Comments on: About http://www.saabhistory.com 1947 - 2011 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:16:23 +0000 hourly 1 By: Tony http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4154 Tony Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:48:49 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4154 Ryan your contribution to the SaaB lovers and worriers will probably be as gratefully and admiringly received as by myself. You have put into practice what others of us dream about and often contribute very little to..and complain a lot about, that's human nature I suppose. Iown a 1991 2.3 Carlsson, a 1996 Aero, a 1995 built turbo and a 900S. Recently the Aero wheels were stolen..uninsured!...I am seeking a set of genuine 3 spoke 16'sx6.5 or 7,5's if anyone has some for sale of the 4 stud, correct offset and would also like to get involved in or starting a Cosworth and Aero register...anyone interested? If so get me on goldmort@onthenet.com.au or call me on 0415 400 515. Once more thank you Ryan from the bottom of my heart and to all those who have contributed one way or another to our betetr knowledge, our ability to carry on, given us such enthusiasm over a remarkable breed of car...not without issues...but possibly the most remarkable car in history. Bravo!! Tony, Australia Ryan your contribution to the SaaB lovers and worriers will probably be as gratefully and admiringly received as by myself. You have put into practice what others of us dream about and often contribute very little to..and complain a lot about, that’s human nature I suppose. Iown a 1991 2.3 Carlsson, a 1996 Aero, a 1995 built turbo and a 900S. Recently the Aero wheels were stolen..uninsured!…I am seeking a set of genuine 3 spoke 16′sx6.5 or 7,5′s if anyone has some for sale of the 4 stud, correct offset and would also like to get involved in or starting a Cosworth and Aero register…anyone interested? If so get me on goldmort@onthenet.com.au or call me on 0415 400 515. Once more thank you Ryan from the bottom of my heart and to all those who have contributed one way or another to our betetr knowledge, our ability to carry on, given us such enthusiasm over a remarkable breed of car…not without issues…but possibly the most remarkable car in history. Bravo!! Tony, Australia

]]> By: Dave Andrews http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4153 Dave Andrews Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:30:15 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4153 Glad that you're OK, Ryan, but I'm bummed to see you're taking an indefinite break from Saab History. Sounds like you're really burned out, which is understandable. It's been an incredible 18 months for Saab and you've worked almost as hard as Jan and Victor to guide the brand through the turmoil. I'm sure I speak for the entire Saab community in saying that Saab History has been a treasure of information and inspiration. Thank you for all your hard work. I hope, after your break, you find renewed strength to carry on with the site. Failing that, I hope you can find someone else to continue the mission you've started, although I doubt anyone could match your dedication. Good luck in whatever you do. Glad that you’re OK, Ryan, but I’m bummed to see you’re taking an indefinite break from Saab History. Sounds like you’re really burned out, which is understandable. It’s been an incredible 18 months for Saab and you’ve worked almost as hard as Jan and Victor to guide the brand through the turmoil. I’m sure I speak for the entire Saab community in saying that Saab History has been a treasure of information and inspiration. Thank you for all your hard work. I hope, after your break, you find renewed strength to carry on with the site. Failing that, I hope you can find someone else to continue the mission you’ve started, although I doubt anyone could match your dedication. Good luck in whatever you do.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4152 Ryan Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:35:59 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4152 Ricardo, That's quite a steep request. I think this website serves that purpose well. You are really looking for a family history with the last name Saab, so you may look to an ancestry website instead of an automobile one. Good luck. Ryan Ricardo,

That’s quite a steep request. I think this website serves that purpose well.

You are really looking for a family history with the last name Saab, so you may look to an ancestry website instead of an automobile one.

Good luck.

Ryan

]]> By: Ricardo Saab http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4151 Ricardo Saab Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:02:23 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4151 Hi, do you have a PDF with SAAB's history? I am a Saab. But no relation with SAAB's car. My last name is Saab. Could you please send it to me? Hi, do you have a PDF with SAAB’s history?

I am a Saab. But no relation with SAAB’s car.

My last name is Saab.

Could you please send it to me?

]]> By: Ryan http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4150 Ryan Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:58:26 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4150 SAAB IS SAVED BY SPYKER! SAAB IS SAVED BY SPYKER!

]]> By: Doug http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4149 Doug Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:52:55 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4149 very sad. I knew GM's influence would not be a good thing. Lets remember the glory days! My '66 2-stroker was my first car. Loved that car and the V4 95 that followed, so Im no stranger to the brand. very sad. I knew GM’s influence would not be a good thing. Lets remember the glory days! My ’66 2-stroker was my first car. Loved that car and the V4 95 that followed, so Im no stranger to the brand.

]]> By: Franco http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4148 Franco Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:59:56 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4148 Hi Ryan, this is a very beautifull website. I love Saab so much. We work in the car accessories and our first business are armrests for Saabs. For this I am in contact with many, many Saab owners around the world. I hope Saab have a new very long life. Franco - Italy www.woodcompany.com Hi Ryan, this is a very beautifull website. I love Saab so much. We work in the car accessories and our first business are armrests for Saabs. For this I am in contact with many, many Saab owners around the world. I hope Saab have a new very long life.
Franco – Italy
http://www.woodcompany.com

]]> By: jim from sweden http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4147 jim from sweden Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:32:24 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4147 Back again! love your site...always promoting it even if im a volvo owner these days... thank ya for keeping SAAB in memory for the next days! GM kicks butt with whatever they like....glory to big business.... Have a nice 2010 all! Back again! love your site…always promoting it even if im a volvo owner these days… thank ya for keeping SAAB in memory for the next days! GM kicks butt with whatever they like….glory to big business…. Have a nice 2010 all!

]]> By: KDblue http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4146 KDblue Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:35:57 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4146 SAAB car is very luxuary car, I have SAAB 900NG style(year of 2003 december 9-3 convertable) car, and so as wind climate more wind fresh feeling and comfortable and good use car. SAAB car is very luxuary car, I have SAAB 900NG style(year of 2003 december 9-3 convertable) car, and so as wind climate more wind fresh feeling and comfortable and good use car.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4145 Ryan Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:19:30 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4145 Jim, Thanks! Ryan Jim,

Thanks!

Ryan

]]> By: Jim, From sweden http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4144 Jim, From sweden Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:46:59 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4144 Hello again webmasters :) I've sold my SAAB 9000 2.3T and bought a VOLVO V40 T4 But as you can see I'm back here, loving this site! Have a nice summer everyone! Hello again webmasters :)
I’ve sold my SAAB 9000 2.3T and bought a VOLVO V40 T4
But as you can see I’m back here, loving this site!
Have a nice summer everyone!

]]> By: Ryan http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4143 Ryan Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:50:46 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4143 Jim, There was a post here about the Saab 9-3 Turbo-X Versus the Viggen, have you seen that one? R Jim,

There was a post here about the Saab 9-3 Turbo-X Versus the Viggen, have you seen that one?

R

]]> By: Jim Warford http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4142 Jim Warford Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:25:49 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4142 Hello...I'm looking for information (a short overview/comparison?) of SAAB's high-performance cars (SPG, Viggen, Aero, etc). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Jim Warford Hello…I’m looking for information (a short overview/comparison?) of SAAB’s high-performance cars (SPG, Viggen, Aero, etc). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Jim Warford

]]> By: Ryan http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4141 Ryan Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:49:41 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4141 Thank you folks! Ryan Thank you folks!

Ryan

]]> By: Chad Thomas http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4140 Chad Thomas Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:44:18 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4140 Hello! My name is Chad Thomas and I am a reporter for Bloomberg News based in Scandinavia. I am working on a story about Saab's future and am looking for Saab fans who would be willing to shares their thoughts for my story. Please send me an email if you're interested: cthomas16@bloomberg.net. Best, Chad Hello! My name is Chad Thomas and I am a reporter for Bloomberg News based in Scandinavia. I am working on a story about Saab’s future and am looking for Saab fans who would be willing to shares their thoughts for my story. Please send me an email if you’re interested: cthomas16@bloomberg.net. Best, Chad

]]> By: Ryan http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4139 Ryan Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:05:23 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4139 Doug, Hello. This is very nice to hear from you! You sound like such a Saab enthusiast like many of us here too! Please respond, I'd love to hear more including photos, videos or anything else you'd like to write about here! I'm very happy to know you stumbled upon my site and hope to hear from you soon. Best, Ryan Doug,

Hello. This is very nice to hear from you! You sound like such a Saab enthusiast like many of us here too!

Please respond, I’d love to hear more including photos, videos or anything else you’d like to write about here!

I’m very happy to know you stumbled upon my site and hope to hear from you soon.

Best,

Ryan

]]> By: Doug http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4138 Doug Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:56:39 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4138 jesus, I feel like an idiot, but I got to post one more. The picture of myself in front of my uncle's car....his car could not have been the '63 I remembered.... must have been an earlier one, since I would have been 6 in 1963, and Im much younger in the pic. Maybe its a 93? I can only see the grille in the picture jesus, I feel like an idiot, but I got to post one more. The picture of myself in front of my uncle’s car….his car could not have been the ’63 I remembered…. must have been an earlier one, since I would have been 6 in 1963, and Im much younger in the pic. Maybe its a 93? I can only see the grille in the picture

]]> By: Doug http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4137 Doug Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:49:40 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4137 Ryan, Ive read a bit more on this site. I'd love to correspond with you if you'd like. I have so much more to tell about the 2 strokers. I actually owned a yard full of parts cars back then, including a pair of 93's with the suicide doors. (one was nearly mint, rust wise.....hindsight is 20/20....I'd kill for that car now!) And way before that, my uncle drove the early cars when they were new. (I have a black and white photo of myself, as a barely walking-age baby, standing in front of his white '63) At one point collecting parts, I inherited the old factory service manuals for the 93 series, I BELIEVE they still exist at my dad's house. Im just so enthused to find a site so dedicated to more than the GM owned recent cars... (sorry, but I have no interest after GM's influence) sustain@frontiernet.net if you have any interest in interacting, or can steer me to a 96 2-stroker! Ryan, Ive read a bit more on this site. I’d love to correspond with you if you’d like. I have so much more to tell about the 2 strokers. I actually owned a yard full of parts cars back then, including a pair of 93′s with the suicide doors. (one was nearly mint, rust wise…..hindsight is 20/20….I’d kill for that car now!) And way before that, my uncle drove the early cars when they were new. (I have a black and white photo of myself, as a barely walking-age baby, standing in front of his white ’63) At one point collecting parts, I inherited the old factory service manuals for the 93 series, I BELIEVE they still exist at my dad’s house. Im just so enthused to find a site so dedicated to more than the GM owned recent cars… (sorry, but I have no interest after GM’s influence) sustain@frontiernet.net if you have any interest in interacting, or can steer me to a 96 2-stroker!

]]> By: Doug http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4136 Doug Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:25:29 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4136 Ive just tonight discovered this site. I have MUCH yet to read and check out. But Im so happy to find it all, I had to make a comment. My first car at 16 years old (in 1973) was a Saab 96. My friends wanted Mustangs and Camaros, but when it snowed, my Saab was the car that made it up the hill to our high school. I have this great memory of one friend, driving a Gremlin, stuck sideways at the bottom of the hill. I barely spun a wheel as I drove around him, laughing and giving him a 'beep beep'. That Saab took me through high school and 2 years of college before the poor thing gave in to the ravages of upstate NY's salty winters. I was hooked on Saabs and front wheel drive when everyone I knew still considered both an oddity. I had a V4 95 wagon after that, but it was never as much fun as the 2-stroker. Tried to stay in the family after that but $$$ and Saab moving 'upscale' forced me into Japanese cars after that. Many Nissans and Subarus later, I have lately been pondering finding a Saab as a project. I met a man at a car show last summer with a pristine 1966 Saab 96, exactly like mine except yellow instead of gray, and he got me really thinking about finding another. I wasnt sure how the old 3 bangers would run on todays unleaded, ethanol blend gas, but his was 'ring ringin' just fine, and I became real enthused. Finding this site tonight just got me more stirred up. Long time auto tech here, at a Nissan dealer for my whole career, but I want a 2 stroker Saab again. Ive just tonight discovered this site. I have MUCH yet to read and check out. But Im so happy to find it all, I had to make a comment. My first car at 16 years old (in 1973) was a Saab 96. My friends wanted Mustangs and Camaros, but when it snowed, my Saab was the car that made it up the hill to our high school. I have this great memory of one friend, driving a Gremlin, stuck sideways at the bottom of the hill. I barely spun a wheel as I drove around him, laughing and giving him a ‘beep beep’. That Saab took me through high school and 2 years of college before the poor thing gave in to the ravages of upstate NY’s salty winters. I was hooked on Saabs and front wheel drive when everyone I knew still considered both an oddity. I had a V4 95 wagon after that, but it was never as much fun as the 2-stroker. Tried to stay in the family after that but $$$ and Saab moving ‘upscale’ forced me into Japanese cars after that. Many Nissans and Subarus later, I have lately been pondering finding a Saab as a project. I met a man at a car show last summer with a pristine 1966 Saab 96, exactly like mine except yellow instead of gray, and he got me really thinking about finding another. I wasnt sure how the old 3 bangers would run on todays unleaded, ethanol blend gas, but his was ‘ring ringin’ just fine, and I became real enthused. Finding this site tonight just got me more stirred up. Long time auto tech here, at a Nissan dealer for my whole career, but I want a 2 stroker Saab again.

]]> By: Jim, from sweden http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4135 Jim, from sweden Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:18:51 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4135 Hello again! I'm still amazed by your wonderful updates with SAAB. This is my favourite site:) We've got international talk at my other favourite site.. http://forum.saabturboclub.com/ There you can ask your desired questions and get good answers! :) I'm not sponsored, just an SAAB man... Keep, as always, up the good work :) Hello again!
I’m still amazed by your wonderful updates with SAAB.
This is my favourite site:)
We’ve got international talk at my other favourite site..
http://forum.saabturboclub.com/
There you can ask your desired questions and get good answers! :) I’m not sponsored, just an SAAB man…
Keep, as always, up the good work :)

]]> By: Daniel http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4134 Daniel Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:05:14 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4134 Great website, would love a link exchange to my http://www.93forum.com Great website, would love a link exchange to my http://www.93forum.com

]]> By: ANDREW DUNNE http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4133 ANDREW DUNNE Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:25:47 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4133 did any of the 73 year 99 brochures for sweden have the 99X7 im looking for pics of this rare 99 did any of the 73 year 99 brochures for sweden have the 99X7 im looking for pics of this rare 99

]]> By: Christopher King http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4132 Christopher King Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:13:35 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4132 Hey Man, Thanks for dropping by the blawg where I in turn was praising your vids! Didja' find that one I mentioned on SAABnet with the 99 rollover? Peace. -Christopher Hey Man,

Thanks for dropping by the blawg where I in turn was praising your vids!

Didja’ find that one I mentioned on SAABnet with the 99 rollover?

Peace.

-Christopher

]]> By: Jeroen http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4131 Jeroen Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:20:01 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4131 I can't see any movy because there are errors on this page. I can see other Google videos, but not from this site. Do I need to install a special player? I can’t see any movy because there are errors on this page. I can see other Google videos, but not from this site. Do I need to install a special player?

]]> By: Joanne http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4130 Joanne Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:12:00 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/about/#comment-4130 Ryan, Thanks for introducing yourself to me while I was unloading my white "92" 900 turbo. I was on R St. in Dupont Circle. I really enjoyed our chat. I had no idea I was part of such a substantial community of Saab lovers. The original body really holds a particular charm for me. It's been in my family for years. We've made countless trips to Vermont with dogs, ski's, etc. I can write more about that at another time. It is, however, getting to the point where it is starting to need more and more upkeep. Plus, I have some cosmetic things (like a new headliner) that really needs to be done. The quotes I have gotten...have been a bit steep...especially when there are things that need to be done that are more pressing. I will be looking into this sight for some guidance and resources. Thank you so much for sharing this with me. Regards, Joanne Friedenson, Dupont Circle. Ryan,
Thanks for introducing yourself to me while I was unloading my white “92″ 900 turbo. I was on R St. in Dupont Circle. I really enjoyed our chat. I had no idea I was part of such a substantial community of Saab lovers. The original body really holds a particular charm for me. It’s been in my family for years. We’ve made countless trips to Vermont with dogs, ski’s, etc. I can write more about that at another time. It is, however, getting to the point where it is starting to need more and more upkeep. Plus, I have some cosmetic things (like a new headliner) that really needs to be done. The quotes I have gotten…have been a bit steep…especially when there are things that need to be done that are more pressing. I will be looking into this sight for some guidance and resources.

Thank you so much for sharing this with me.

Regards,
Joanne Friedenson, Dupont Circle.

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