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(first posted 6/7/2018) Saab’s fall from grace is long and well-chronicled, morphing from a charmingly quirky Swedish innovator to yet another GM parts-bin special over the course of …
Curbside Classic: 2011 Saab 9-3X – A Swedish Sunset Read More(first posted 1/28/2014) For the latter part of the 20th century, the two Swedish brands could easily be distinguished by their shapes. Volvos were square and Saabs were distinctly swoopy. …
Curbside Classic: 1997 Saab 9000 CS Aero – The Square Saab Read More(first posted 1/3/2017) Sunsets can be glorious to watch, even knowing that what follows will be much dimmer and less satisfying. When I first spotted this limited edition Saab …
Curbside Classic: 1990 Saab 900 Turbo SPG – The Sun Sets On Saab’s Independence Read More(first posted 5/15/2013) Poor Saab. They had such a dedicated fan base for years, but lack of funds meant only two “real” Saabs were built over its existence: the 92/93/95/96 …
Curbside Classic: 1973 Saab 95 Wagon – Now That’s A Real Saab! Read More(first posted 8/5/2013) If you’re currently looking for a four- or five-passenger car, you have essentially two formats from which to choose: Front-wheel drive, almost invariably with an end-on-gearbox, transversely-mounted …
Curbside Classic: 1971 SAAB 99 – Do You Remember Something Called Variety? Read MoreAfter almost a week of covering American classics in Sweden, it’s about time to look at a Swedish classic in its home country. Here, from the (sadly) defunct Saab Automobile …
CC Global: 1970 Saab 96 in Stockholm Read More(first posted 7/24/2012) The full-size three-row station wagon was the stereotypical American family hauler until the rise of the minivan. Just yesterday we wallowed in the luxurious personal automotive …
Curbside Classic: 1970 Saab 95 – Saab Shows Ford How To Make The Shortest Three-Row Wagon Read More[this oldie goes back a few years, when Saab’s seemingly endless series of crises first started] It’s hard to look at this old Saab and not get choked up. And …
Curbside Classic: 1968 SAAB 96 – Healing The Emotions, If Not The Company Read More(First posted 2/11/2014. I later found this Sonett at the curb, and have updated the article with some of those newer photos) The Saab Sonett’s impact on the automotive world …
Curbside Classic: Saab Sonett II V4 – A Noisy Little Footnote To Automotive History Read More(first posted 5/15/2013) Brethren, we are once again gathered together to mourn the passing of another automobile company. Saab was of that rare breed of car that always had a …
Saab: The Eulogy Read More