Klaravik: End of an era: Last Saab cars remaining at Trollhättan factory head to auction
The last remaining Saab cars at the Trollhättan factory, including three 2014 Saab 9-3 Aero models and four development vehicles, will be auctioned via Klaravik starting May 21, with a live finale on May 30. The auction marks the end of Saab’s mass production era in Sweden, with all vehicles sold without reserve and open to public viewing before departure.
The final Saab cars produced at the historic Trollhättan factory in Sweden are set to leave the premises for good, auctioned through Klaravik starting May 21. The auction includes three 2014 Saab 9-3 Aero models with low chassis numbers, among the last mass-produced Saab vehicles, alongside four unique development cars built under Nevs ownership. These include an electric 9-3 developed in Trollhättan, a self-driving test vehicle, an in-wheel motor prototype, and a range-extender electric car. Klaravik, the Nordic’s largest auction house for machinery and vehicles, is hosting the event, calling it a historic tribute to Sweden’s automotive heritage. The auctions will conclude with a live finale on May 30 at the Trollhättan factory, where the public can view the cars before they are sold without reserve. All seven vehicles will start at 0 SEK, ensuring accessibility for collectors. Nevs, the current owner of Saab, framed the auction as a dignified farewell to the brand’s legacy. CEO Nina Selander noted that Saab remains culturally significant, and the auction honors its 76-year history in Trollhättan. The factory once employed 10,000 workers but now marks the end of mass production after millions of Saabs were built there. The auction features rare development vehicles, including an electric 9-3 built in China but engineered in Trollhättan, and a self-driving test car used for road data collection. Other prototypes showcase advanced technologies like in-wheel motors and range-extender systems. Klaravik’s CEO, Carita Nero, described the sale as unprecedented, emphasizing the emotional weight of these vehicles as symbols of Swedish industrial history. The auctions run from May 21 to May 30, culminating in Trollhättan, where attendees can bid or observe the final chapter of Saab’s production era. Klaravik, part of the European TBAuctions group, sold over €410 million in machinery and vehicles in 2025, but this auction stands out for its cultural significance. The event underscores Saab’s enduring influence, from its 1949 debut to its modern innovations under Nevs.
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