Automobile basic work. The local Saab scene.

While the big Saab meetings repeatedly receive media attention, the basic work takes place in silence. In doing so, she lays the foundation for the love for an old, deceased brand. And so keep them alive. A visit to the automotive grassroots workers.

Saab in Kriftel in front of the petrol station Nikolai
Saab in Kriftel in front of the “gas station” Nikolai

Last Saturday in Kriftel near Frankfurt. The weather conditions can be considered critical as far as antique metal is concerned. Rain showers keep coming up, not everyone likes their rolling cultural heritage. Nevertheless, a number of Saab friends have gathered in the 50 years petrol station on the main thoroughfare. Where the gas station is actually no, despite the two petrol pumps in front of the door. The appealing building in the style of yesteryear is one Opticians workshop, with great attention to detail planned and built by a pretty car enthusiastic couple.

Simone and Torsten always invite Saab drivers; the current occasion is the homecoming of the eucalyptus green 900 from the Scandinavia rally. It's easy going in Kriftel and I enjoy great hospitality. The grill glows at full speed early on, there are delicious sausages, the supply of drinks is permanent and perfect. The optics workshop is unique. A treat for people with petrol in their blood, automobile artifacts can be found everywhere, the eye can hardly get enough of it.

Despite the ambitious weather conditions, it's a wonderful afternoon with lots of fun, and Saabs of all ages parked in front of the door. The legendary Frankfurt Saab Taxi is also there, it has long since become a legend and not just in the region. It now has over 460.000 kilometers on the clock and runs and runs. Probably for a very long time.

Saab Stammtisch Alzenau

In addition to meetings and exits at the weekend, regular regulars' tables are another pillar of the scene. Only a few days later. Change of scene from the gas station to one of the many regulars.

The Saab Stammtisch in an industrial area near Alzenau is still very young and meets only for the second time. Johnny's Roadhouse Diner is adjacent to the highway and is easy to find. A large car park, the ambiance is a mix between trucker and US car meetings. It is functional rustic, but charming. Since summer and vacation time is, a few participants have canceled, only seven Saab meet this evening. From the 96, over classic 900 to the last 9-3, there is a nice Saab collection in the parking lot.

The success of a meeting does not depend on the number of participants, the burgers in the Roadhouse are also quite delicious. The talks are primarily about cars, but not just about Saab. Tesla and electrification are an issue, French brands too.

The evening is pleasant, Saab-typically relaxed. He comes to an end quickly, and if my always capricious Anna project he would not have been bitching on the highway, then he would have been almost perfect. But something old cars always have.

Saab exit Taunus

For some reason, the Frankfurt area seems to be well supplied with Saab events this year. The groundwork is successful, and it goes a long way towards the survival of a car brand that no longer exists. The upcoming date is a trip to the Taunus on August 10th in the calendar. The tour is organized by a very young team. Project-96 are behind it and Justus, who always produces the videos for blogger Jan. The registration deadline is August 4th.

Automobile basic work is indispensable if you want to keep old sheet metal sustainably on the road. The activities in the Frankfurt area are only a small snapshot of what's going on in Saab. An automotive love, against the zeitgeist. Successful, supported by a great many people, not only in Germany, who like Saab and who bring with them a lot of commitment for the organization of meetings and round tables. The mix is ​​right, also in terms of the age structure. There is currently little to worry about the automotive cultural heritage from Trollhättan.

12 thoughts on "Automobile basic work. The local Saab scene."

  • It's great that there is good basic work. Unfortunately, due to my job, I have little time to offer something in Bamberg. I am sure the Muckelbauer company would like to take part. Therefore a question at all: Who has Saabs in Bamberg and the surrounding area and also drives with them? My 900 Turbo is currently at the Muckelbauer ...

  • To get the red 9-3 on the first picture I would do anything 😉

    • That is probably one of the best comments ever! ! !

      Short, concise, endless consensus and a smile while reading. Just perfect …

    • Me too! The 9-3er should surely be around the 20 years old and just looks great! And in red probably very rare, good choice!

    • Good taste 😉 I am also a fan of it. The 9-3 belongs to Saab Service Frankfurt and has been rebuilt with some good ideas that I also used for my 9-3 (in the background) as inspiration. Coming soon a little more detail.

      • The photo is great ...
        There are no falling lines in the beautiful “tanks” in the main building and the angle of view for the 9-3 is perfect.
        A real pleasure and good to see multiple times (without satiety).
        Thanks also for that and in advance for the upcoming contribution to the delicious
        Frankfurter sausages and your own 9-3. I'm looking forward to it …

      • That would be great, look forward to it!

    • A laser-red 9-3I Aero was for sale in November last year for 3500 €. Nice condition with rare extras.

      The car in the photo, however, does not look 100% to laser red, or is it due to the photo filter?

      • That is possible. The 9-3 has been repainted.

  • PROJECTS & ZICKEN

    The 96 looks good.
    What does the red rims and whitewall tires need?
    Was that still typical for 96 1966?

    Anyway, I hope you enjoy the beautiful SAAB
    and very much hope that Anna brought home the esteemed author,
    it is a small matter and this is quickly and cheaply resolved.

    Allen always a good, accident-free and puncture-free ride.

    • Thank you, Herbert! This is going on with Anna, next week I'm going to Frankfurt to solve the problem. Updates follow!

  • “The Great Feldberg beckons”… Bamberg - Schmitten: A piece of cake!

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