Category: Miscellanea

Saab 96 Sport

I had a strange phone call in June. The caller identified himself as Kari Mäkelä from Mäkela Auto Tuning (www.mat.fi). MAT is a well known specialist in restoring old works rally cars and classic Ferraris and Mr. Mäkelä is the owner. So, naturally, I was a little surprised about the call – what would anyone… Continue reading Saab 96 Sport

Rare Saabs – “The Finnish Specials”

SAAB 99 FINLANDIA The prototypes for the Saab 99 Finlandia were made in 1976 at the Uusikaupunki Saab factory in Finland. The car was lengthened some 25 cm by adding an extra piece to the middle of the body. The “limo” went to actual production in 1977 when a total of 23 Finlandias were made.… Continue reading Rare Saabs – “The Finnish Specials”

The Family Saabs

Our Saabs (Well, some of them). Here’s some of the Saabs my family has owned. All in all, my father had three 96’s, at least two 99 Combi Coupes and one or two Sedans, and two 900 Multi Coupes. In so far I have had three V4 96’s, one ’64 Stroker, one 1970 95, a… Continue reading The Family Saabs

Classic Motor Show 2008 – SAABs

CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW 2008 (Lahti, Finland) A few weeks back I was at the Classic Motor Show promoting the Saab Club Of Finland. I had only a little bit of time to wander around, so this is not a comprehensive report on the happening. But all in all, great event, lots and lots of cars… Continue reading Classic Motor Show 2008 – SAABs