Subscribers have the new issue of Auto Motor Klassiek already got on the bus. And those who are not a subscriber can get such a new copy from today at the well-known points of sale. Whoever does that will be treated to a magazine that is filled with beautiful heritage. One of the reports focuses on a rare Saab 96 Special V4 Super. This Special is one of the hundred and fifty copies, which were specially destined for the Dutch market during the spring of 1979. The reason: the Saab import in the Netherlands existed for 25 years. And that was the reason for releasing a limited edition.
The car is offered by Hofman Classic & Sportscars in Leek. Eelco Hofman got the car from the west of the country and he had been considering the Saab for a while. The car was a real collector's item, and hardly saw the asphalt in recent years. When the Swede, assembled in Uusikaupunki, arrived in Leek, we were there like crazy to make a report with this beautiful car.
The Saab 96 Special V4 Super, painted in beautiful aquamarine blue, plays the leading role in an eight-page report, which also answers a number of questions. Was the rear spoiler standard? And did Saab also make the color of the car available for the regular 96 GL V4 Super? And speaking of the latter: why the addition Super? And what delicacies did this limited edition have on board as standard? And which things do you see that this 96 Special really dates from the last full year of construction of the model? And how do you like driving with engaged freewheel? Just a few questions, which are part of a larger whole.
The 96 Saab 1979 Special was not the only '96 special edition' to be released during the 96's twenty-year career. That is why we place the car in an overview with other special editions and special series-produced versions of the Saab 96. Speaking of production: there were more Saabs with a very specific Dutch touch. You can read more about that in the report.
But of course it is the Saab 96 Special that we describe in detail, including an extensive driving impression. And yes, we can already reveal that the overall picture of the Saab was so pleasing that this thoroughly classic became one of the finest cars for the undersigned that he made a report about. If so, you already know that.
Read the complete story about the Saab 96 Special Auto Motor Klassiek number five of 2023. And that this edition has even more beautiful topics in store can actually come as no surprise to you. Enjoy the issue, and we'll make sure the next one is just as exciting as this one.
1 of the most beautiful classics you can think of (and also drives nicely)
Those beautiful rims are the so-called soccerball wheels. The pattern resembles that of a football. Still not jealous Jan?
Beautiful! But I can't help it either… Everything is right, but those rims. Who comes up with that?