles) the cylinder bores are worn egg shape in the middle of the bore. So the engine block needs machine work the counter shaft and cam shaft plastic gears are close to death as you can get... .New alloy gear sets are available for around 500 bucks New cam and counter balance shaft bearings must be pressed out and new ones pressed in. 3500 in labor and machine work and parts if you pull the engine and trans your self.( love of labor) ( or weight loss program) sweat equity. Now transmission breakdown, hardened out put shaft seals. worn out spacer shims .free wheeling hub. 165k miles As a mechanic Ill stop here and say cross country drive nada ,,, I 1/2 hour ride around town to get it out of your system Yes... Now wait a minute what about all the rubber parts that are holding all the suspension in place. If they are loaded with engine oil covering them the rubber breaks down and swells up... toast plan on spending 5oo dollars per corner This Saab has really nice condition sheet metal. Its got good eye candy at every angle you look on the entire car.... You can park it in the garage and feel good when it in view. If you muscle up the engine you will be looking transmission repair... they are border line as is...THe next hidden costs are the buyer fees and the freight hauler... This Saab is sitting at the end of the continent. another 20 miles and it fall off the end of the earth .. buck a mile gets it moved ,, because of where it sits... you wont get it done any cheaper I really like this Saab because its got a nice straight unibody. Please everyone send me a bag of money so I can bid on this beauty....Leo", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1530469226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2331122, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fair warning -- if you buy this car you can't have just one. \r\nFirst will be the low miles rusty Sonett project you bought for the nice low mile drivetrain to fix this car. \r\nThen there will be the 2-stroke because it's the same but different. \r\nThen you wander off into Saab -lust and one day you realize you have 20 tons of Saab junk. You have been warned!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1530471078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2332780, "authorName": "seaview", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seaview/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I live in PT as well but don't tell me where you live, I don't need the temptation.......good luck. Sold my Sunbeam here awhile back............Pete L.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530562420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2333436, "authorName": "zimbos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zimbos/", "bidAmount": 1300, "content": "$1,300 bid placed by zimbos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530568846, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2333582, "authorName": "Paul_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JIMMY is so right. They get into your blood, and bank account, and you don't care because you've been seduced. Got to love a 93 or a 96. As I mentioned above, this one needs all-round attention but the body/chassis is basically good, the interior very nice, good paintwork, so mechanical freshening will get you a very solid and fun little SAAB.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530570106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334024, "authorName": "zimbos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zimbos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jimmy and Paul_B, you guys hit the nail on the head. I don't want to know of any low mile rusty Sonetts thank you, Mrs Z will damage me. For this one i have a pretty good parts car already.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530573543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334585, "authorName": "SirPzalot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirpzalot/", "bidAmount": 1400, "content": "$1,400 bid placed by SirPzalot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530595408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2334891, "authorName": "Satch_Carlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satch_carlson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amen, @Jimmy ! And the next thing you know, you'll want to take up the rally game!\r\n\r\nGood lord, now that I have de-acquired everything Saab, it's hard to fathom that at one time I owned 28 '71 Sonett Chromodora-style wheels....", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1530625932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2336251, "authorName": "toddhegstrom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toddhegstrom/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by toddhegstrom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530649769, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2336362, "authorName": "zimbos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zimbos/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "$1,700 bid placed by zimbos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530651177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2336391, "authorName": "garyandcaesar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garyandcaesar/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by garyandcaesar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530651529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2336406, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebody is going to get a really sweet deal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530651688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2336408, "authorName": "gerhard_k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gerhard_k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Satch_Carlson - hope you found 7 eager need-ers for those wheels!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530651749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2336443, "authorName": "zimbos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zimbos/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by zimbos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530652434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2336448, "authorName": "garyandcaesar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garyandcaesar/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by garyandcaesar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530652548, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2336451, "authorName": "zimbos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zimbos/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by zimbos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530652624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2336456, "authorName": "garyandcaesar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garyandcaesar/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by garyandcaesar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530652744, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2336464, "authorName": "garyandcaesar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garyandcaesar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/3/18 for $2,800 to garyandcaesar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530652867, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2336465, "authorName": "Spicoli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spicoli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530652889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2336466, "authorName": "Pyropete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pyropete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice project!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530652892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2336488, "authorName": "eshorer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eshorer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good buy. I bought my \u201869 96 off of Craigslist just a few months ago for quite a bit more in SoCal, and it brings on a smile everytime I get behind the wheel. Always people gather around it with stories at the local Cars n Coffee meet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530653208, "type": "comment"}]