Comments on: Robert J. Sinclair Interview – 2007 Boston Auto Show

By: Claudia Bruemmer

Claudia Bruemmer — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:56:08 +0000

Thanks for this great video. Vintage Bob Sinclair. I was his secretary for 9 years when he was president of Volvo Western in Torrance, CA. He looked and sounded exactly the same back in the ’70s.

By: Saab History » The Saab Automobile USA Dedicated Delivery System

Saab History » The Saab Automobile USA Dedicated Delivery System — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:45:46 +0000

[...] Robert J. Sinclair, the former president of Saab-Scania of America (1979-1991), was very much a part in this process back when he was President. During his time, he went as far as to include letters to each customer providing that level of support and assistance when taking ownership of a new Saab. Here is a brief 15 second clip from the 1989 Saab dealer introduction launch video that describes these items that were provided at the time including an original copy of the letter sent to customers three years earlier. [...]

By: Lavona

Lavona — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:44:02 +0000

I was very pleased to stumble on to this interview with Bob Sinclair – quite interesting for me. I worked with Bob at Saab-Scania prior to leaving Connecticut in 1980. August of 2008 will be my first return trip, and I would be thrilled to be able to make contact with him if he’s in the area?

By: Wulf

Wulf — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:13:06 +0000

I was thinking the exact same thing as Carl about that quote “â€œItâ€™s a lot easier to apologize than to ask permission.â€ Very interesting interview, such a lot of background information.

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:35:55 +0000

Great video, the story behind the 900 convertible was really interesting as well as the SPG. thanks Ryan.

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:22:03 +0000

That was awesome! My new favorite Uncle Bob quote is now “It’s a lot easier to apologize than to ask permission.” Brilliant!