Restoration Archives

Enough is enough. But when? Continuation.

2th of June 20192th of June 2019 reader contributions 9-5 Aero, spare Parts, Restoration, Rust, saab Min read

Many of our readers have been connected to the blog for a long time. Matthias from Switzerland had 2017 published an unvarnished article about his Saab passion. Meanwhile, he seems to have reached a pain threshold, because we received another, alarming, in April

Project SAAB

Projectaab: To-do list

11. March 2016 Tom Office Series project Saab, Restoration, saab 9-5 sportswear, saab spare parts, saab keel Min read

In some places the paint is off, on others grow mosses. Paul, our Projektaab, is not a nice car. His best years are behind him. I had reservations when I put the pictures of Paul online. Auto blogs impress for

Saab Classic & Youngtimer

9000 CC door panel out - heaven in

11. February 2016 Tom Office Series roof Immel, Restoration, saab 9000, door cardboard, door trim Min read

Our 89er 9000 CC continues to progress. After disassembling the sky and panels of the A- and C-pillars and bringing them to the saddler, the door panels are on. The substance gradually dissolves - a point sooner or later

Saab 9000 Anna Project (Part 7) Billing.

2. December 201510. April 2019 Tom Office Series Restoration, saab, saab 9000, youngtimer Min read

In the meantime, Anna has mutated into a daily companion. The start was not easy, but we made friends. Old cars have character and idiosyncrasies. There are mysterious places that Anna does not like, which makes her unmistakable.

Saab 9000 Anna Project (Part 4)

30. September 201520. August 2017 Tom Office Series Anniversary, Restoration, saab 9000 Min read

Old cars are fascinating. The Saab 9000 is no exception. He is a child of the 80 years, the mechanics are still visible and perceptible, the then considered extremely progressive electronics is now touching antique and charming. But:

Saab 9000 Anna Project (Part 1)

2. September 201520. August 2017 Tom Office Series blog, Restoration, saab, saab 9000, youngtimer Min read

7. April 2013. A Sunday in the spring, a quiet day. In the capital, the 33 is running. Berlin Half Marathon, in Montenegro are presidential elections, on an internet platform a Saab 9000 Anniversary is advertised. 1. Hand, a few kilometers, switch with sunroof. You can

The Anna Project

26. May 201520. August 2017 Tom Office Series Anniversary, blog, News, Restoration, saab 9000 Min read

I usually tell Saab stories from the beginning. With Anna, a Saab 9000 Anniversary from 1998, everything is different. We start with the happy ending. The Saab has been dealing with us for more than two years, and that it fits in with the 30