1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo Convertible Talladega Edition 5-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Hagerty Marketplace is honored to offer a selection of vehicles from The SugarCreek Collection. This private collection in southwestern Ohio is supported by its own in-house restoration and maintenance shop, with a full-time staff of craftsmen. The passion of one car enthusiast can be benefited by all to enjoy, as cars return to the road after extensive builds and care. The garage is a true spectrum of car enthusiast dreams, ranging from unfinished restorations to million-dollar builds, American muscle to European classic, drag racers to off-road machines. There is truly something for everyone in SugarCreek. 

This selection of vehicles offered by SugarCreek feature premium American classics, as well as a wide assortment of European enthusiast cars. 

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“A tribute to Saab’s engineering spirit and endurance legacy.” The 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo Convertible Talladega Edition was a limited-production model created to commemorate Saab’s record-breaking endurance run at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama in 1996. During this event, six Saab 900s—including turbocharged and V6 variants—ran continuously for days, setting 40 international speed and endurance records. One of these remarkable cars, a 2.0-liter turbocharged 900 SE, covered over 25,000 miles at an average speed exceeding 140 mph. 

To honor this achievement, Saab released the Talladega Edition in 1997. Only 97 manual-transmission convertibles were produced for the U.S. market. These cars featured unique styling cues such as body-colored bumpers, mirrors, and a front spoiler, along with 16-inch BBS alloy wheels and a Saab sport exhaust. All were painted Black, while inside the Talladega Edition offered Sand leather upholstery, heated power seats, and a woodgrain dash with special instrumentation. 

Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four producing 185 horsepower, the car delivered spirited performance through a five-speed manual transmission. The Talladega Edition stands as a tribute to Saab’s engineering prowess and motorsport heritage, blending performance, rarity, and Scandinavian design in a distinctive convertible package. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The SugarCreek Collection 

• Limited to 97 units imported to the U.S. 

• Finished in Black (170) over a Sand Beige Leather (K3) interior 

• Black power convertible soft top 

• 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four rated at 185 hp 

• Five-speed manual transmission 

• Sport-tuned suspension and exhaust 

Features 

• Special Talladega badging 

• Body-colored bumpers and mirrors 

• Unique front spoiler 

• 16-inch BBS alloy wheels 

• Heated front seats 

• Power-adjustable driver and passenger seats 

• Woodgrain dashboard trim 

• Special instrumentation cluster 

• Air conditioning 

• Power steering  

• Power brakes  

• Power windows  

• Cruise Control  

• Power Outer Mirrors  

• Fog Lights 

• Power Headlight Wipers 

• Recent maintenance includes: 

  • New battery 

  • New tires 

  • Perform service 

  • New air filter 

  • New flasher switch 

Known Imperfections 

• The CARFAX Vehicle History Report notes on 20 April 2005: “Accident reported,” “Vehicle involved in a rear-end collision with another motor vehicle,” “Damage to rear,” “Functional damage reported,” and “Airbags did not deploy.”

Included 

• Keys

Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this two owner 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo Convertible Talladega in Florida and Ohio. It joined The SugarCreek Collection in March 2010. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

 Contact: Matt Lowney    Phone: 623.308.2640    email: mlowney@hagerty.com