A 1987 Saab 900 Turbo convertible has sold for $145,000 (AU$210,400) at an online auction in the US, more than five times its price when new and 10 times the asking price for a similar example bought last week.
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A pristine low-mileage Saab 900 Turbo convertible has sold for $145,000 (S$210,400), more than five times what the car cost when new in 1987.
The odometer of the Saab 900 Turbo convertible, listed on the website of US auction house Bring a Trailer, has recorded just 246 miles (396 km) since it was sold new in March 1987 by a the American state of Connecticut.
In 1987, the Saab 900 Turbo convertible was priced at US$26,580 (AU$38,550) plus tax in the US, equivalent to over US$69,000 (AU$100,000) when adjusted for inflation.
According to the listing, the Saab 900 Turbo remained with its first owner from 1987 until 2021, where it was purchased by a car dealer who later sold it at auction through Bring a Trailer.
This example of the Saab 900 Turbo is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produced 118kW and 255Nm when new.
Drive is sent to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission, rather than the optional three-speed automatic.
Painted in Cherry Red with a tan leather interior, no cosmetic work has been done on the Saab since new, with the listing stating that its paint, upholstery and power sunroof are originals
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Heated front seats and a Clarion stereo cassette were fitted as standard in 1987, as were 15-inch alloy wheels, still wrapped in original Pirelli P6 tires, although the listing advises that its new owner should consider replacing the 35 year old rubber. .
The seller says that some of the Saab 900 Turbo’s mechanical parts were replaced in 2022 due to old age.
Repairs done earlier this year included a renewed fuel tank, new fuel pump, engine thermostat, head gasket and fluid flush.
A 1988 Saab 900 Turbo convertible with 77,000 miles (134,000 km) on its odometer recently sold for $13,500 on Bring a Trailer, less than 10 times the cost of the low-mileage 1987 example.
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