SAAB Cars 1949 to 2011 A Pictorial History

This full-colour guide covers the complete history of Saab’s cars. The story begins with the ‘Ursaab’ prototype and the original 92, which went into production in 1949 as the company branched out from aircraft manufacture after the war; it continues through to the final second-generation 9-5 models in 2011, launched when the company was struggling to stay afloat. Individual chapters are devoted to each of Saab’s models. The SaabO caravan and the Formula Junior racing car that Saab built during this period are also presented. These were followed by the larger 99 and the highly successful 900 range. The book features detailed specifications for each version of these two models, including the first turbocharged variants. In 1985, the 9000 took the marque further upmarket and into partnership with Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo. During the 1990s and 2000s, when General Motors progressively took control of Saab’s automotive division, its bestsellers were its 9-3 and 9-5 ranges, based on GM platforms.