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April 2008

How Saab led the turbo charge

The idea that ‘less is more’ is intrinsic to the minimalist tradition of good Scandinavian design. Decoration and ornate detail can sometimes distract from an appreciation of form, line or shape. While this Scandinavian perspective is very much part of Saab car design, the ‘less is more’ philosophy can be even more closely identified with […]

Custom Saab 96 Cabriolet

In times past the customisation of an automobile was performed by engineers and craftsmen who worked under the dignified title of ‘coachbuilders’. These were the times when the fabrication of specific parts and panels was a lengthy, difficult process. It was expensive, so it was best done in a tasteful and enduring manner […]

Saab Shorts

  • Design - In the 1940's, Saab's chief designer, Sixten Sason, drew the plans for a car that would eventually becomes Saab's first production car - the Saab 92. It had a profile inspired by the cross section of an aeroplane's wing and a classical teardrop shape. As Saab were not a wealthy company, they had to make this design last. The Saab 92 commenced production in 1950 and Sason's classical design was used through the Saab 92, 93 and 96 range until the last Saab 96 rolled off the factory line - in 1980. Only classic, timeless designs can survive such a lifespan in a constantly changing industry.
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