SAAB Automobile was founded in Sweden in 1945 when its parent company, Saab AB, began a project to design a small automobile. The first production model, the Saab 92, was launched in 1949. In 1968 the parent company merged with Scania-Vabis, and ten years later the Saab 900 was launched, in time becoming Saab’s best-selling model…
"Mr Saab" is a fascinating and engaging book that offers readers a deep insight into the life of Erik Carlsson, one of the most successful rally drivers of all time. Written by a team of authors, the book is divided...
With the bankruptcy of Saab looming, the iconic car manufacturer's classic models are becoming highly sought after. One such model is the third-generation Saab Sonett III, which was produced from 1970 to 1974. In this article, we will take a...
The Cadillac BLS is a premium Sedan (and Wagon) that has a unique place in the history of automotive design. Based on the Saab 9-3, this car offers a perfect blend of luxury and performance. The BLS was introduced in...
The Twente Saab enthusiasts (Saabvrienden in Twente) made an extraordinary discovery this week that the Saab 900 classic convertible may have originated from a Dutch drafting table. And even more astounding, it was designed by a 16-year-old Saab fan. The...
Rolf Ebefors, born in 1936, passed away in 2023, was a highly respected and accomplished engine mechanic who made significant contributions to the automotive industry during his career. He was best known for his work at Saab's competition department in...
Although the Saab 9000 was known for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and strong safety record, rather than its performance capabilities, this Saab model broke several speed records and endurance tests.The most famous endurance test that the 9000 underwent took...
Olle Granlund, who worked as a test engineer in Saab's engine laboratory in the late fifties and sixties of the last century, presented his valuable observations on the adoption and development of four-stroke engines at the Saab company. Olle presented...
The company Saab is nurturing a distinctive image in relation to other competing car brands, and mostly had very special and innovative promotional campaigns that showed potential customers all the advantages of Swedish cars. Let's just remember the marathon races...
Erik Hilding Carlsson, born on March 5, 1929 in Trollhättan, Sweden, was known by two indicative nicknames among motoring enthusiasts, Mr Saab and "Carlsson on the roof", and both nicknames are related to the history of the Saab company. The...
Those who are current owners of Saab cars, or once were owners of Saab cars, know that these Swedish cars are really special and that they have something that cars of other brands do not have. Of course, these cars...
