The Last Remnants Of Saab Sold For A Surprising Amount Of Money
The last seven Saab 9-3 cars, including prototypes and pre-production models, were sold at auction in Trollhättan, Sweden, with the 2018 NEVS 9-3 electric car fetching the highest price of $27,000. The entire lot sold for a combined total of $107,000, with six cars averaging just $13,300 each, marking the end of Saab’s automotive production legacy after bankruptcy." "article": "The final seven Saab cars, all Saab 9-3 models, were auctioned off at the company’s former factory in Trollhättan, Sweden, on June 2024. Four of the cars were branded under NEVS (National Electric Vehicle Sweden), which acquired Saab’s assets in 2012 after its bankruptcy. The auction included prototypes and pre-production vehicles, including a Saab 9-3 Aero and NEVS 9-3 electric variants, some with autonomous or range extender features. The 2018 NEVS 9-3 electric car sold for 252,000 Swedish kronor, equivalent to $27,000, the highest price among the lot. Despite Saab’s historic reputation, the remaining six cars sold for an average of $13,300 each, with the entire batch totaling $107,000. The vehicles included a 2018 NEVS 9-3 electric car, two Saab 9-3 Aero pre-production models, and three NEVS prototypes. The auction drew enthusiasts from 47 countries, reflecting Saab’s global legacy as an automotive icon since 1945. NEVS had struggled to revive the brand after acquiring Saab’s assets, failing to produce a viable electric successor. The sale marked the definitive end of Saab’s automotive production, with the last cars leaving the factory in Trollhättan. Saab’s decline began in 2011 when the brand filed for bankruptcy under General Motors’ ownership. NEVS later purchased the rights to develop an electric version of the Saab 9-3 but ultimately failed to sustain production. The auction was organized by Klaravik, which noted the event’s international reach, with attendees traveling from Europe and the U.S. to bid on the final Saab models.
The final seven Saab cars, all Saab 9-3 models, were auctioned off at the company’s former factory in Trollhättan, Sweden, on June 2024. Four of the cars were branded under NEVS (National Electric Vehicle Sweden), which acquired Saab’s assets in 2012 after its bankruptcy. The auction included prototypes and pre-production vehicles, including a Saab 9-3 Aero and NEVS 9-3 electric variants, some with autonomous or range extender features. The 2018 NEVS 9-3 electric car sold for 252,000 Swedish kronor, equivalent to $27,000, the highest price among the lot. Despite Saab’s historic reputation, the remaining six cars sold for an average of $13,300 each, with the entire batch totaling $107,000. The vehicles included a 2018 NEVS 9-3 electric car, two Saab 9-3 Aero pre-production models, and three NEVS prototypes. The auction drew enthusiasts from 47 countries, reflecting Saab’s global legacy as an automotive icon since 1945. NEVS had struggled to revive the brand after acquiring Saab’s assets, failing to produce a viable electric successor. The sale marked the definitive end of Saab’s automotive production, with the last cars leaving the factory in Trollhättan. Saab’s decline began in 2011 when the brand filed for bankruptcy under General Motors’ ownership. NEVS later purchased the rights to develop an electric version of the Saab 9-3 but ultimately failed to sustain production. The auction was organized by Klaravik, which noted the event’s international reach, with attendees traveling from Europe and the U.S. to bid on the final Saab models.
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