OK, I’ve got Saab Sonett fever tonight.


Inspired by both the Sonett III that I posted about earlier, (http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/10/is-this-the-best-saab-sonett-iii-on-the-road.html) and this Sonett II, I’ve even pulled my finger out and written up the Sonett II car page (http://www.trollhattansaab.net/historical/saab-sonett-ii-saab-97) in the archives!


This Saab Sonett II was spotted by Dan S at a recent autocross event in San Antonio, Texas. Dan snapped off a bunch of shots, a number of which I’ve reproduced here, but the full story about the car is over at his blog, Racing Ready (http://racingready.com/2008/09/29/autocrossing-a-saab-sonett/).


In short, it’s a 1968 Saab II V4 that’s been through a couple of separate rebuilds of the body and the engine (see RR (http://racingready.com/2008/09/29/autocrossing-a-saab-sonett/) for the details and more photos). It certainly looks a treat and apparently the owner got it through the autocross event with the shiny side up and was able to drive it home again - a worthwhile day’s work.


Every time I see one of these babies I want one more and more. I’d settle for a Sonett III as these are much rarer and harder to get, but geez they’re nice.


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