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The 9-3 Aero was rarely suspected of driving the sporty top model of the series. Discretion was in his DNA. Only insiders knew that there was a powerful turbo hidden under the serious sheet metal cladding. At Saab, they wanted that

Spring time is auction time. In Sweden rare automobiles come under the hammer that are not available here. In addition to top-class vehicles, they also include classics such as the Saab 900i for little money. When the color scheme and the interior design exude taste and style,

Of course you are excited when the delivery arrives, opens the first box, removes the first cup and examines it meticulously. Was everything implemented as planned? Do i like what i see? I admit to being quite critical. Fits in

Granted, there's no shame in not knowing the Saab 98. Even very Saab affine people need a second or two. Yes, there was something ... The story was a long time ago and played in the days of a Saab

Many of us know a place that we like to return to again and again, or even dream of living there. I had the luck. During some vacations, I fell in love with the unique charm of the place, and I've lived on the edge for many years

Today is going to be exciting. I travel through Spain for the readers and discover a fabulous Saab 9-3X. A rarity with a checkbook, a few kilometers and an incredibly low price. But first I have to deal with the peculiarities of the Spanish flora

The Saab 9000 spent the winter in a dry hangar. Squeezed in by many other Saab, it was a bit tight. Action is needed now in spring. The 9000 smells like cooling water in the interior, which is not good. The situation confronts me, however

There is always something to do. Classics age with dignity, at best. Some parts become unsightly over the years and through repeated use. Just like the buttons on the belt buckles, which not only wear out, but also

The heartbeat this week came when the truck with the Saab espresso cups was standing in front of the door. A whole euro pallet full of Saab porcelain? I could literally feel them, the piercing, skeptical looks on my back. He really did

For collectors of automotive cultural goods, the following applies: the rarer, the higher the collector's status. Seen in this way, the Cadillac BLS would have every chance of an air-conditioned garage space. Because the 9-5 NG, which is the last big Saab in high esteem, brought it in

Spring begins, and with it the season for enthusiast vehicles begins. Many Saab are leaving their winter quarters, and not so long ago there was mail from the workshops on the occasion. Special promotions and the notice that it was at the

It is 25.03.2011/19/XNUMX. A bomb goes off in the stallbacka. Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab CEO, will resign on May XNUMXth. His move is shaking the Saab world, and the facade of the brand's successful comeback is getting rough

Carl-Benz-Strasse 27, Frankfurt am Main. For a brief moment everything seems fine. The Saab flags are blowing in the cool March wind, truck traffic thunders past on the road. But a second look reveals the sadness. Where once Saab new cars

A Saab 9-5 Aero, automatic, black and a few kilometers. Then in a state that simply puts you in a good mood and that triggers a certain reflex. You have to have this Saab! A good decision, because the 9-5 Aero is the youngtimer

It happens again and again that you come across cars that you would love to own. This Saab 9-3 Aero Coupe is such a candidate. It is one of those vehicles that comes from the hands of enthusiasts and that has a clear history.

Another Saab story came to a happy ending. From a German point of view, it was a heartbeat finale, because the Saab Turbo X had aroused desires. Europe-wide. It all started in December 2020. A Turbo X was for sale in Madrid.

The Volvo 780 Bertone was never officially available in Germany. The purchase price of around DM 100.000 was considered so ambitious that the strategists in Gothenburg didn't even try. Maybe they should have been braver. Because big

The 850 has many fans, it represents the Volvo brand like no other model. Jan Wilsgaard's design is timeless and ages with dignity, if at all. Otto Mobile now has a 1:18 miniature of the Volvo 850

It is always special when you hold a miniature in your hands that you drove in the original. The Saab 9-5 NG Aero from DNA Collectibles happens to come in the color “Arctic White”. That shade that is whiter than white.

How was your week For me it was a balancing act, the way I currently practice it every day. Here is a look at analog cars and the tradition of the Saab brand. In China, eyes on the future. Future stands for

Do you remember the Paul project? A Saab 9-5 that should accompany the blog for a year. One year turned into 5, but now we're ready for the final. Paul will leave the blog, the proceeds will flow

In mid-July 2019, the following message from a friend fluttered into my inbox: “My brother's life partner is looking for an older car for a music video production. If you are interested in renting your Saab for two days, I can give you your number ... ». It's hot

Dear Saab community. I am writing these lines as the owner of the last workshop specializing in Saab vehicles in the Barcelona area. My view of the future is extremely pessimistic. And for various reasons. For one, it's the governments and manufacturers with