The author delves deep into the cars design and history, and into the core saab values that they carried into production. The goal was to make a newer and larger car that could expand saabs market beyond the capabilities of the 96. The saab 900 is a midsized automobile which was produced by saab from 1978 until 1998 in two generations. Saab classic cars saab 99 for sale car and classic. The original saab was built by 16 aircraft engineers and the result was a car designed with precision and aerodynamics similar to that of a fighter jet while maintaining a reputation of. Its engine is a turbocharged petrol, 2 litre, single overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. Choose mileage and options to get your 1978 saab 99 3 door hatchback turbo book value and price. The design penned by the industrial designer sixten sason. With about 2,500 pounds of swedish metal to pull, the turbocharged saab hits 60 mph in 8. The saab 99 turbo s was a special model with factorymounted water injection. From the hatchback funkiness to the liberal use of turbocharging, oldschool 99s and 900s just rub me the right way. The successful 99 turbo introduced in 1977 therefore has to be seen as a classic by any standard, but before you rush out with your cheque book there are some important points to consider the saab 99 gl, exquisite penance for the unrehabilitated car addict. The classic saab 900 was based on the saab 99 chassis, though with a longer front end to meet u. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used saab 99 classics for sale near you.
We present you one the californian saab 99 gl, which seems to have just left the production line. Saabs 99 turbo changed the landscape overnight, proving to a delighted. With the tagline born from jets, saabs history is unlike any other auto manufacturer. Check car prices and values when buying and selling new or used vehicles. Along with a succinct history of saab up to the creation and production of the 99, on through the introduction of the turbo to saab engine design and then working through the early 900 series up until the purchase of saab by gm, this book is pretty comprehensive. Whatever youre looking for, will deliver the saab 99 parts you need, fast. Nov 07, 2014 1968 saab 99 interior mundane world of austins it was thus with a sizeable sense of anticipation that we packed our suitcases and travelled north to sweden to examine the new 99, which for this journalist is a far call from the mundane world of austins, hillmans, triumphs and wolseleys that constitutes our routine work. As saab contemplates its future, kilometer magazine takes a drive in one of the most important and quirky vehicles in its history. A decade later the compact, solid and modern midsized car became a technological pioneer the. Finally, a fair purchase price tool provides a snapshot of a vehicles actual selling price from tens of thousands of sale transactions. Interior trim was blue turbo velour with a special gear knob with the cars. Project gudmund, now the saab 99, was unveiled to an intrigued public in stockholm on 22 november 1967, though it wouldnt go on sale to the public until the following autumn.
The saab 99 was produced from 1969 through 1984 and served as a replacement for saab 96 model. The saab 99 combi coupe or wagonback as it was initially referred to in the u. Kelley blue book also calculates and provides values for the suggested price of an automobile at automakeraffiliated certified preowned dealerships. The 900 is pretty much a toppedandtailed 99 to make the car meet american safety legislation. Popular saab vehicles 2020 ford f150 2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 2020 ram truck 1500. If youre a fan of the saab 99 or 900 this book should be in your personal library. Ems introduced in 1972, the ems electronic fuel injection manual transmission special14.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the first saab 99 turbo in 1978, so i believe it is necessary to provide us with as much information about this important milestone for the saab automobile brand. Remembering saab enthusiast billy graham shown here in his 1978 saab 99 turbo who passed away march 2, 1994. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. This 1975 saab 99 ems perfect street sleeper car swedish. Saabs sportiest offering until the turbos introduction in 1978, the ems electronic fuel injection manual transmission special was produced in far fewer numbers than other 99s and had stiffer suspension, quicker steering and more power in 1977 stig bloomquist won the. The first series had a 1709 cc engine which was also used in triumph. The classic saab 900 was based on the saab 99 chassis, though with a. The dashboard was changed too but otherwise the 900 is remarkably similar to the 99. The following parts fit a 1978 saab 99 edit go to my garage. The art and technique of driving published by heinemann. It is a fitting tribute to the spirit and ethos of saab design and engineering. It entered production soon after the 99 turbo and for a while the production run of the two cars overlapped.
Last stage of today midnattssolsrallyt saab 99 turbo cc. Kelley blue book values blue book values kbb vs nadaguides. Ab vital statistics mph four cc 145 bhp at 5,000 rpm. See more ideas about saab 900, saab automobile and classic cars.
This 1974 saab 99 ems coupe is a swedishbuilt example finished in the rare singleyearonly sunset orange. Wheels magazine wrote in a july 1978 road test of the 99 turbo, compare. Saab 99 classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. The first generation from 1978 to 1994 is known as the classic and the generation from 1994 to 1998 is known as the new generation. The original saab was built by 16 aircraft engineers and the result was a car designed with precision and aerodynamics similar. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1978 saab 99 ems and. In 1968, the iconic stubborn brand saab presented the successor to the 96. Emsintroduced in 1972, the ems electronic fuel injection manual. The introduction of the saab 99 turbo 1978 saab history.
All it took was the addition of a garrett turbocharger and an extra 30 bhp and the 99 became a 120mph rocket. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1978 saab 99 turbo and assess the current state of the classic car market. Feb, 2001 saab 99 and 900 is a detailed account of the cars that came from saab, the aeroplane maker, whose first car the 92 model set the standard for advanced design epitomized by the 99 and 900 cars. Saab 99 turbo 1978 lhd good driving condition for sale. This 1978 turbo needs some serious corrosion repairs but it has the original 3 row radiator and the stronger s type gear box. The saab 93 sportcombi was essentially a wagon variant of the brands entrylevel sedan. It was manufactured both in sweden and finland and was succeeded by the saab 900, although the 99.
Polar white, silversand, toreador red, savannah beige, sea green, black and medium blue completed the colour lineup. Owned by the same person until it was imported from california in 2003, we have. Find new and used 1978 saab 99 classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Used saab values select a saab model below and get used values. Gudmunds glory 1977 saab 99 ems, 1978 saab hemmings daily. Make saab 2 seller type dealer 2 only show ads with. Maybe it was the read more brands swedish heritage or. The car was just at the saabs at carlisle meet where it took third in class. The design for the 99 was courtesy of sixten sason, a designer who began working with saab in 1939. Semiuniversal welding required anticipated ship out time. Saab 99 combi coupe 19741978 saab 900 spg 1988 interior. But when the cars were given a 50 mph flying start, the saab gave the bmw a long look at its taillamps, 14. Saab 99 turbo 1978 restoration blog tommis saab site.
Sweden 1978 1980 saab umber with one stroke, saab turned the rather unoriginal and boring 99 into the cult car of the early 1980s. Saab 99 parts genuine and oem saab 99 parts catalog. Be sure to check out the full ad for more info, sweet car imo but perhaps not for everyone. The original saab 96 was introduced in 1960 as a 1961 model year car. A rigid safety cage and servoassisted dual circuit brakes all round were fitted, and saab took great pains to keep corrosion at bay. Saab 99 turbo 1978 restoration part 1 the beginning tommi jarvinen 22. But when the cars were given a 50 mph flying start, the saab gave the bmw a long look at. Rare is the car as original and well preserved as this saab 99. Saab staged a drag race between a 99 turbo and a bmw 528, which itself was the victor over seven other sports and sporty cars. If it werent for taking the plunge on vintage bmws, pregm saabs would likely be my drug of choice. The site also includes a discussion board and resources for saab 99 turbo owners and enthusiasts, such as saab 99 turbo parts, saab 99 turbo restoration, apparel and. Search from 315 saab cars for sale, including a used 2000 saab 93 viggen hatchback, a used 2001 saab 93 viggen convertible, and a used 2004 saab 93 arc.
Wheels magazine wrote in a july 1978 road test of the 99 turbo compare the top gear times and youll see that the turbo is almost as fast between 60 kmh and 160 kmh. This 1978 saab 99 turbo has 78k original miles and extensive engine rebuilt work just completed after it had been stored for the last 17 years. The 99 turbo, introduced in 1978, had a top speed of 122 miles per hour and a 0to60 mph performance of 8. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. This identification guide has been produced specifically for the saab 99 turbo, being one of the first mass produced turbocharged cars, and the first in a long line of saab turbos. The saab 99 turbo was the first family car to be fitted with a turbo. For sale in our boca raton, fl showroom is this beautiful 1989 saab 900 turbo convertible. The seller states that it currently has only 62,929 miles, and is completely stock and rust free with an almost entirely original interior and body. It was manufactured both in sweden and finland and was succeeded by the saab 900, although the 99 continued to be produced alongside its successor. While they worked toward the same goal of moving saab into the premium sporting market occupied by cars like the bmw 2002 and 320i, they took surprisingly different paths.
Saab 99 was manufactured in the period from 1968 to 1984. This is a full bare body restoration meaning that all the components come off the body, its stripped of paint, welded and painted and put together again. The 99 turbo shares much in common with its standard. Planning of the saab 99 commenced as early as 1965. This is the car that stig blomqvist first took to victory at the 1977 international swedish rally before 4wheeldrive revolutionized wrc racing. Saab did introduce more powerful engines, including a turbo saab 99 in 1978, which featured a turbocharged 2l engine. Aug 19, 2008 the introduction of the saab 99 turbo 1978. This automobile has a 2 door saloon sedan body style with a front mounted engine powering the front wheels. The saab 99 turbo has a large international following, and is regarded as the car that influenced saabs design theme over the following decades. Already the year before, specifications and appearance of the nineteen, debut in the fall of 1967. This 99 was the first saab ever to have four doors and was available with a manual gearchange and carburretor engine or as a fuelinjected automatic. Ems electronic manual special coupe, which featured bosch electronic fuel. Jul 31, 2015 top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. Unfortunately, finding examples in any condition of the iconic saab.
The site also includes a discussion board and resources for saab 99 turbo owners and enthusiasts, such as saab 99 turbo parts, saab 99 turbo restoration, apparel and more. The saab 99 is a car which was produced by saab from 1968 to 1984. The 96 succeeded the older saab 92 and 93 models, and was coproduced with the similar saab 95 station wagon through 1978. If the car produces clouds of blue smoke, it could be time to shop for a rebuilt turbo. Saab s first 99 with a swedishbuilt engine was successful, luxurious and quite sporty. A completely renewed car compared to its predecessor. This is a very well maintained and original saab 99. Saab 99 turbo 1978 restoration part 1 the beginning. In the 1970s, saab takes the credit for the being the first highvolume manufacturer of turbocharged road cars. The 1972 1978 99 ems and 1978 99 turbo enhanced saab s traditional surefooted frontwheel drive with sharp handling, increased power and a sporty appearance. Launched in 1968, early models like this example were fitted with chrome bumpers and feature round dials similar to those found in the saab 96. Saab 99 turbo 1978 lhd good driving condition for sale for sale is my 1978 saab 99 turbo, that was delivered new by saabgermany and is an alltime german car, still residing in germany. This unit produces 145 bhp 147 ps108 kw of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 236 nm 174 lbft24.
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