Video: Engine installation in a 1964 Saab two-stroke

Video of installing the engine in a Saab 96 two stroke 1964

I did an engine re-build for fellow Saab enthusiast, including a fully restored crankshaft with all new bearings. As I got ready to installing the engine back in the car I decided to use my GoPro camera to record it. So – here you go: Engine installation in a Saab 96 two-stroke 1964 video

Saab 96 T5 Mid Engine

Saab 96 T5 Mid Engine Project Google Gallery

Saab 96 T5 – sounds interesting enough. But at the Back? Now that looks like an interesting project. Unfortunately I don’t know a lot about it. But this guy is fitting a Saab NG900 engine and suspension in an old Saab 96 sprint car and making it mid engine. There’s some photos at this Google gallery,… Continue reading Saab 96 T5 Mid Engine

International Saab Meeting 2016 in Sweden

Saab Sonett 1 in the rain. Saab Festival 2015 in Sweden.

The International Saab Meeting 2016 will be held in Sweden. I will be there and have already registered. IntSaab seems as popular as ever as the registration remained open for a very short time – only a day or two – before the places filling up. Most of the action seems to be around Vadstena… Continue reading International Saab Meeting 2016 in Sweden

Sad News – Erik Carlsson has died this morning

Erik Carlsson receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award from Peter Bäckström. Originally he was supposed to receive this from Victor Müller already in 2010 but as Saab went under (again) it fell through. But better late than never.

This has circulated in the emails today: “Dear all, Sad news – Erik Carlsson died this morning in a London hospital. He fell in his home in Eaton Bray two and a half week ago, injured his back and punctured a lung never to recover. He was 86 years. Regards Gunnar Palm” This was also… Continue reading Sad News – Erik Carlsson has died this morning

Saab 96 Sport for Sale – SOLD

There’s a really nice 1964 Saab Sport for sale here: http://www.nettiauto.com/saab/96/7039490 Check it out – it’s in great condition and well worth the price. This car has been sold

5-door Saab 900 Finlandia for sale

There seems to be a five door Saab 900 Finlandia for sale here: http://www.nettiauto.com/saab/900/6429464 These are extremely rare. There can’t be much more than a handful (one or two most likely) ever made. The engine has been replaced with 16 valve Turbo, and the condition is not that nice, but the price is cheap.

Bill is looking for a Saab GT750 dashboard

Bill from US is looking for a 58/59 Saab GT750 Dashboard (similar to the one below). If you can help him out send him a message: bill@billfrenette.com Bill also has a really nice looking V4 of which he sent me some photos. Check it out: