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Re: Build you own SiS? Posted by Larry West [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Build you own SiS?, Blackcar ![]() |
The SiS cars were not, repeat, NOT any sort of regular "model" that could be ordered by the general public. They were a special model built for the US dealerships to commemorate the 1988 "Springtime In Sweden" Dealer event held in Sweden exclusively for the US dealers. Each dealer got one to drive around Sweden during their time there, and they were subsequently shipped to the USA, to the respective dealers.
Of course, most dealers eventually sold them to individuals.
All they are is black painted, grey interiored standard 900 turbo convertibles, with the "Aero" package added. Overseas, the "Aero" package - side skirts, three spoke wheels - was simply an appearance package.
As for the fact that anyone could simply "build their own", well, yes, that's certainly true, but that's also been true of the SPG. Saab never numbered those, nor was there ever any special designation in the VIN.
It is actually slightly harder to make a new SiS or SE Convertible, since the rear bumper extensions for the hatchback SPG do not fit readily on the sedan/convertible, as the sheetmetal is a different shape.
As in all car purchasing endeavors, caveat emptor. Black convertibles are pretty rare, and 1988 models would be even rarer, so the likelihood of someone making a copycat on a black CV is fairly remote. Then, if you apply a little usual detective work, you can find out if someone resprayed a car to match the color. Same thing applies to the SPG, as, except for the few years they were offered in black, the colors were exclusive (in the USA) to the SPG.
It certainly isn't something worth losing sleep over.
_______________________________________ Current: 2002 9-5 Aero Kombi Cosmic Blue 2000 9-5 SE sedan, Imola Red 1990 900S Rose Quartz, Auto Past: 1999 9-5 LPT Combi 1999 9-5 LPT sedan 2002 9-5 Arc 1990 900 5-speed 1986 900 turbo Convertible 1991 9000 turbo 1980 99 GLi 1986 900 turbo 1986 900 S 1991 900 turbo 1984 900 turbo 1976 99 GL
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