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This year marks the 25 anniversary of Saab’s Convertible model that was first launched under the 900 nameplate and later on, the 9-3 moniker, which is still used today. And while the Swedish firm’s current financial woes don’t allow for a more appropriate celebration, Saab released some key facts and figures on its drop top model.
- Saab Ditches Frankfurt Motor Show As Debt Concerns Mount
In a move that was more or less anticipated after the recent plague of problems, Saab today announced that it will not be present at the most prestigious automotive event of the year, the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. "Presence at the show requires...
- More Troubles: Supplier Files For Bankruptcy Of Saab’s Tool Division
New troubles are brewing for the never-ending roller-coaster that is Saab. On Friday, one of Saab’s many unpaid suppliers, SwePart Verktyg AB, lost its patience and applied for the Swedish automaker’s Saab Tools subsidiary to be declared...
- First Photos Of New Saab 9-3 Convertible Independence Edition
On Wednesday, February 23, SAAB will host a special party at its Trollhättan plant in Sweden to celebrate what it describes as "the first anniversary of Saab’s rebirth as an independent carmaker". I'd argue if Saab is really independent...
- La Show: Saab Celebrates Convertible's 25th Ann. With Special Edition Model
General Motors is celebrating the Saab Convertible's 25th birthday for the second time this year with the launch of the 9-3 Convertible Special Edition that comes out a few months after the 'Yellow Edition'. The 25th Anniversary model will...
- Saab 9-3 Turbo X: Frankfurt Debut For Special Version
Celebrating their 30th anniversary of turbocharged models, Saab announced that they will stage the debut of a limited edition version of the recently revised 9-3 (see here) at the Frankfurt Show in September. According to the Swedes, the 9-3 Turbo X will...
Cars
Saab’s 900 / 9-3 Convertible Turns 25 this Year
This year marks the 25 anniversary of Saab’s Convertible model that was first launched under the 900 nameplate and later on, the 9-3 moniker, which is still used today. And while the Swedish firm’s current financial woes don’t allow for a more appropriate celebration, Saab released some key facts and figures on its drop top model.
The convertible’s history started in 1983 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, where Saab unveiled a new concept model with a powered soft-top based on the 900 liftback. After gauging the public’s reaction, Saab decided to introduce a production version of the four-seater model, which was built by Finland’s Valmet Automotive.
Read more »- Saab Ditches Frankfurt Motor Show As Debt Concerns Mount
In a move that was more or less anticipated after the recent plague of problems, Saab today announced that it will not be present at the most prestigious automotive event of the year, the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. "Presence at the show requires...
- More Troubles: Supplier Files For Bankruptcy Of Saab’s Tool Division
New troubles are brewing for the never-ending roller-coaster that is Saab. On Friday, one of Saab’s many unpaid suppliers, SwePart Verktyg AB, lost its patience and applied for the Swedish automaker’s Saab Tools subsidiary to be declared...
- First Photos Of New Saab 9-3 Convertible Independence Edition
On Wednesday, February 23, SAAB will host a special party at its Trollhättan plant in Sweden to celebrate what it describes as "the first anniversary of Saab’s rebirth as an independent carmaker". I'd argue if Saab is really independent...
- La Show: Saab Celebrates Convertible's 25th Ann. With Special Edition Model
General Motors is celebrating the Saab Convertible's 25th birthday for the second time this year with the launch of the 9-3 Convertible Special Edition that comes out a few months after the 'Yellow Edition'. The 25th Anniversary model will...
- Saab 9-3 Turbo X: Frankfurt Debut For Special Version
Celebrating their 30th anniversary of turbocharged models, Saab announced that they will stage the debut of a limited edition version of the recently revised 9-3 (see here) at the Frankfurt Show in September. According to the Swedes, the 9-3 Turbo X will...