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    Abandoned Since 1999: Saab Sonett | First Wash in 24 Years! | Car Detailing Restoration! Today, we tackle the interior & exterior of a Saab Sonett, that is covered in dirt and debris that hasn't been detailed in years that will require us to pressure wash the entire exterior, followed by a wash, clay bar and then polishing the paint to bring back its shine and a full interior detail including mold removal! If you find our videos satisfying or motivating make sure you hit subscribe! #barnfind #carcleaning #detailing #cleaning #restoration
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  • @Flavum
    @Flavum 7 месяцев назад +28

    Note the lack of rust - it's a fiberglass body which wasn't mentioned. My next door neighbor had one in the '70s in what Saab called "Indian Yellow", which was their version of orange.

  • @Migfer60
    @Migfer60 7 месяцев назад +13

    Should be in a museum, I have never seen this car before.

  • @giovanni5063
    @giovanni5063 7 месяцев назад +14

    Once had 3 of these in the yard, gave them away. The V4 is a Ford of Germany production. It was intended as an all-purpose utilitarian engine, think agricultural engine. A mighty 1 barrel carb sits on top. As for accidents, SAAB was an industry leader in safety with many innovations. There are many people that have hot rodded these cars.

    • @jasonjulian1
      @jasonjulian1 7 месяцев назад +1

      I bet this car with a turbo rotary would be a riot.

  • @uncieyoda4305
    @uncieyoda4305 6 месяцев назад +4

    I myself own a 1971 Saab Sonett that I daily drive! Among my three other Saabs... Saab is truly one of the best and most innovative car brands to ever exist. This yellow was always my favorite color on these cars. What a great find! Hopefully this beautiful car can eventually make its way back to a fellow Saab lover. Can't wait for the next video to see it running!

  • @AKLAIM1
    @AKLAIM1 7 месяцев назад +12

    This car deserves a better video. Or at the least, a long follow up video explaining what happened to it and what’s currently going on with it.

  • @ScrappersDetailing
    @ScrappersDetailing 7 месяцев назад +25

    Looks like you guys have an endless supply of unique vehicles to choose from. Very impressive!

    • @50H3i1
      @50H3i1 7 месяцев назад +4

      They offer free detailing to everyone . So they can choose the most interesting cars out of the people who reached out to them.
      But ngl this one was super rare and in perfect condition

  • @mattpipes5106
    @mattpipes5106 7 месяцев назад +9

    This has been the detail I have been eagerly awaiting ever since I saw this sweet little Sonett appearing in the background of your videos! This one is in great shape! They are such a rare sight, even when new… I lived in Seattle when I was a kid, which was kind of the SAAB capitol of the U.S. in the 70’s and 80’s, and I would see them driving around and thought they were one of the coolest cars ever. I had no idea about the manual pop up lights though, that really puts it over the top. Great video as always!

  • @Standard_Jay
    @Standard_Jay 7 месяцев назад +5

    SAAB made some cool cars.

  • @maxmartin7080
    @maxmartin7080 5 месяцев назад +3

    Saab was a brilliant car make! Extremely reliable, enormous focus on safety and built to last. Such a shame they are no more. Way ahead of their time. As for seat belts, they were invented by the Swedes and first in Volvo so I have no doubt these ones are just as safe.

  • @marjoriegrant8100
    @marjoriegrant8100 7 месяцев назад +3

    Oh I love this car!! Hopefully it gets to be on the road soon!

  • @edbarrett4969
    @edbarrett4969 7 месяцев назад +3

    As Sonetts go, that one is in great shape. Certainly deserves to be back on the road.

  • @tmdillon1969
    @tmdillon1969 7 месяцев назад +18

    GM ruined and then killed one of the most innovative car makers in the world when they bought SAAB. It's a GD shame.

  • @khra83
    @khra83 7 месяцев назад +15

    Never seen a Sonett before, a really stunning car. Wonder if the driveline is in reasonable condition or a big pile of rust 🤔
    Would like a follow up video, get it running again 😃

  • @rob6876
    @rob6876 7 месяцев назад +6

    Wow!! I've never heard of that model, but that car looks amazing!!! It was so cool to see it was pretty much rodent free and didn't have any major damage to it, if any at all. I love those pop-up headlights, and the mechanics of it are so simple. I think we've made things too convenient and, in return, complicated for us with our everyday gadgets and technology. So cool to see how simple things were once upon a time. Excellent job, as always!!

  • @briant1701
    @briant1701 7 месяцев назад +2

    Nice to see you guys do a car that still has floorboards again

  • @johngrant1337
    @johngrant1337 7 месяцев назад +4

    I had a friend in Provo Utah who owned a Saab Sonett in 1972 ( 1973) to 19XX . I rode in the car all the time with him (his names was Wayne I hope he is alive and well it, been around 50 years from the last time I saw him and talked to him).

    • @absentstars474
      @absentstars474 7 месяцев назад

      Look him up. You can find anyone online.

  • @mikemcguffin6528
    @mikemcguffin6528 4 месяца назад +1

    Great job guys

  • @btinsley1
    @btinsley1 7 месяцев назад +1

    APPLAAAAAUSE!!! THAT'S A CCC (CERTIFIED COOL CAR) 😊😊😊

  • @garrettbriscoe2000
    @garrettbriscoe2000 7 месяцев назад +4

    Keep up the good work. Love the vids

  • @RaldasDetails
    @RaldasDetails 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome video brother! It was nice to meet you at Sema 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @graemetaylor4149
    @graemetaylor4149 7 месяцев назад +1

    Seatbelts were a real memory jolt! As soon as I saw them I remembered being in a car with them as a youngster. Guess it was my Grandfathers 1975 SAAB 99!
    Always wanted a Sonnett but they are scarcer than rocking horse poo!
    Thanks for the video.

    • @meldert
      @meldert 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yep, my parents had a Saab 99 when I was a little kid in the late 1970ies and the early 1980ies, it had the same seatbelts.

  • @stevenlars4914
    @stevenlars4914 4 месяца назад

    You guys did a fantastic job on an iconic car. Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thanks from a Saab fan.

  • @Hitman23NYY
    @Hitman23NYY 7 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful car! Looks fantastic. I think I had the Matchbox version of this.

  • @ProfessionalDriver101
    @ProfessionalDriver101 7 месяцев назад +2

    There's always some Saab story that's gotta get shared 😛

  • @martwebb32
    @martwebb32 7 месяцев назад +1

    So cool, this thing has the same dash switches as my Dad's old truck (a Scania) with whom Saab later merged companies to create Saab Scania

  • @owensdetailing5333
    @owensdetailing5333 6 месяцев назад

    Love that Saab, that is a first for me. As always an excellent detailing job.

  • @Nick-xe7ek
    @Nick-xe7ek 7 месяцев назад +1

    What a nice car!👍

  • @stuartarneaud218
    @stuartarneaud218 7 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful car

  • @mllanest
    @mllanest 7 месяцев назад

    what a beauty!!! awesome job

  • @jackgaul7376
    @jackgaul7376 7 месяцев назад

    You did a fantastic job on this car

  • @johnsomers8269
    @johnsomers8269 7 месяцев назад +5

    You guys are fantastic! Thanks for showing off this amazing vehicle. Saab only made well tested safety features. Rest assured you would be safe in a Saab!!! There are Saab clubs where you could get keys for it. The Taunus V4 is lively and fun in this awesome car.

    • @puttec5081
      @puttec5081 7 месяцев назад

      yes, but shall they not try to start and run the car ?

  • @Andrew-zs5tc
    @Andrew-zs5tc 7 месяцев назад

    I test drove one in the 1980s and considered buying it as my first car. It was a cool car.

  • @Evolition180
    @Evolition180 7 месяцев назад

    It’s great to see you guys clean up a car that isn’t a total rusted out piece of crap. It makes it much more satisfying in the end👍👍👍

  • @thereal_sebastiankoenig
    @thereal_sebastiankoenig 7 месяцев назад +5

    Please guys @WD Detailing, the interior is always my favorite part, don’t cut it that short! Also, the polishing phase could have been way longer in the video! 🙏🏾
    Other than that: beautiful work, have a great weekend boys!

    • @rickc357
      @rickc357 7 месяцев назад

      I agree...you guys show us all 4 tires/wheels being detailed...show us one, LOL..more time on the paint. That car is in great shape.

  • @travel_with_my_bike
    @travel_with_my_bike 6 месяцев назад +1

    Really amazing Car!

  • @ArtCartersWrestlingLibrary
    @ArtCartersWrestlingLibrary 7 месяцев назад +1

    I LOVE that color on a car, I call it Taxi Cab Yellow. Hopefully, whoever owns it will get it running and back on the streets.

  • @FreedomRock44
    @FreedomRock44 7 месяцев назад +1

    AWESOME JOB and looks great!!!!!!!

  • @ryetim32
    @ryetim32 7 месяцев назад +2

    Maybe you should add mechanics to the team and get these running too

  • @09tahoeppv
    @09tahoeppv 7 месяцев назад +1

    Dam that car was in good shap just dirt as hell well the outside the inside wasnt bad at all glad it was stored in a garage

  • @tonicalia1981
    @tonicalia1981 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome job guys ❤❤❤

  • @Shadowman...
    @Shadowman... 7 месяцев назад

    Finally a car that doesn't have huge chunks of paint missing ~ My OCD thanks you ☺

  • @ouiji1963
    @ouiji1963 7 месяцев назад +5

    Great video this week guys. I wonder what this car is worth. It's in amazing condition.

    • @Andrew-zs5tc
      @Andrew-zs5tc 7 месяцев назад +1

      About $9,000 in good shape according to Hagerty. It probably needs $10,000 in work to bring it up to that value.

  • @MrWill73
    @MrWill73 7 месяцев назад

    One of the best transformations you guys have done!👍👍👍

  • @roderickmcv7886
    @roderickmcv7886 4 месяца назад

    I grew up on 2 cycle 3 cylinder model 95 station wagon , then V4 95, then 96 V4. Had the Sonet 2 and 3. Same engine, transaxle, 1/2 shafts etc. Build exchange renew, kept them going. They had freewheeling too, let off the gas and it coasts for improver gas mileage. Drove from LA to San Francisco, on one tank of gas in my red/orange Sonet III.

  • @grfredricksen7067
    @grfredricksen7067 7 месяцев назад

    The Saab was a great car!!! I used to race in rallies and could never beat the Saab sonett

  • @mikereinhardt4807
    @mikereinhardt4807 3 месяца назад

    I owned one in 1976, great little car. The engine was a Ford industrial V4. Parts for it are fairly easy to come by. The exhaust and other parts were really expensive and hard to come by even in 1975. They went great in the snow and ice...

  • @gregj7916
    @gregj7916 7 месяцев назад

    Good effort, surprisingly the interior brown & exterior yellow go well together, it’s a nice simple car

  • @tommymagnusson
    @tommymagnusson 6 месяцев назад

    Way beautiful transformation

  • @user-zi2pl6bq6y
    @user-zi2pl6bq6y 7 месяцев назад +1

    I had forgotten about those; looked like a Datsun Z-28 designed by commitee.

  • @ryetim32
    @ryetim32 7 месяцев назад

    What a cool ride

  • @der_kluger_gunther8391
    @der_kluger_gunther8391 7 месяцев назад +1

    i noticed this car in the background and you guys answered me as well! and it's cool to see finally her detail, i'm speechless honestly, i love this whole car. something i would like to own for sure

  • @MrTx2
    @MrTx2 7 месяцев назад

    I had a saab 99 with that buckle for seatbelt. I had that car for many years and I still miss that buckle. It worked very well and where so easy and fast to use with one hand.

  • @lennartengel1971
    @lennartengel1971 7 месяцев назад

    The wheels are a real cool design and quite big for the age.

  • @rasmuswi
    @rasmuswi 4 месяца назад

    Those Sonetts are indeed rare. Being a native Swede, living in Sweden, I think I've seen one less than a handful times in my entire life! As others have pointed out it's a 96 with "sporty" bodywork.

  • @ricardoderobles9494
    @ricardoderobles9494 7 месяцев назад

    Nice clean up car came out like new.

  • @Mccalempillay
    @Mccalempillay 7 месяцев назад

    Amazing work as always guys,love from South Africa🇿🇦 🎉

  • @mikeomalley5407
    @mikeomalley5407 7 месяцев назад

    Great reset guys! Liked the lower back seat cushion, as I have lower back issues 👍

  • @villaindeku6016
    @villaindeku6016 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful

  • @icefoxx1523
    @icefoxx1523 7 месяцев назад +1

    *Kind of reminds me of a 1972 to 1973 Mach 1 in the front and a Datsun in the back*

  • @meerkat9113
    @meerkat9113 7 месяцев назад

    Just, wow.

  • @davidt3563
    @davidt3563 7 месяцев назад +1

    Another impressive job my dudes!
    As far as those seatbelts, its a nead idea but I'm sus about the mounting hardware and that clip strength.

  • @gatouchstone
    @gatouchstone 7 месяцев назад

    Amazing car.

  • @MYJ61
    @MYJ61 7 месяцев назад +1

    So Saab was famous for their 3cylinder 2stroke engine. But to make it more appealing to the masses they contracted with Ford to use a V4 engine used in their domestic tractors. All 93, 95, 96 and 97’s had the V4 if not the 2stroke. The Sonett is model 97. 93 is the station wagon version of the 95/96 series. Saab and Volvo shared much early safety technology including seatbelt systems. The body of all Sonetts are fiberglass for light weight.

  • @kevinbarrett9615
    @kevinbarrett9615 7 месяцев назад

    So cool, tired of all the usual cars , l would love to see this at my local car night.

  • @laivatietajaYT
    @laivatietajaYT 7 месяцев назад

    Saab's are very cool cars. Good video👍👍

  • @bluerazor7049
    @bluerazor7049 7 месяцев назад +35

    Beautiful car, I am sure glad that it was kept in a garage where rodents didn't chew it out and that it was in perfect condition. If only the owner can find the keys.

    • @puttec5081
      @puttec5081 7 месяцев назад +3

      yes, but shall they not try to start and run the car ?

  • @anthonydelguerra1000
    @anthonydelguerra1000 7 месяцев назад

    I watch every week you guys do a amazing job

    • @puttec5081
      @puttec5081 7 месяцев назад

      yes, but shall they not try to start and run the car ?

  • @robertgorman5622
    @robertgorman5622 7 месяцев назад

    I can't wait to see y'all do that red car next to that 1

  • @jasonstovall7849
    @jasonstovall7849 7 месяцев назад

    You guys did a good job

    • @puttec5081
      @puttec5081 7 месяцев назад

      yes, but shall they not try to start and run the car ?

  • @exerperez420
    @exerperez420 4 месяца назад

    That’s a beautiful car 🚘 wow good job buddy 🙏👍👍❤️🇺🇸

  • @nautospavn
    @nautospavn 7 месяцев назад

    Good Detail

  • @deweyfoulk3630
    @deweyfoulk3630 7 месяцев назад

    I have owned several Sonett IIIs. One additional seat adjustment is the lumbar cushsion. It moves up and down.

  • @Christianlebeaugosse
    @Christianlebeaugosse 7 месяцев назад

    magnifique saab jolie travail bravo

  • @PeteLenz
    @PeteLenz 7 месяцев назад

    Great car and fantastic work! This is a Sonett III. (3)! And the body is Fiberglas, it’s a V4 Ford engine

  • @windronner1
    @windronner1 2 месяца назад

    This was such a cool car. From a company from a country known for great rally drivers and innovative cars. And if I’m correct, the body is fiberglass.

  • @ronnietalarchyk-kh3pq
    @ronnietalarchyk-kh3pq 7 месяцев назад

    That's one cool car !

  • @frankwyant7175
    @frankwyant7175 7 месяцев назад

    Really cool
    Mine”s blue

  • @Jennifer-yy2ri
    @Jennifer-yy2ri 7 месяцев назад

    Wow!! Old cars are *better* than new ones..nowadays they are basically the same : big and rounded ..old cars well... They had their own character! I mean..look at that beautifulness😅 for me old cars are pure gold!

  • @stevewells-nx8nx
    @stevewells-nx8nx 7 месяцев назад

    An absolutely beautiful clean up of this ultra rare car !

    • @puttec5081
      @puttec5081 7 месяцев назад

      yes, but shall they not try to start and run the car ?

  • @wilcothefox
    @wilcothefox 7 месяцев назад

    The red Vauxhall Victor next to the Saab is great. I own one. Made by Lesney.

  • @gunsnsails
    @gunsnsails 7 месяцев назад

    Breathing life back into a classic!

  • @dedejazz
    @dedejazz 7 месяцев назад

    Wow! 🤩 Cool car guys!!! I loved 🥰

    • @puttec5081
      @puttec5081 7 месяцев назад +1

      yes, but shall they not try to start and run the car ?

  • @donelson2
    @donelson2 7 месяцев назад +1

    I used to have one of these. Mine was a 71, though, which had much better lines due to the lack of crash bumpers. Mine was also this color (Sonnet yellow). It's powered by a 1.7 L Ford V4.

  • @asbjrnkviststergaardhundru4846
    @asbjrnkviststergaardhundru4846 Месяц назад

    Love a Sonett 😊
    The reason the wheels are locked, is because the only way to get the key out of the ignition is to put the gear in reverse.. (a safety feature from Saab, my 1967 saab 96 v4 had the same feature)

  • @billtaglia2865
    @billtaglia2865 7 месяцев назад

    One of your best transformations. Looks a little 240Z like.

  • @user-qx4ps3fg6r
    @user-qx4ps3fg6r 7 месяцев назад

    Had a friend who had one of these in the same color. I had to fix something on the exhaust system for him. I liked the way the door handles are on the top edge of the door. You guys did a great job and I'm glad it was in such good shape. Later on he got a Saab 900 Turbo.

  • @Lovetheducks
    @Lovetheducks 6 месяцев назад

    This car needs to be restored and driven again. What a shame.

  • @rolar321
    @rolar321 7 месяцев назад +2

    I'm from Sweden, so it's nothing strange with a Saab Sonett

    • @Vinterfrid
      @Vinterfrid 2 месяца назад

      I am also from Sweden, and I haven't seen many Saab Sonett on the roads in my days. So yes - it's a rare care even in its homeland.

  • @osc8
    @osc8 7 месяцев назад

    Hey those Michelin XZX wheels are pretty cool with their classic tread pattern look! They’re sought after by the CalLook VW beetle guys

  • @josemiguelmendozahernandez1779
    @josemiguelmendozahernandez1779 7 месяцев назад

    Cool car

  • @1mic3
    @1mic3 7 месяцев назад

    I think this car took a few styling tips from half a dozen other cars and put them all together. The rear reminds me of a Datsun 280z. Great transformation guys👍👍👍

  • @dalegereaux1863
    @dalegereaux1863 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice work ! 👍
    Maybe you should hire a retired car thief so they can hotwire them for you so you can see if they run after you make them look like new again. 😉

  • @rwamchubb7977
    @rwamchubb7977 7 месяцев назад

    My friends dad loved Saab. I remember my friend driving one of those cars to school. The only thing is it was Olive green.

  • @1blindmarc
    @1blindmarc 7 месяцев назад +1

    This is a sonett lll. Frame is aluminum, body is fiberglass, and in 73’ the V3 2-stroke engine in previous models was replaced by a V4 supplied by ford.

  • @ryetim32
    @ryetim32 7 месяцев назад

    The condition of this car is almost like new, A testament to Saab i think

  • @jackielee727
    @jackielee727 7 месяцев назад

    That car is sweet. I can't believe people didn't buy it.

  • @alfredritcher
    @alfredritcher 7 месяцев назад +1

    Yes it is the same thing as the Saab 96 it is the Ford motor from the mercury Capri

  • @villehytonen7279
    @villehytonen7279 7 месяцев назад +1

    Now this is something new. Saab was a very popular brand in Finland back in the day but I have never heard of this model. Was it only made for US market?

  • @artSFCA
    @artSFCA 6 месяцев назад

    A friend in high school had one. I thought it looked pretty cool back then.

  • @michaelcoonce6694
    @michaelcoonce6694 7 месяцев назад

    Our neighbors had a orange one. It was a.blast to drive. Also amazingly reliable
    But it definitely had some odd features