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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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 😃
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).
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!!
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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...
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.
I had one of these in Royal Blue back in the '80's. My first car and , a great little ride. My Dad was so freaked out by its size he had a mechanic install a foot activated truck horn. If you think that didn't get people's attention, think again. Unfortunately for me, Sonnets were made of fiberglass. Some jag off turned in front of me a couple of years after I got it and the whole body literally blew up. Totaled. To this day, I miss that little car.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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👍👍👍
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)
This is great! I've owned two Sonett IIIs over the years and currently have a few other vintage Saabs in the stable. You're right in saying that the engine is related to the V4 in the 96 you previously detailed on the channel. Your 96 should have the 1.5 liter version, whereas this car has the 1.7. Power output is almost identical, as is most everything aside from the displacement and the air intake. If you want to complete the V4-powered Saab trifecta, I have a 1972 95 (the 7-passenger station wagon version of these cars) down in KY that could use a good detail!
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!
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. 😉
I love the Saab Sonett, it was so weird it was awesome......I actually have an orange 1973 Sonett III. For the record, it's a Ford Taunus V4, 1.5 or 1.7 depending on the year
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.
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.
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!
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.
I bet this car with a turbo rotary would be a riot.
@@jasonjulian1 Unfortunately the chassis doesn't really match the looks, but it definitely matches the engine.
Should be in a museum, I have never seen this car before.
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.
Looks like you guys have an endless supply of unique vehicles to choose from. Very impressive!
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
GM ruined and then killed one of the most innovative car makers in the world when they bought SAAB. It's a GD shame.
As Sonetts go, that one is in great shape. Certainly deserves to be back on the road.
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!
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 😃
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).
Look him up. You can find anyone online.
SAAB made some cool cars.
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!!
Oh I love this car!! Hopefully it gets to be on the road soon!
Great job guys
Nice to see you guys do a car that still has floorboards again
APPLAAAAAUSE!!! THAT'S A CCC (CERTIFIED COOL CAR) 😊😊😊
Really amazing Car!
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
Maybe you should add mechanics to the team and get these running too
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👍👍👍
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
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
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.
Finally a car that doesn't have huge chunks of paint missing ~ My OCD thanks you ☺
*Kind of reminds me of a 1972 to 1973 Mach 1 in the front and a Datsun in the back*
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.
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.
Awesome video brother! It was nice to meet you at Sema 👍🏻👍🏻
Keep up the good work. Love the vids
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...
I test drove one in the 1980s and considered buying it as my first car. It was a cool car.
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.
I had one of these in Royal Blue back in the '80's. My first car and , a great little ride. My Dad was so freaked out by its size he had a mechanic install a foot activated truck horn. If you think that didn't get people's attention, think again. Unfortunately for me, Sonnets were made of fiberglass. Some jag off turned in front of me a couple of years after I got it and the whole body literally blew up. Totaled. To this day, I miss that little car.
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.
yes, but shall they not try to start and run the car ?
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.
I'm from Sweden, so it's nothing strange with a Saab Sonett
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.
Good effort, surprisingly the interior brown & exterior yellow go well together, it’s a nice simple car
Yes it is the same thing as the Saab 96 it is the Ford motor from the mercury Capri
Beautiful car
What a nice car!👍
I have owned several Sonett IIIs. One additional seat adjustment is the lumbar cushsion. It moves up and down.
Beautiful car! Looks fantastic. I think I had the Matchbox version of this.
The Saab was a great car!!! I used to race in rallies and could never beat the Saab sonett
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.
yes, but shall they not try to start and run the car ?
AWESOME JOB and looks great!!!!!!!
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.
That red car's a Vauxhall Victor FA! No idea they had them in Canada/America! *The engine will be a Ford V4 either a 1700 cc or 2 litre.
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.
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.
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
what a beauty!!! awesome job
One of the best transformations you guys have done!👍👍👍
Breathing life back into a classic!
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👍👍👍
There's always some Saab story that's gotta get shared 😛
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)
You guys did a fantastic job on an iconic car. Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thanks from a Saab fan.
Great video this week guys. I wonder what this car is worth. It's in amazing condition.
About $9,000 in good shape according to Hagerty. It probably needs $10,000 in work to bring it up to that value.
You did a fantastic job on this car
An absolutely beautiful clean up of this ultra rare car !
yes, but shall they not try to start and run the car ?
Its a front wheel drive V-4cylinder car, and the body is fiberglass like a kit car or Corvette
Great reset guys! Liked the lower back seat cushion, as I have lower back issues 👍
Love that Saab, that is a first for me. As always an excellent detailing job.
This is great! I've owned two Sonett IIIs over the years and currently have a few other vintage Saabs in the stable. You're right in saying that the engine is related to the V4 in the 96 you previously detailed on the channel. Your 96 should have the 1.5 liter version, whereas this car has the 1.7. Power output is almost identical, as is most everything aside from the displacement and the air intake. If you want to complete the V4-powered Saab trifecta, I have a 1972 95 (the 7-passenger station wagon version of these cars) down in KY that could use a good detail!
Awesome job guys ❤❤❤
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.
Way beautiful transformation
You know that the car is rare if it looks like a Mustang Mach 1 and Nissan 240Z Fairlady had a baby.
Amazing work as always guys,love from South Africa🇿🇦 🎉
Great car and fantastic work! This is a Sonett III. (3)! And the body is Fiberglas, it’s a V4 Ford engine
Very nice detail on a unique car, good one
I watch every week you guys do a amazing job
yes, but shall they not try to start and run the car ?
The wheels are a real cool design and quite big for the age.
What a cool ride
Wow! 🤩 Cool car guys!!! I loved 🥰
yes, but shall they not try to start and run the car ?
I had forgotten about those; looked like a Datsun Z-28 designed by commitee.
It is rare enough as it is, but in that condition too, even more so. That will go for a lot. Especially in it's native land of Sweden. What a find!
Just, wow.
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!
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.
My friends dad loved Saab. I remember my friend driving one of those cars to school. The only thing is it was Olive green.
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. 😉
I would love to own this car. Absolutely stunning, especially in that yellow. I’m sure a good locksmith can make a new set of keys for it as well.
Why bottom to the Top???
I love the Saab Sonett, it was so weird it was awesome......I actually have an orange 1973 Sonett III. For the record, it's a Ford Taunus V4, 1.5 or 1.7 depending on the year
You guys did a good job
yes, but shall they not try to start and run the car ?
Looks great and the condition be good if had keys to fire up
The red Vauxhall Victor next to the Saab is great. I own one. Made by Lesney.
amazing job as always, interested to know what degreaser you guys use ? didn't see it mentioned in your products list, keep up the awesome work
Suppose to bring that classic Saab in the classic cars collection in the Garage obviously, it’s gotta be a treasure car.
I thought for a minute it was a brickland
What a stunning looking little vehicle and you guys made it look so nice 👍👍
It is a Bricklin, not a Brickland.
I can't wait to see y'all do that red car next to that 1
Beautiful
Nice clean up car came out like new.
So cool, tired of all the usual cars , l would love to see this at my local car night.
This car needs to be restored and driven again. What a shame.