Some of the Last Saabs Ever Built Are Heading to Auction
Never registered, these three pre-production models are technically new cars to be sold by a long-dead company.
www.caranddriver.comLatest Saab car factory auction news centers on Trollhättan, Sweden, where the last development cars and prototypes from the old Saab NEVS era are being auctioned.
- Key developments: A batch of final Saab and NEVS development vehicles, including autonomous and electric prototypes, are heading to public auction at the Trollhättan plant. This marks a closing chapter for Saab at its historic site.[1][3]
- Auction timeline and scope: The sale is being conducted by Klaravik, with bidding running May 21–30, and a live finale event planned at the Trollhättan facility. All cars are offered with no reserve price, highlighting Saab’s archival and historical value rather than commercial liquidation.[3][7][9]
- Notable items: Among the vehicles are rare prototypes and an NEVS 9-3 Electric model, plus several late-production Saab 9-3 variants with relatively low mileage, making them especially sought after by enthusiasts and collectors.[4][3]
- Public access: The final auction event invites Saab fans and the public to visit the factory site for a last look, with auctions concluding at the end of May and a closing ceremony around the final sale date.[7][3]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline with exact auction dates, a list of the specific cars and prototypes, and links to the official Klaravik listing. Would you prefer a quick bullet roster or a compact table?
Citations:
- Saab Trollhättan auction details and prototypes: Carscoops, Road & Track.[1][3]
- Auction platform and dates: Road & Track, Klaravik, GlobeNewswire notified press releases.[9][3][4]
- Context on the final Saab cars and models: The Drive, Car and Driver, Jalopnik.[8][10][3]