Springtime in Sweden Limited Edition Convertible – 1988

24 Responses to “Springtime in Sweden Limited Edition Convertible – 1988”

1. 

   Eric Nielsen
   

   01. Apr, 2009

   Where would I go to check my VIN number to see if I have a true Springtime in Sweden?

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2. 

   Ryan
   

   01. Apr, 2009

   Eric,

   Hello. Good question. Your car should have a dash placard on the center console showing 1 of 288 or something like that.

   http://www.saabhistory.com/2007/04/11/saab-900-convertible-commemorative-edition-1994/

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3. 

   Eric Nielsen
   

   01. Apr, 2009

   What if that dash badge has been removed or lost. Is there another definitive way to make this determination? Thanks for you help.

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4. 

   Ryan
   

   01. Apr, 2009

   Eric,

   Okay, well if you are looking at the VIN, perhaps the last 3 series of digits will be between 0 and 288, then you probably have one, if not then you probably do not.

   What are the last 3 digits of your VIN?

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5. 

   James
   

   08. May, 2009

   To the above – if the dash placard has been removed, the only way to confirm SiS status is the build decal. The VIN numbers are not sequential, they were built mixed in with other cars at the finland plant.

   Behind the drivers door panel there is a decal applied to the metal of the door which should read CABRIO and AERO. This confirms the SiS package.

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6. 

   Eric Nielsen
   

   09. May, 2009

   Thanks for the information! Would I have to remove the door panel to view the decal? Or are you talking about the decal in the door jam? That one doesn’t seem to have any useful information besides curb weight and tire pressure.

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7. 

   Ryan
   

   09. May, 2009

   James,

   This is very interesting, thank you very much for the information! Do you have an SiS? If so, can you provide photos of yours too?

   Best,

   Ryan

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8. 

   James
   

   23. May, 2009

   My father actually owns the SiS, but yes I do have one, and have a friend with another. I have no pictures available now, but I could post some later on.

   To view the decal, the entire door panel has to be removed. It takes about 10 minutes to do, there are 7 screws if memory serves, 2 at the bottom and the rest behind the door card.

   I found on both my dad’s car and my friends, the decal had water damage and was somewhat difficult to read, but the important information was present.

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9. 

   Rick
   

   22. Jul, 2009

   Hi, I believe I own a SiS. The only thing I see that is not correct is that the wheels are not spg, the are 5 spokes. I have removed the door panel and on top of the inside of the door there was kind of a sticker, where I could only read clearly “Aero” it also mentioned lots of numbers, the VIN and one number said “00111″. Mine is an automatic. Could it be one of the 4 automatics made? Could it be a SiS?

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10. 

    James
    

    16. Sep, 2009

    Rick,
    The information you posted certainly indicates an SiS convertible. I wouldn’t be concerned with the missing wheels; my last SPG (with original paperwork from Saab confirming 943M SPG status) had steel wheels!

    My SiS also has the 00111 indicated on the build decal. The full line reads:

    900 T 2CALN LM5N US 00111

    I will be putting together all the information I have and posting it online somewhere, I will link here when I do so

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11. 

    Rick
    

    17. Sep, 2009

    Thanks a lot for your reply James! Would be great to have more information. Please do send me the link of your website once it is finished, Maybe an idea would be a seperate area for uploading pictures.
    Rick

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12. 

    James Grant
    

    28. Jan, 2010

    I own an SIS. Restored and upgraded over a nine year period. View at http://www.flickr.com under saab4all. Beware, these cars can easily be cloned. Look for the “Springtime in Sweden” dash placard located on the lower left corner of the glovebox. Without it there will always be a question to authenticity.

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13. 

    Patton Dickson
    

    20. Apr, 2010

    I have seen a few references that a SIS Registry used to exist, but the link is dead. Does anyone have the the data from that site saved?

    The sites address was http://www.vlphotos.com/saabsis.html

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14. 

    Ryan
    

    20. Apr, 2010

    Why don’t you try archive.org? It’s here, last entry in 2007

    http://web.archive.org/web/20070203091242/http://www.vlphotos.com/saabsis.html

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15. 

    Patton Dickson
    

    22. Apr, 2010

    Thanks, I got it.

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16. 

    Daryl Menefee
    

    29. Apr, 2010

    They are beautiful cars. I just bought mine in early march and I enjoy it everyday.

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17. 

    Patton Dickson
    

    19. May, 2010

    I got the one that I was looking at as well. It appears it came from the Austin, TX dealer.

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18. 

    Steve West
    

    15. Jan, 2011

    I have one I bought new in Kirkland, WA. A little less than 100K, but stored for the last 5 years.

    Wonder if I should sell it or hold…. Anyone have idea of value now?

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19. 

    Steve Childers
    

    30. Sep, 2011

    I have the SiS from the Knoxville, TN dealership. Very impressive little car!

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20. 

    Michael Red
    

    29. Jan, 2012

    I have on just like that in the picture. It has a placard on the glove box, SIS. How many are still running?

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21. 

    Lesley Kitchener
    

    23. Mar, 2012

    My car was from CONTINTEL MOTORS FAIRFIELD CT. WHAT A BUETIFULL CAR! 1 of the 4 automatics. Imagane type 37 3speed is cool to own!

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22. 

    Edward F.
    

    06. Apr, 2012

    My SiS came from Clews and Strawbridge outside Philly. I have owned this car for many years, and I do have the glovebox placard. The car came with the Red box and Saab Momo wheel.

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23. 

    Dave Carr
    

    25. Apr, 2012

    I recently purchased an ’88 black convertible SPG that carries all the qualifications of an SIS. The decal on the glove box lid is missing. However, the impression made by the decal being there for many years is still visible when viewed from the side. The measurement, as near as I can tell with just a tape measure is 2-3/8″ x 1-1/8″, about 5/8″ from the left edge of the glovebox cover and nearly at the bottom edge of the cover. I have pictures from an angle that clearly shows that something of those dimensions was there. It is a 5 speed with 115K and originally came from Wyoming.

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      Dave Carr
      

      25. Apr, 2012

      Having just looked at the title from the last and only other owner it is Camden-Wyoming, Deleware. Makes more sense in that I found it in the DC area. Weird town name, very confusing.

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