Saab 96 1964 two stroke

[@LutzBrux1]

Yeah go ahead and laugh. But that car won rallies against Porsche, Ford, Mini and all the other cherished rallye greats...

[@CreRay]

What’s there to laugh? It’s just a cool compact swedish family car from the early 60s. The 2 stroke wasn’t per se what customers wanted around that age but it still sold well.

[@pettsonochfindusdvd4787]

Im s Swedish and grandma had this car that It was not Sports Model but it sound great But we still have it have it but it's in the barn now because Stop priming it in the light 80s still runs and drives though with take it out again this year

[@rgracing4109]

I like it because it's a two stroke

[@urworstnightmare123]

My first car was a 64 Bullnose. Fantastic car, wish I still had it but it rotted out badly by 1973. Changed my life as I ended up a technician at a Saab dealers for 11 years. The worst thing on the car though, was the front drum brakes. They faded when stopping from high speed and you were left with no brakes at all. The Saab engine was very popular with sidecar road racers back in the day. Won lots of big rallies against Porches, Healys, Minis and the like with drivers like Carlson. The works cars produced double the power of the standard engine at 80bhp. The car was very light and handled well especially in the snow. I had many V4 96’s and raced one with a 2.8 ford Granada engine that fitted straight onto the Saab gearbox. This produced 130bhp but never handled like the 2 stroke

[@land7776]

My Uncle had one of these and loved it. He bought it beecause it drove so well in the New England snow. Years later I bought a used 1969 96 with the FoMoCo V4. We used to do donuts in the snow.(even before I had a license, lol). Had to fix the slave cyllinder when bought, and later get the tie-rod mount welded. It shifted well, but sometimes the nylon ball in shifter would pop the spring when going into reverse, and shifter came out in your hand. You just popped it back in. Finally mom said it had to go. I advertised it for $200. Got a call from a girl who asked if it could make it cross-country. Her husband had joined the Marines, and she wanted to drive out from Md. to his station in 29 Palms Ca. I said yes, I think so, and showed her about the shifter. 'Got it' she said. A couple weeks later I got a post-card from her, the old Saab had made it, in 3 1/2 days of almost non-stop driving she said. Great! I thought about it later... why wouldn't it make it, the 96 was one of the best little rallye cars ever made.

[@Mman_-_79]

Old Saabs are so cool. They drive like nothing else.

[@mattikaki]

My first own car was Two Stroke Saab 96 -66 with the long hood (for next generation V4 engine) and I really liked that little car. It was fun to drive and the triple carburetor was awesome to service. Once I did it outside at night at -25 C below zero.

[@jackheinlein2031]

I miss mine. I had what I believe they called the Monte Carlo model. Oil injection pump with a reservoir so you didn't have to add oil to each gas fill-up. Also had three carburators one for each of the three cylinders. They also had a lever up and to the right of the accelerator pedal that enabled the driver to allow the car to freewheel. You could accellerate and when releasing the accelerator it would freewheel. Reduced fuel consumption. Flip it back if you wanted to downshift to use engine for deceleration. Very simple to work on the engine. No EPA stuff. I could remove the engine in about 15 minutes. Engine weighed about the same as a keg of beer

[@samosatler]

Freewheel yes, deceleration with a 2 stroke engine, seriously?🤔

[@stevekline3269]

My father bought a 1959 93B new, early in 1959. He gave it to me in 1967 as my first car at the age of 16. I learned to drive in it and spent the next two years having a blast in it. This was a "drivers" car, as not everyone could just jump in and take off. You had to understand the 2 cycle engine, front wheel drive, freewheeling, and of course, driving a 40 horsepower automobile in traffic! Alas, in my senior year of high school, I was bitten with the muscle car bug and bought a 1965 Chevelle Super Sport, 327, 4 speed, which the girls preferred over cruising in a Saab. Fond memories in the Saab, actually more fun than the Chevelle!

[@THOMASTHESAILOR]

The good ole days were Great, i had a similar time, Those little cars were actually more fun, I had 2 old VWs (1964 n 1965), back in 74', which I traded with my older brother for a 63 Impala SS.. M22 Muncie 4 speed, Headers, Air shocks, etc.. Eventually I traded it back for my Bugs, LOL.. the best days were the Crazy days.. But today, I sure wish I kept that Impala SS..

[@joshward7896]

Yup, my first car was a 93b

[@michaelhilber8284]

Sounds just like a small displacement dirt bike, 1970's vintage, small motocross racer like a Suzuki RM125

[@Erics5th]

Those two stroke Saab's sound pissed at the world... I love it!

[@gwoodson]

My first car I ever owned, 1967 Saab 96, two stroke. Such a cool car.

[@carlosabeiro]

Jdamdjma

[@DeerKoden]

If you think of it, its kind of a shame this car didnt take over the Beetle, with all its charme and the smile it literally puts on your face when you get to see and hear one coming your way :) such a nice little car!

[@craignehring]

My first SAAB was a 1965, second one was a 1967 with the oil pump. Sure wish I had either one today. Thanks for the memories

[@THOMASTHESAILOR]

What was the displacement of Your Saabs,? I never had one, I drove Bugs, like millions of other kids, :)

[@craignehring]

Both the 1965 and 1967 were 850 CC three cylinder engines. There were different things about them though. The 1965 was more traditional of the two cycle engine in that you had to add a can of 2-cycle oil to a tank full of gasoline. I remember buying this "Golden Spectro" that came in a can slightly smaller that a Quart can. (there were yet to be invented the plastic oil bottle) The 1967 had what was called oil injection. There was an oil tank that you had to keep full and oil was metered into the engine. My 1967 had the 3 carburetor engine. The fuel gauge had a low fuel warning light that I assumed meant that obviously aside from , well the obvious, that it was also safe to add a can of oil and fill it up. I cant for the life of me remember how large the tank was? 12 gallon and the warning came on with 2 gallons left? 1967 was the last year for the 850 CC engine, pretty sure about half way through production, Saab introduced the V-4, but I do not know if it was the 1500 or 1700 CC 4-cycle engine. I had a 1971 Model 95 station wagon with the V-4 that was a great car but had weird rear shock absorbers

[@somainglove]

vroooom takstaktaktaktaktaktak

[@simoteipel7337]

Thats the sound we all will hear!

[@minutepapillon5060]

Oui une vraie voiture :)

[@richardbailey2130]

This was my car... 64 2-stroke! I used SAAB oil...1pt. to 10 gal and NO SMOKE! Mine was dark blue... 8 coats of lacquer! Best car I ever owned!

[@josephryan6593]

They were good driver cars and could put a lot of miles on them very easily.

[@herdware]

I had been considering a Saab two stroke for quite a while, this is actually the video that cemented the thought that I _must_ have one. :) Almost a year ago I bought my 1964 Saab 96.

[@PW227]

Your vid reminds me of my childhood. There were many 2 stroke cars in the town and I liked the smell of their smoke. Thank you! from Japan.

[@carltornell]

Brilliant presentation. It covers all aspects of performance.

[@johnhiram1207]

Like driving your chain saw! LOL Great car I actually drove one in 1966 and was fun. My friend went all over the USA in it.

[@williampaulbeaugruendler7901]

I got goosebumps! My dad had TWO 96s!

[@professorshermanpeabody1237]

wonderful machine. Styling and the aero logo on grille; excellent.

[@ConRob3-2692]

Beautiful car! I would love to own a bullnose, 2-stroke SAAB 96 someday.

[@1jelmore]

It was my first new car, great little ride !! Would love to have another one.

[@EricJamesHanson]

We had a '60 93, then a '61 96, then a triple carbed '66 96. Loved 'em!

[@Ritari2000]

Sounds an absolute killer engine

[@lsswappedcessna]

The Ford V4 they used sounds even better! Almost like a miniature 60 degree V8

[@KineticGrapefruit]

I never new these old corn-poppers were so quick ! Nice old Saab. I'd love to drive one !

[@FPVandotherprojects]

Mental notes - never going to sell my kawasaki triples and I need a saab like this too.

[@erikoarneberg]

I think you need to put a tuned Kwak H 1 engine into one of these...

[@shamandezu8975]

@@erikoarneberg completely agree

[@waynegrant9849]

Sold my 385 hp ‘87 Porsche turbo to buy my Saab . Never looked back

[@kimmohietala5359]

Thank you for the video. Love the sound of the engine.

[@Newbruceufication]

I've been owner (very happy one at that!) of 3 different Saab 96 two-stroke cars. Nothing they've (Saab) done since quite matches the genius, the brilliance of that auto. Outside that brand, only Citroen can match them for both weirdness AND brilliance.

[@chargerfish1]

sounds like a triple snowmobile! must be 3 cylinders, haha that sounds so cool.

[@normanabdullah6090]

Nathaniel Merrill its V4

[@bjofuruh]

Norman Abdullah: No its not. Its a 3 cyl. two stroke engine. Later models of the 96 had a Ford V4 - four stroke.

[@attiladano3368]

The sound like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJiWYXWIm8yhnck

[@jamescrabtree8088]

dam,what a ride,beautiful sound

[@brainache555]

Sounds like a swarm of bees in a popping popcorn bag :D LOVE IT

[@cam47bqli]

Thanks for posting the video! I just purchased my first Saab project car and look forward to getting not on the road

[@nkhalmizahar]

a racing low smoke fully syntetic 2t oil works great on this car.

[@BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele]

Has this version the oil injection, or it needs a pre mixed fuel?

[@antti1325]

Gabriele Piccoli you need to mix it yourself ;D

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

Long live Saab!!

[@JW_Broekema]

I restored and owned a 1963 2-stroke 1979-1984. Enjoy photos on flickr www.flickr.com/photos/broekema/albums/72157623325893754

[@schieteensklop]

Lovely car (and video) !

[@csabafekete]

Sounds like a Wartburg!

[@mortdk]

JAG VILL HA! Rather this than a Ferrari .. :-)

[@sharkamov]

_MUCH_ rather!!! 😉👍

[@ralfhaggstrom9862]

Jag hade, för länge sedan ................

[@bitsnpieces11]

That's noisy as all get out. My two didn't make near as much noise.

[@ivansgirl144]

This one sounds way better than the 67 I race....

[@iwantswedencream7439]

My dad has 2 Saab two stroke.... 93 and a 95

[@bitchneyspeargun764]

Tommi Baby. I SEND YOU LOVE GREETINGS frum Berlin, Hauptstadt der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik. RESPECT! Dein Saab RUNS ... wie mein verdammter WARTBURG 353 immer hätte rennen müssen. ***MUSIC TO MY EARS***

[@griffn14]

3:08 POWERRR!!!!!

[@devinthierault]

griffn14 UNLIMITED

[@devinthierault]

griffn14 POWERRRR

[@finnmccool684]

I grew up with these. I would love to own one. But I worry that parts are getting scarce. If it breaks, will I be able to fix it?

[@BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele]

Quite comfortable and well built (almost luxury interior...) for its age, isn't it?

[@gitit20x2]

WOW simply wow

[@mynameisnotshane6501]

i guess since it has free wheeling system it doesnt need a clutch😅

[@WKUTZTV69]

Sounds like my scooter!

[@Skittledikk]

It sounds like a 3cylinder 2 stroke.

[@5610winston]

Those just SOUND sofa-king cool!

[@sunstroke21]

it is!

[@nkhalmizahar]

let eric the roof carlsson drive one of these and all hell will breaks loose.

[@sillyfecker]

Foot planted to floor, and don't lift off for corners!

[@seanwhitlock_]

I want one so bad!!

[@Skoda130]

It idles on the high side.

[@jakerehhee3844]

0:22 sounds like a Yamaha banshee idle

[@eastbtm6531]

Nice Saab. The engine sounds like from motorcycle?

[@tyupton1719]

Can you really find these in the US? I'm addicted already it sounds insane, makes my rx7 sound low pitch and boring lol

[@TechTubeHDReviews]

Ty U. I have one in New York.

[@heinz490]

daddy had one rung gunng rung gung

[@wvangus82]

Imagine if it had reeds and power valves!

[@PackardJerry]

. . . . just imagine trying to get one of these to pass emissions testing in the USA now.....it could be good for laughs!

[@sharkamov]

@ 5:09 - the right turn towards Siitama, now _that's_ the roads this baby likes _eat!_ . . . . . 😉👍

[@sharkamov]

I fondly recall being 14, rallying around exactly the same kind of roads on the island of Hitra, on the Norwegian coast, full speed into the turns, 'nipping' ever so lightly on the handbrake to execute the perfect turn - and _full throttle_ again! - Also a fabulous driving machine in the winter, the one I drove was the 67' two-stroke, 3-cyl, 3-carb, with the wooden steering wheel - _and:_ *_diagonal_* tires! . . . . Those were the days! . . . . 🙂👌

[@pergermannnielsen6522]

En rigtig SAAB kører på knallertbenzin

[@lsswappedcessna]

I'd take this over the V4 if it didn't have aluminum fricking pistons that loved to melt under load. Also, was it only the Sonett II that had the metering light or am I going crazy?

[@egon1941]

Vill ha den!!!! Gammal SAAB rally åkare!!! På 70 talet!!

[@moniquedujardin1824]

Do you always drive it hard on a cold engine?

The engine is three cylinders?

[@niranjannarasimhulu1619]

sounds like a Yamaha 350cc bike

[@ЮраФатеев-ч8ь]

У него , что там мотоциклетный мотор?

[@arothko8939]

So cool

[@miljororforsprakpartiet290]

holy fucking shit! it's so fast

[@paulimhof7697]

SAAB 2 STROKE DEVINE

[@klauswichmann7887]

nice

[@nathansteiner4744]

You actually managed to go 85 mph comfortably?

[@KKev]

its 85 not mph its kmh

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

Is it a SAAB 2 stroke, or did they swap out for a DKW? If they did I can't blame them, DKW sounds better!

[@nahkaremmi6917]

I saw one in kylällä and it basically sounded like 12 rotor wankel

[@tookclosely5480]

a swedish lullaby

[@Skittledikk]

I know haha, just that idiots like hurhur sounds like a snowmobile, well know its sounds like what it is haha! :P

[@12valvepower4]

dkw

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

i,ve heard can openers with more power than this car !

[@martinwiggins8178]

Incredable power for a 850cc engine though. I used to recon I could out accererate most saloon cars of up to 1600cc in my 1966 model

[@Pasat1usa]

Trabant 601 was best bet and cheaper...And less less noisy....

[@samosatler]

No comparison whatsoever between the Trabi plastic DDR crap car & Saab …😅

[@12valvepower4]

Egregious People Annoying me.

[@kyphoscoliosis]

lolwut