The Last Saabs Ever Built Are Being Auctioned OffKlaravikSaab's path to extinction took some unexpected turns, especially after General Motors sold its stake in the Swedish automaker to Spyker Cars in 2011. The interim business transactions left Saab in financial ruin, as investors prospected and then rejected the crippled automaker. After a hefty investment from a Hong Kong financial firm, Saab's assets were eventually folded into National Electric Vehicle Sweden, which operated out of the automaker's home factory in Trollhättan from 2013 to 2019.National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) blended all-electric futurism with Swedish automobile heritage, using the shell of General Motors' last Saab models to hone battery-electric power. To stay financially solvent, National Electric Vehicle Sweden also produced limited runs of gas-powered Saab models. And a Swedish auction site is now selling eight of the last Saabs ever built in Trollhättan.Swedish auctioneer Klaravik is promoting the sale as a historic mark of Saab's finale, as the eight cars on auction were actually stored at the Trollhättan facility. The auction includes a 2014 Saab 9-3 Aero prototype with only 11,000 miles, another 2014 Saab 9-3 Aero with 23,842 miles, a 2014 Saab 9-3 prototype with 36,000 miles, and a 2018 NEVS 9-3 Electric model with 23,000 miles. Three other NEVS 9-3 Electric models, all pre-production vehicles and prototypes, are also included in the auction, one of which features early autonomous technology. Another of the NEVS 9-3 Electric prototypes is home to a fuel-powered range extender. The only example of the Hengchi 5 model in Sweden is also for sale with a whopping 28 miles on the odometer.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe auction will begin on May 21, and all cars will be sold without reserve. Bidding will close on May 30, after which a special event will be held at the Trollhättan facility. The historic factory and auctioned vehicle will be open to the public, offering Saab enthusiasts a glimpse into the origins of the beloved Swedish automaker.BJORN LARSSON ROSVALL - Getty ImagesNEVS has weathered financial challenges of its own in the last decade. The China-backed electric startup laid off most of its employees in 2023, and a portion of the Trollhättan factory was transferred to Polestar later that year. In September 2025, NEVS began auctioning off assets from the plant, including rare Saab parts and scale models. Clearing out these prototype models appears to be the end of the road for Saab's run at the Trollhättan factory, sealing an era that began in 1947.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State