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SAAB 96 Special. Driving with a rare anniversary example from 1979

From 1960 to the early 1980s, SAAB built more than half a million copies of the 96. Yet there are copies that belong to a very rare series. The Special, released exclusively for the Netherlands in 1979, is such a version.…

Special

Saab 96 two-stroke Short Nose, 1962

I traveled to Dalfsen for a very special classic. We are talking about a Saab 96 two-stroke Short Nose from 1962. Special because of the car, but even more so because of the condition. Now I come across restored classics every day. Often…

Driving impression SAAB 99 GL 5 Speed. Enchantment, originality and independence

Driving with a smile

SAAB 99 GL 5 Speed. Drive with a smile.

In November 1967, SAAB introduced the 99. It was revolutionary in design in a socially turbulent time, and would serve as the basis for the heart of the SAAB program for a quarter of a century. Today, the foundation of the…

Casual meetings

Saab Convertible 900 Turbo (1988) by Rob

The classic of Sweden is sometimes said, but we think that the beautiful stylish and now rare convertible also deserves that predicate in the Netherlands. We encountered this extremely tempting form of transport on the Wadden diamond Ameland with Hillie (Rob's wife) behind the wheel. Rob turned out to be a car coddler who, together with his wife Hillie, has the necessary outdoor fun with the Saab.

Editors
10 August, 2021
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Casual meetings

Saab 96 (1971). Swedish beauty for everyday use

Some people are born Saabrijder and Willem Vijn is one of them. For him, his 96 Saab 1971 never gets out of date. Saab a brand that almost everyone knows and clearly has its own face. For Wim this is the ideal classic for daily use.

Dirk de Jong
7th April 2021
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Special

How Saab tamed the turbo

Turbo compressors provide artificial respiration. Things are surprisingly simple in essence. The exhaust gases cause a paddle wheel to rotate. On the other side of the shaft of the fan there is a paddle wheel that drives the air inwards to the combustion chamber. About forty years ago, the owner of a Fiat 850 who installed a turbo on his pride noticed that it was a little less simple. That turbo came from a diesel truck. And the 850 cc engine just didn't have enough 'breath' to get things going.

Dolf Peeters
22 March, 2021
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History

Oldsmobile Toronado: American innovative

Pay attention: Name the 'automotive blockbuster' of model year 1966. Answer: the Toronado. Not only did it make headlines in all the major auto magazines and most national news magazines, but also in The States drew crowds to the auto shows and dealer showrooms from coast to coast. And what caused all that fuss was above all a feature.

Casual meetings

SAAB 96 (1963): Friendship for life

It was certainly not a sad sight for Sjoerd Helbig when his Saab 96 saw sunlight again for the first time after more than 35 years. The introduction to his first Saab goes back to his youth when the spark flew and…

Dirk de Jong
July 20

Casual meetings

SAAB. Leader for Enne Feenstra

Because of his love for Saab, Sweden is Enne Feenstra's regular holiday destination every year. Searching for abandoned vehicles at scrapyards or in the wild feeds his 'touch' of obsession with Swedish gems. By: Dirk de Jong The preparations…

Dirk de Jong
16 March, 2020

Articles

Saab 96, Aunt Cornely's car

'Saab' of course stands for: 'Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget'. Not a crazy name for a Swedish company that makes airplanes. After peace broke out, the Swedes decided that there should also be money in the automotive sector. Their approach was that...

Dolf Peeters
February 20