This coming month is exciting for us and we have some amazing episodes lined up that we can’t wait to share with you!

Years of neglect …

Our guest this week is a lovely older lady called Glo, who has owned many convertibles over the years from numerous manufacturers, with this saab being her second from the bygone Swedish brand.

Join us as we take you step by step through the DIY cleaning process, using off the shelf readily available products.

Professional soft top refurbishing companies exist, and this might be where our guest needs to go for the finishing touches, but for many owners tackling a roof clean is entirely worth doing yourself and with amazing results.

If you’ve never tackled a roof clean on your soft top before, whether it be a saab or other brand, then this could be the episode you’re looking for!

Main products used:

• Bucket

• Large plastic bristle scrubbing brush

• Car shampoo (any brand)

• Small plastic bristle toothbrush style detailing brush (stubborn stains, seams of fabric)

• Milton Sanitising Fluid (large bottle)

• Disposable cups x2

• Fabsil Gold (other similarly amazing waterproofing solutions exist)

• Microfibre towels for wiping excess

• Clean microfibre towel for Cleaning bodywork of any spills.

Watch the episode below and enjoy the reveal as our guest is blown away by the results!

Welcome back and thanks for staying with us! We hope you are enjoying the show!

In our latest episode we met with a gentleman called Simon to hear his story. One about love, family and a childhood dream…

When simon was a young man he used to visit the Saab dealership in Oslo Norway with his father, enjoying being “eye level with the headlights” in the showroom window an falling in love with Saab at a young age.

Today he celebrates a long history of owning these cars, and his fathers car sits in waiting, safely under cover in the garage. Its something quite special, and we will get onto that in a future episode!

The Saab 95 Aero Estate

The 95 Aero from this era was a huge success for the company, and their first step into the true estate market - the closest previous family car being the 9000, with its surprisingly colossal boot space (considering its sweeping rear profile) and seating for five.

The 95 took you, your partner, your kids, your neighbours kids, luggage, blankets and even the family pet, and transported them all in luxurious comfort - exactly the way Saab does things.

The 95 wasnt some slow luxury boat, however. They offered the Aero option, as seen with so many other models, which delivered incredible torque alongside trademark stability. Confidence in every corner.

Tune into the episode BELOW and do share with us your thoughts on this timeless classic of Saabs history - a true car for the people.

Welcome back! We are delighted to announce the release of a very special episode to mark the start of Season Three of the show.

This episode has already reached fans and enthusiasts across the world, and we hope it can find a new audience for our channel as we continue to grow.

Good Bad & Ugly

We have been considering making this episode since we got our first ever Saab

In the search for our car, we were on the hunt for user reviews to guide us on our journey to purchase. However, that search seemed to only turn up two types of reviews…

1. Early reviews made soon after release and not covering what they are truly like twenty years after production.

2. 5 star reviews from fans that lacked the honest approach to truly tell the full story

Both of these types taught us about what the car used to be like, and why they are still loved today, but they lacked the other side of the coin…

99 Problems but a Saab Ain’t One

Honest buyers guide information was hard to come by, and so we set out to create one video to tackle this, simple slick and smooth. A bite size way for drivers to get a taste of the true cost of owning a car from a bygone brand and a final verdict on how we feel three years on from purchase.

We hope our review provides a valuable insight into what it takes to own one of these cars, and that it might guide you away from trouble, or make you just that little bit more aware of the risks that exist when purchasing an ageing, soon to be elderly Swedish machine .

Check it out below!

We hope you enjoy the show!

We also got asked by viewers where you can get some of the products featured in the show, and we are more than happy to oblige!

Waterproof Car Cover

www.everycarcovered.com

At £52 you would expect quality, and that’s just what Every Car Covered has done here

The waterproof material is excellent with double strength stitching, and with elastic straps to tether under the nose and rear, this cover hits the mark nicely for a budget half cover.

Whilst no good in high winds, this cover is ideal to stop even the heaviest of rain storms from affecting your beautiful saab. Although we made some modifications to improve the design and allow us to use it even on windy nights - why not get in touch and we can share the details!

Silicone Car Key Cover

https://ebay.us/m/WcL3DJ

A must have for any saab owner - a means to stop your fob from detaching from the blade key, and a real lifesaver from a world of pain…

Saab Draken Aerial Replacement

www.saab3dprint.com

If you don’t have a Sat Nav, like my car, then you can treat yourself to something a little bit quirky for your 93 Convertible!

Our friends over at Saab 3d Print make these awesome models of the Saab aircraft that directly replace the existing aerial!

The rubberised material had our shark fin aerials are made from easily deteriorate over time, so replacements are often sought. But sometimes it’s nice to be different and move away from the norm…

Our latest episode sees us chat over video call with young 19 year old saab driver Henry, as he talks us through his love of saab, from owning one as his first car, to the recent 9-3 that laid down its own life to save him.

2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T (273hp) B235

Henry’s first car after passing his test was this beautiful 9-5 in glimmering Merlot red. Unfortunately being a high mileage example, whilst it was a joy to ride, Henry soon discovered a wealth of rust underneath that eventually spelt the end of this handsome classic.

2011 9-3 1.9TTiD Griffin SE (213hp)

Following the sad end of the 9-5, Henry opted for this stunning late model 93 Griffin spec, utilising the cash he’d saved up to do the rust repairs on the previous car. Sadly, the engine developed a knocking sound.

Not wanting this to spell the end for it, Henry picked up a secondary saab, this time an older model…

2006 Saab 9-3 Aero (280hp) stage 3

Keen to keep the Griffin going, to hopefully see another day, this gorgeous cerulean blue 9-3 entered Henry’s life. Again a high mileage example, but just as much fun to drive.

The Crash Last Week

Just this week, Henry was out driving the country roads of his local area, and on a wide, national speed limit road, he came face to face with a deer. Stepping into the road, Henry quickly reacted and swerved to avoid, with the front tyres gripping hard and fast. But the back wasn’t so strong, and whilst trying to recorrect and take control of the car, the vehicle went out control, leaving the road at high speed.

Landing in a field, and nearly crashing through a hedgerow, things could have ended way worse the damage to the car is major, with the front end mostly gone, and many underlying components destroyed. But the main cabin remains solid.

Looking at this photo you can see how Henry was able to walk away. A true mark of Saab’s design language, putting safety at the forefront of their work.

The car now resides with JamSaab near Bristol, and the aim is for it to be brought back to life. But the fact remains, even if this does spell the end for this car, it did its job to save Henry’s life. And if this is its final act, then it has earned its place in the scrapyard in the sky.

We wish Henry all the very best in his future with these cars, and for sparing a few moments to speak with us today for our show.

Thank you for tuning in and for supporting our channel. We serve to celebrate the love that owners have for the brand, and the incredible legacy of the cars they created.

Join us again soon for the next exciting instalment, this time delving into the world of ownership, and a buyers guide to these ageing cars. Are they worth the money, or are they just a money pit of woe?

We explore our own personal journey of ownership, and share with you some tips and advice on buying your first saab, including some of the potential risks and challenges you might face.

Not only have we nearly hit our next marker of 1500 subscribers, but we have also tipped over 200 videos for our audiences. This is a combination of full features and Saab Stories shorts - stay tuned as we are always putting out fresh content every week.

Our latest two videos are small bite size Saab movies. The first sees us draw a close to 2025 in an unconventional and slightly silly way… the second is a look at our first Saab meet of the year.

It all started with the Can Can …

Im a hobbyist musician. The original Saab Stories YouTube idea was that every episode would be entirely backed by my own music - The first episode kicked off in this vein, but ultimately it turned out to be far too much work… so I paid for licensed music through a subscription service called Uppbeat.io

I occasionally still use my music in the episodes but otherwise my music is done in my down time, entirely separate from the channel.

However, last month I had an idea.

Could you do a drum and bass remix of the Can Can? It turns out… you can!

And can you then animate the car to almost DANCE to the music? Memories of the classic and cheesy Herbie films coming to mind…

So that’s what we did. Tune in and check it out here

1st Meet of 2026!

It’s been seemingly ages since we managed a get together with our various friends in the community and we just want to share some shots from the first one of the new year, and also to remind you that being a saab owner means you have a family!

From new owner to seasoned serial saab enthusiast, the family of saab owners is a welcoming bunch and there’s always help or ideas to hand if you need it.

My own experience of ownership has been made undoubtedly easier and more enjoyable - and certainly less concerning! - since being involved in the community.

Many issues I have faced (and there have been a few!) I have been able to deal with just that extra little bit of confidence thanks to help and support from my friends in the owners groups. From parts to sometimes simple guidance, I’ve found help along the way. And you will too.

What’s next for the channel?

Our upcoming season takes us on a different path, and the first episode that we begin filming revolves around a buyers guide. A first time saab owners true unbiased thoughts on the brand the car and the people. Something I longed to find during my time researching for my first purchase.

I hope this video serves to support others joining the Saab ranks; with eyes wide open and just a little bit more excitement.

See you all soon!

With love

Heading out last week through wind and rain, we wrapped on filming for our latest episode of our show TalkSteer.

The convertible remained waterproof throughout the storms (Thankyou Renovo!) and allowed us to complete filming for our next episode, and the results are finally ready to show you all.

In this one we interview mother of two Charley and her husband Doug as she shares with us the story behind the sale of her OG93, and the value of Saab Safety for her and her family.

To Charley and husband Doug, the safety of their children takes front seat in their choice for a family car, and both of them have sadly experienced the life saving engineering of Saab cars first hand. Our episode goes into those stories, but also celebrates the love they have for eachother, and the spirit that they carry for the cars that mean so much.

We also learn of her late father’s own mission to restore a classic 900, and her partners love for all things Saab, including driving a 96 V4 as a daily motor.

Jam packed with our guests own photos and videos, plus archive material and more, this episode is full with stories from a Saab family we can all relate to.

We hope you enjoy the show!

This week we have returned from a short stay in Devon with the Saab, and are now well on the way with writing up the new episode ahead of filming.

A Big Thank You

But before we get onto that, we just want to give a big shout out to all of you that have chosen to take the time to subscribe to our show, and watch our videos! Our channel goes from strength to strength and it appears that we gain around 100 subscribers each month, which is amazing, but we really need your help to take us to the next level.

Subscribers

Our first milestone when we launched the show was 500 subscribers, and we were deeply honoured when that target was reached. Knowing how much our work means to you all gave us a real push to keep making movies and grow the channel further. Now, in October 2025 we sit at an Incredible 1343 subs, but we really want to hit the big 2k!

So please, if you enjoy our show please tell your friends, post it on Facebook, and get the word out! Remember, we do not make any money from these films, and as such the subscribers and the views are so valuable to us!

Top Performers

With each episode we appeal to a different subset of the owners community, and the performance of each allows us to tailor our content to what our viewers want. Up until this point, we were flying blind.

Our latest episode, exploring the relics of the Saab 99 and the value of restoring barn-found antiques has been a great success, and proves to us that our audiences love a fuzzy nostalgia trip!

Our previous episode to this covered a local independent breakers yard, which was met with great warmth and continues to draw new views every day. If you need a part for your saab, these amazing businesses are true life savers.

What’s Next?

Following an interesting (and rather expensive!) few months with our saab, we have chosen to put together our very on “First Time Saab Owners Guide” for anyone considering purchasing their first Saab.

In this episode we will cover all the pros and cons, ups and downs and Swedish oddities in a “no holding back” approach. A true unbiased review of the model, the brand and the community around it.

While You Wait

As we work on our next episode, we hope you enjoy our flurry of YouTube Shorts! Check them out here …

Thank you for reading and for watching our show! Please subscribe to the channel, and if you like our updates here on substack, you might like to give us a follow here too!

In the last month we have teased new content, celebrated old and shared some golden moments from the archive.

Today sees a return of our headline show TalkSteer. This one makes episode 19, and contains true treasures of Saabs history, one such icon saved from scrap, which went on to win awards for its rarity and condition.

Fans and subscribers of our show will have seen that up until this point, the oldest model we have covered was the massively popular 900, and so this episode marks a pivotal moment for our show.

Stepping back further in time, you will find the precursor, the big brother of the Saab 900, the 99.

The 99 was their first approach to the family ready car, and early adverts showed parents with their children, loading it up ready for adventure.

The 99 wasn’t as huge a success as its successor, but it did pave the way, and also gave Saab their first ever Turbo platform. Those models are rare and highly sought after, however even the base spec models come with their own desirability.

Within this episode you will meet with our old friend Olly Cox, who you may remember from Episode 8, as he takes us behind the curtain of a storage facility somewhere in the deep English countryside.

Behind these doors lie a variety of rare automobiles, including Saabs but also housing one particular rare, award winning example…

Come on In, enjoy the show, and explore the treasures with us as we find out just what Olly has in store for us…

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In our latest episode we take a visit to a local independent saab breakers yard run by a father who not only admires the brand, but also set an example to his son by putting him behind the wheel of a saab the very moment he passed his driving test.

Driving up to the yard somewhere near Wisbech, we met with Dave, and found that not only did he have some incredibly interesting examples on hand, but also a host of fascinating stories behind every one.

The yard is littered with Saabs in various conditions, panels missing, headlights gone and more. A graveyard that serves to provide donor parts from every model therein.

One particular car took our interest, and as you will find in our episode, the 93 pictured sacrificed its own life to save the life of the driver.

A scary scene, but knowing they walked away is a reminder we need that Saabs were built with safety at the forefront. We are lucky to drive these vehicles.

Dave was extremely welcoming and as we walked amongst the cars, seeing customers taking parts they needed, going about the vehicles and doing business with him, we knew that Dave was not only an excellent businessman, but also a man with heart and kindness. Someone passionate for the brand, and motivated to keep people behind the wheel of Saab’s for as long as possible, one part at a time.

Tune into the episode here:

we look forward to seeing you again and thank you for showing an interest in our show. We make no profit from the content, and produce it purely as a gift to the owners - like you! - and the wider saab community.

Welcome back to Saab Stories substack!

We have just this week seen a flurry of new subscribers coming in - so we just want to say, thanks for the love!

This week we have been super busy filming our next incredible episode of our show TalkSteer, and this one promises to be the best yet. A hefty claim, but one we believe we can defend.

Heading down to Halstead, a small town in the British countryside, we meet with David, a saab fan since his youth, who absolutely loves his cars - both saab and other iconic brands.

In this next episode we sit down to a story like no other - a tale of love, loss, heartache and determination. From paralysis following a shock diagnosis, all leading up to being behind the wheel of a car once more… but not just any car.

The Saab 900 convertible is a classic well known the world over, for its sporty appearance to its top down sex appeal, whilst still having a huge luggage space, and seats for a family of four.

This is the dream. This is the vehicle to bring a family back together, surviving trauma, beating the odds, and putting a middle finger to the man.

David’s story is nothing short of astonishing. Heartbreaking and true, he takes us through his story, arms open wide, nothing to hide. His hope to educate others on his own experiences, but also to celebrate his love of SAAB cars, and his very personal Saab Story.

Tune in soon for our next episode - one that we also believe to the most visually beautiful we have yet put to film.

see you soon.

Peter and Freya

As our latest episode arrives this evening THURSDAY 19TH 6PM we wanted to make some noise about a new and exciting development for Saab Stories - our very own shop!

We love Saab, but if you’re looking for cool gifts - from art to clothing - the options out there are limited. Some extremely talented artists exist, but our niche little Saab family doesn’t have much out there in the way or merchandise or collectibles.

My name is Peter. Presenter and creator of Saab Stories. As an artist and designer for many years I felt it was time to offer something special to my audience and launch my own official Saab Stories shop!

In our last episode, from Swedish Day, Saab owner and friend John from the Lime Yellow Saab owners club mentioned the website RedBubble for their club logo, which can be purchased on hats, mugs and more, so this is the platform we have chosen to use.

Over at our shop you will find the full range of Saab Stories brand logos, but what we think you will really be interested in, is our signature Car Colour Splash series, depicting highlights from the episodes so far, with owners cars immortalised in vibrant, multi-coloured wonder.

Our next episode

On the next episode from Saab Stories - TONIGHT 6PM - we soar into the world of Saab aviation, hearing stories from PILOTS of saab aircraft.

To commemorate this new chapter of our channel, we have a new section to our store called Saab Air, kicking off with the featured aircraft on tonight show, and soon to see the arrival of many more Saab aircraft to come.

All proceeds from purchase of our shop go directly into future productions of Saab Stories content, so the money you spend, will make it on screen.

Support us to receive exclusive benefits and perks, and don’t forget to tell your friends!

Many thanks for all your love and support!

Peter and Freya

Saab Stories

Welcome back!

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It’s been a little while since our last post. Thank you to all that subscribe to us and follow the progress of our YouTube channel.

The subject of our latest episode is one of some merit. At the start of May, we attended the incredible car event called Swedish day where a gathering of Swedish cars including Saab and Volvo all came together to share their love of these fascinating vehicles.

You may remember that this time last year we attended our very first Swedish day. This was kicked off with a beautiful convoy of lime yellow Saabs - ours forming a four lime arrival at the event. Well, this year we managed to smash our previous record and achieved a convoy of a incredible eight lime yellow Saab convertibles.

Well, this year we managed to smash our previous record and achieved a convoy of a incredible eight lime yellow Saab convertibles.

Amongst the amazing people we met and spoke to on the day, we were honoured to have a moment of Robin’s time. Robin is the founder and face of Swedish day and is very proud of his creation having started it many years ago in 2008.

Alongside our chat with Robin, we were honoured to have opportunities to speak with a number of owners having some fascinating tales of ownership and community.

We hope you enjoy this episode, it was a joy to meet so many passionate owners and we will look forward to seeing you on our next episode of talk steer.

We cannot wait to invite you back to watch the show!

Episodes take about 2-3 weeks to put together from all the footage we shoot, so please do bear with whilst we work our movie magic to bring you our next episode!

See you soon!

Our newest episode for the channel is here, and it’s an event!

600 BHP TURBO X

In this show we head up to Rotherham as well as Grantham to interview Kieran Scannell from Saab fabricators Scanifab, to hear all about their business and get a hands on experience of their project car, a Saab 93 Turbo X.

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The Turbo X was the most powerful production car from Saab, delivering 280bhp as stock, but at Scanifab, they’ve chosen to fettle, tune, and modify the Turbo X to achieve an entirely new world of performance.

As it stands, this Turbo X is the most powerful (known) road legal V6 in the country, delivering a whopping 563bhp with over 500lbs torque.

To kick off the second part of our episode - where we get behind the wheel of this incredible machine - we had the honour of shooting at Grantham based karting circuit Ancaster Leisure.

Ancaster Leisure is a business that provides not only a top class Karting circuit and facilities but also a range of activities pursuits including Airsoft, Archery and more.

Setting off from the circuit, I was stunned. The acceleration, handling, stability and grip of this car was something I’d never before experienced.

During our conversation we discuss the lasting legacy of Saab, the Scanifab business and its place in the community.

We also ask Kieran the question - Why take a 16 year old Saab Estate and take it to this level, with so many new alternatives out there from the likes of BMW and Audi?

Join us and enjoy another episode of TalkSteer, from our thriving YouTube channel Saab Stories.

We also invite you to take a look back through our catalogue of episodes! There’s plenty of variety to enjoy and something for everyone.

The Return of Swedish Day

Following on from this adventure we are hot on the heels of another, and this coming Sunday 11th May we are making a triumphant return to Swedish Day, this year held in Yeovil at the town rugby club.

As many of you will recall, last years Swedish Day was a hit for our channel, with so many enthusiastic and fascinating owners to meet, and loads of gorgeous Saab’s to adore.

This year looks to be no different, and what’s more is that we will see the RETURN of the Lime Yellow Saab Owners Club, arriving once more in convoy to this years event.

Last year we achieved 3 for the convoy…. What number do you think we have this time? Tune in soon to find out!

Goodies from Saab Stories

This year for Swedish Day we are coming along with some Saab Stories goodies, which will be handed out to those lucky enough to feature in our show. ! See you there!

Thanks again for tuning in, and we will see you soon!

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In this episode we visit Swedish Day UK 2024 and meet with Jay, Peter, John, Jane and Peter, plus we get to check out some incredible cars along the way.

- WORLDWIDE PREMIERE -

Saturday 8th February at 8pm

In this show join us as we connect with Tom and Patti, founders of the Saab Heritage Museum USA, based in Sturgis, South Dakota.

Walk with us as Tom takes us on a private guided tour of the museum and its exhibits.

Filmed over Zoom, and during a snow storm the quality does vary, however we have enhanced the viewing experience for audiences at home by adding additional photos and videos from the collection.

• RALLY EDITIONS

• INDI 500 PRECURSORS

• DRAG STRIP CARS

• LAND SPEED RECORDS

• SINGLE SEATER ROCKETS

• CELEBRITY CONNECTIONS

• SAAB BIKES ?!?

This is a museum tour unlike any other.

Hear stories of Saab owners connected to the museum, such as Jay Leno of “The Tonight Show” fame, who purchased a 1958 Saab 93 from Tom Donney, which he then featured on his own YouTube show “Jay Leno’s Garage”. This Saab is a beauty, and the full episode, plus the rest of his channel is really worth checking out.

There’s also Jerry Seinfeld, American actor and comedian who worked with Tom to put together an episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (s05ep05), where he drives his friend, actor and comedian Fred Armisen to grab coffee in a vintage 1965 Saab 96 Monte Carlo 850.

See you all at the Big Event! We can’t wait to share it with you.

Tune in and grab your spot, FREE tonight, Saturday 8th February at 8PM

With love, Peter and Freya

Saab Stories

Bill Bruce; discussing his own SAAB stories, and past experiences with Ford, Rover and Lotus. We also discuss some exciting plans we have for episodes 3 and 4 of the channel, including the monumental Swedish Day UK 2024, and even a road trip!

In this first of the series we speak to Brian, Mark J., Roger, Mark A. and Christian and hear their stories of SAAB ownership, and what it means to be a member of the SAAB community.

Published April 21st 2024

Welcome back, and thanks for reading!

It has been a super start to 2025 with our first episode of the year - the story of saab specialist Two Stroke to Turbo - reaching over 2000 views in under two weeks.

Also, the success of this episode triggered many new subscribers, sending us past our last milestone of 600, all the way to 800+ !

This makes us so happy. We are eternally grateful that people are enjoying our work and supporting our progress.

We do this all for you.

Countdown to Ep12

Over the next seven days we will be posting a series of teasers from our upcoming episode, which comes all the way from the Saab Heritage Museum USA!

The show promises to be our best yet, exploring the exhibits and delving into the Saab stories ;-) behind each one.

Owner Tom Donney has spent his life building this museum from the ground up, and with a mixture of cars and artefacts from his own personal collection, and an increasing number of donated vehicles and memorabilia, this museum is unlike any other.

if you think you know all there is to know about Saab, think again.

Celebrity Connections

This bit blows our minds.

Going into this interview we did our research on the museum, what models most interested us and the history behind the success, but nothing prepared us for the biggest highlights of the show.

Saturday 8th February at 8pm

Join us every day this week for the teaser countdown, and then again next Saturday 8th at 8pm to experience the full show!

Grab popcorn, snacks and a drink - and maybe a bowl of Swedish meatballs(?) as this next episode is our longest yet, surpassing our usual 15-20 minute runtime and coming in at 50 minutes.

This is an epic, we have put our heart and soul into making this dream come true, and we hope you all enjoy the show. Wherever in the world you are watching.

In episode 11 of Talk Steer we head over to Royston in Hertfordshire to meet with the owner and team at Saab Specialist Two Stroke to Turbo!

You’d be hard pushed to find a Saab specialist that has a stronger foothold in the UK than this. After 40 years, Two Stroke have built up a team consisting of solely Saab trained technicians, that have gone on to help thousands of Saab owners across the UK.

From sales to service, repairs to restorations, Two Stroke were held in incredibly high regard with their customers.

And this, sadly is where their story ends.

Join us as we speak with owner Michael, hear his own personal saab story, and explore the Two Stroke business, see their final projects in action, and bring down the shutter on their final days in business

We wish to thank Michael and the incredible team for their time with us, and wish them all the very best for the future. Thank you dearly for joining us on Talk Steer.

Episode 12

Thanks for following our show - whether you have been with us since Episode 1, or only just found us, thank you.

We have worked incredibly hard to plan a series for you this year that will be bigger and better than anything we have created so far!

Join us soon for a show like no other, as we connect over video link with our friends across the water - Tom Donney and wife, owners of the Saab Heritage Museum USA(!) for a private behind the scenes tour of their incredible collection!

Amongst their rare and unusual Saab vehicles we will see examples that many of you will have never seen before! Tune in to our channel for the latest teaser shorts, and the BIG event soon!