The first car that Saab made - the 92 model - set the standard for advanced design that would eventually be epitomized by the 99 and 900 cars. Lance Cole takes an in-depth look into the cars' design and history, and into the values that Saab carries into production. Included are year-by-year developments, technically detailed engineering overviews, specifications, advice on owning and buying, and coverage of rallying and special models.
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Lance Cole has written for all the major motoring and aviation magazines since 1983 when he was awarded the Sir Williams Lyons Award. He has penned regular columns for national newspapers including The Daily Telegraph and South China Morning Post. Previous books include Vickers VC10 [Crowood 2000].
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Story of Saab as told by a European.,
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This review is from: Saab 99 and 900: The Complete Story (Crowood Autoclassic) (Hardcover)
The author has several automotive books to his credit and it shows. In his history of this classic car, told from a British perspective, the text is easy to read, and the author displays a thorough understanding of how cars work. There are plenty of excellent photos, some in color but mostly not. I learned *why* the ignition key is on the floor (safety feature), and got further insights into this small company's heritage as an innovator, e.g. how, with the 96, they had an extremely aerodynamic car rivalled only by the Citroen DS, or how they insisted, for safety reasons, on using heavier sheet metal than other makers, explaining its enduring status among automotive brands.
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Wonderful tribute to a car that was years ahead of the pack.,
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This review is from: Saab 99 and 900: The Complete Story (Crowood Autoclassic) (Hardcover)
A Saab 900 has always been dear to my heart, since my first in 83, my second in 89 and my last in 93. It was in 2001, when I traded my 93 in on a Mercury Sable wagon, but by then Saab had turned from a car that was unique, sophisticated and ahead of the artistic game into just another arm of GM. After reading this book I am reminded why I had purchased three cars from the same maker. It was the best thing on the road at the time and now I sadly wish I would never have given that beauty away. Mr. Cole has done a wonderful job of capture the allure of a car company that was way beyond the mass produce trash on the american roads at the time. Even today a Saab 900 in good condition looks far better than most of the new ideas out on the road. Sadly GM stepped in and that was the end of it.
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Nice Coffee Table Reader,
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This review is from: Saab 99 and 900: The Complete Story (Crowood Autoclassic) (Hardcover)
This is a nice book for any 99 or 900 owner who truly enjoys their car and its history. The book concentrates on the history more than the mechanics of the vehicle and makes for a fun read. One can open up to any page and begin reading to find an interesting tid bit on either of the cars or SAAB in general. There are many different photos exploring the different variants and trim of the cars as well as demonstrating interior and x-ray shots of the car. The book is in no way a technical manual though it does give basic specifications of the car and accounts of the mechanical build; this makes for a fun read. I own a '76 99GL and the book has offered valuable insight and concise knowledge that was scattered or not even available on the net about the build and history of the car.
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