This is starting to feel like a Saab 900-specific place, but honestly, there seem to be a good batch of them out there right now. Surprisingly, there are even more than the featured cars, but the ones shown here seem to represent some of the best or most unique of the cars available. In terms of its performance models, Saab had the SPG cars starting in 1986, and the Aero cars starting in 1993, but this is neither of those. It’s a 900 turbo with a very 1980s aero package – whale tail rear spoiler, deep front spoiler, SPG-style side cladding and rear vent covers, and rear skirts. Is it possible this is an SPG and the seller is simply not aware? You can find this 1986 Saab 900 turbo maybe-SPG for $3488 in Fremont, CA.
Eighties Aero – 1988 Saab 900 Turbo
October 15, 2013Fit For Royalty – 1972 Reliant Regal
October 14, 2013This is a vehicle that brings in many firsts for us – first three-wheeler, first Reliant, first fiberglass sedan. It’s not the most popular car for its driving experience, though it’s certainly achieved a level of infamy for its odd looks and handling. It’s had a prominent place in a couple of major British comedies, and its younger brother, the Robin, was featured in a Top Gear episode for its tendency to roll on hard turns. And for those who aren’t familiar with these, that’s not body roll – they tip over on their side! You can find this 1972 Reliant Regal in Ferndale, WA for $3500.
Too Clean – 1969 BMW 1602 2-liter
October 13, 2013It’s about time for another classic BMW feature. Why? Being needlessly partial to the members of the RustyButTrusty fleet, perhaps. But you just featured an E23, you say… well, from the E12 onwards, things were far more civilized and luxurious, while the E10/Neue Klasse cars are in the vein of earlier BMWs with spartan all-vinyl interiors, four cylinder engines, 4-speed transmissions and drums on the rear wheels. It is hard to believe that you can find an early spartan car for the same price as a 15-year-old with all the luxury gewgaws. Anyway, enough blather – you can find this 1969 1602 with a 2002 engine for $4000 in New Orleans, LA.


