The Saab 96 was presented at a Stockholm press conference on February 17, 1960. It was well received and proved popular. The 96 was not completely new–you will notice the front was relatively unchanged from its predecessor the 93 (sitting in the competition car area). This model, the 96v4, received a new 4-stroke, 4 cylinder engine for the 1967 model year. The rear was extensively redesigned to incorporate a larger rear window, wider back seat, larger trunk, new fuel tank, and larger rear lights. An instant success, the 96v4 helped Saab to a 41% increase in sales in 1967, a year that overall car sales fell almost 10% in Sweden. The blue Saab wagon sitting next to this car is the same model but with a 2-stroke motor.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (SAAB)
Country of Origin: Sweden
Drivetrain Configuration: Front engine mounted longitudinally, front wheel drive
Engine: 1498cc, 4 stroke, V-4, 65 hp
Transmission: 4 speed manual
Top Speed: 94 miles per hour
Years of Production: 1960-75
Number Produced: 326,570
Original Cost: ____
A Note About the Display of Our Collection
Thank you for viewing our collection online! Please note that our collection contains over 330 cars and motorcycles though we only have room to display approximately 150 at a time. Therefore, the item you are viewing may not be on display when you visit the museum in person.
