Svenska Aeroplan AB - SAAB - started in 1937 as a manufacturer of aircraft for the Swedish armed forces. After the war, the company began to explore possibilities for producing cars. The prototype was modeled after an airplane wing - a design that would live on until the 1980s. SAAB became part of SAAB-Scania in 1968. In 1989, GM bought in with 50% in the passenger car division. In 2000, GM bought up the rest, and SAAB was fully incorporated into GM. In 2011, SAAB went bankrupt. More recently, the SAAB 9-3 has appeared as an electric car in China under the NEVS 9-3 brand.
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Saab's latest classics
The last Saabs are disappearing from the road. Which cars – if any – should be picked up as Saab's last classics before they end up in the press?
The last SAAB
The new generation 9-5 may not have been as Swedish as before, but thank God there is no "Saabillac", "Saabrolet" or "Saabaru".
Saab 96 sports
A car for those who enjoyed driving more than average - preferably with driving gloves.
Saab models in text and images
Saab 9000
In the mid-1970s, Saab realized that they did not have the funds to develop a new car model. Therefore, they chose to enter into a strategic partnership with Fiat.
Saab 900 mk1
It's not hard to see that the Saab 900 mk1 is the successor to the Saab 99, with the same platform and the overhang stretched across the front and rear.
Saab 99
There were also peculiarities, including the ignition lock between the seats - and you couldn't get it out until the car was in reverse - for safety reasons - of course.
Saab sonnet
Saab's sports car received a bold design made of fiberglass. Mechanically, it consists almost exclusively of components taken from Saab's parts warehouse.
Saab 96
Built by an aircraft manufacturer, styling from the 40s, 2-stroke or V4 with steering gear and freewheel. How could it be popular for so long?
