This design is so eye catching. Idk how to explain, it's not beautiful, it's not ugly either, it's mesmerizing in a weird way lol. All I know is I love its looks but don't know why.
I once read that the shape is so unique and that it basically ran unaltered for so many years that it is now a classic symbol in the automotive world, dare say in the territory of 911s. The only difference being a much smaller audience who appreciate them.
@@ivanlievendag9820 Only the pillar, the windscreen itself is more slanted much in the same way as on many small aircrafts (like SAABs Draken and Viggen).
@@RetrocarStyle Most cars have a rather flat windscreen, the one on the classic 900 is very curved if you look at it from the top and its sides wrap inwards from the centre thereby creating the difference between the angle of the windscreen itself and the A-pillars.
I fell in love with Saab when I got a $700 1992 Saab 900s, working on that car taught me so much and I treated it was my child. Up until I needed a trans rebuild and couldn’t even afford to pay my insurance and stupidly got rid of it for a shitty $200, getting rid of that car was the biggest regret of my life. Ever since then I’ve been trying my absolute hardest to get a 90’ spg 900 turbo and it’s these videos that keep giving me the motivation to save for it
The orange of the 99 is just stunning as it negotiates its way on the streets. Also the shots of the 900 taken on the waterfront is iconic. Great video, thank you.
@D 1997 saab 9000 I believe. I mean that's what Google gives me, didn't have time to read the badge on the saab I mistook for a e34 by the tail lights while driving. Only figured it was a saab after seeing the front of it in the mirror.
@@Tu11iy Well the Saab 9000 came out in 1985 so I guess the E34 looks like the Saab and not the other way around. The updated look in the rear came with the 1991 9000 Aero.
just picked up a 1994 Saab 900 Classic convertible a few months ago, been obsessed with researching these vehicles. it’s awesome to see some modern recognition!!!
@@IanCharlesPearce I'm still baffled at how GM failed. Just a few years before GM bought Saab, Toyota introduced Lexus. GM's vision for Saab was the same: to create a brand to compete with the prestigious Germans. And in spite of having all the resources in the world, GM bodged the job by doing the exact opposite of Toyota. Where Lexus first car was made on a bespoke platform, Saab were forced cancel the platform they had been developing to use the shittiest platform made in all of Europe. Where Lexus' first car took about a decade to develop, the mkII Saab 900 was forced out the door in less than a year and a half. Where Lexus to my knowledge haven't offered a single FWD-only vehicle, Saab had to stick to FWD until mere months before GM decided to terminate the brand. Where Lexus' range constantly expanded, Saab were stuck making two models.
@@dukeofspeed2072 Not in any meaningful way. SAAB got bought out by NEVS in 2012. While the the 9-3 is still being produced it's as an EV built in China for the Chinese market only. And they don't have the rights to the SAAB brand so they sell them as NEVS.
I love the fact that new videos about SAAB still come out, as a Swede and massive SAAB fan its amazing to watch. I haven't looked for new videos in a long time and then this only came out 1 week and 1 day ago crazy.
I drove a 95' Turbo 900 for a few years. Granted, it was a GM Saab but it had enough of the original flavour for me to have a lasting love of these Swedish beauties all these years later. Great piece!
I love this! There are some of those 900s still around in Sweden but you don't see them too often. My dad worked at Saab military aircrafts and employees got discount so we had a lot of Saabs i our family. My first car was a 99 L from 1977 and today im driving a 93 cab. Keep up the good work Magnus!
Most sources define EMS as Electronic Manual Special. Most 99s of the era had Zenith Stromberg Carbs. The 99 E introduced Bosch D-Jectronic Fuel injection in 1970. The EMS introduced the 2.0 liter "B" engine in 1972 for Europe. The USA got the 2.0 for the 1973 Model Year. For the first two years, the EMS added a special interior ,the "soccerball" wheels, and a couple of color choices not offered on other models. The color of the EMS Magnus is driving was used on lesser models. Despite what it looks like, SAAB called it "Brilliant Yellow." We had a 1974 99 LE in that shade.
finally they do a next big thing on something that actually has potential of being that. fox body mustang has been the next big thing since it came out
How is this channel not in the conversation of being one of the best in Automotive TH-cam? Production quality is on point and I enjoy the story telling aspect of the videos. Thanks for creating this content.
Saab was and will always be the most UNDERRATED car manufacturer of all time. I've been driving Ssab cars since my teenage years I'm now 55. I just purchased my sixth. It's a 2011 Java Metallic 9-3 convertible with 65,000 miles. I am truly blessed to still experience these wonderful automobiles! ❤❤❤ I daily a new Volvo but it isn't a SAAB.
I love this show teaming Hagerty with Magnus. I dig how Saab always rethinks everything. Right down to the square climate vents. Just always cool. I wonder how many comments there are going to be that one of the SPGs multiple brake lights is out.
I haven't thought about this car in decades, but do remember absolutely loving the design when I first saw an SPG. They were to expensive for my budget at the time, and for some reason I thought they were unreliable. Great to see them still on the road, a classic for sure.😀👍✌
I had a late 80s 900 turbo in the mid 90s. Loved that car. Turbo lag was phenomenal. Not terribly fast of the line until the turbo kicked in. Once it kicked in, it didn’t have torque steer so much as torque NO steer. It felt like the front end lightened up and the front wheels had no control of direction. Extremely comfortable car in Long trips. Ultimately the head liner drooped. It ended up over heating on the Jersey turnpike. Sold it for $9k with just shy of 100k miles. I replaced it with a Jetta. Didn’t have the same class and quality.
The character of the 900 SPG had my full admiration from its inception. These cars always exuded a sensible, classy quality. The early SPGs were the cars to beat in their time. A common criticism of other cars back then was often “it’s no Saab Turbo”
I work at the Saab airplanefactory and Saab cars for me is a big part of my life. I hoped it incl some of the pinnacle in saab-history in this video, like the saab 99 turbo , the 96 v4 , 9000 turbo (holded the world speedrecord 1986 at talladega)
I had a 03 9 3 aero vector while in the army in Germany, it had already had a stage 3 bolt on kit from a local tuner shop and made about 300 to the front wheels, that car would do 165mph and i had it there a couple times. Thats fast enough for me on public roads. It was also a very beautiful car even in silver.
I had a black turbo. It was the first nice car I had in my life. That was such a great car, I’d get back in one in a minute but as noted they are hard to find. I agree that this serves the title. Thanks!
In the UK we had Aero APC, Saab were ahead of their time with production car turbocharging. My dentist back around 1980 had a 99 turbo, it was very very cool parked outside his practice.
My sister in law had a Saab 900 turbo from the mid-eighties. That thing was a blast to drive. Manual transmission, by the way. There was so much turbo lag that you would mat the accelerator before a tight corner to time the boost to pull you through the apex. Hilarious fun.
He is awesome. I have yet to own a Porsche like he has and is known for. But my first car was an XJS, I had a Grand Wagoner and I have a Saab 9-3 convertible. Wonder he is is going to cover any other cars I have owned? I( I know he really didn’t cover the 9-3) but Saab’s never get their due.
That's the strange thing about Saabs... they're kind of built around a temperament, a mindset, not around performance. I've always felt like you could go much faster than the brakes would allow... but in a weird way I think the creators never intended for you to use 100% of the power. It's more of a leisurely adequate power with not great breaks and lovely handling. Definitely about the experience of the drive, not how fast you can complete it.
The Saab 900 SPG was the best looking Saab ever build. In Denmark, it was also available as a two-seater commercial van. Very popular among vets. Sadly, Saab isn't around anymore.
I live in Norway and I am an early E34 die-hard enthusiast and I just love all 70s and 80s BMWs, been a pretty big fan of classic Citroen and Saab as well, looked more on the old v4 when comes to Saabs however, but seeing this Saab it's now also on my radar, damn I like thoughtful engineering, after I started studying mechanical engineering do I like new computer infested "cars" less and less, lol
These cars are a blast to drive. My buddy had a dark grey '86 SPG that was lightly modified. They handle a twisty back road better than any other front wheel drive car I've ever driven and are quick enough to put a smile on your face. The only thing i didn't like was that the gearbox felt sloppy and vague compared to a honda manual gearbox. It was hard to find the right gear sometimes. But I've always wanted one of my own. They're hard to come by in good shape now tho.
Finally Saab’s getting some coverage! I drive a Saab 9000 CSE Manual and it is a fantastic car. The straight line performance is impressive, even by today’s standard. I bought it coz it was a more practical version of the 900 but imo the second most iconic shape Saab produced. Some say it’s also the “last real Saab”. One day I hope to get a 900 Aero, but finding the right one is proving tricky!
I had the 1987 9000. Had to sell it when I went overseas. I loved it, still do and think it was magnificent. When I had to buy a new car (Saab not available anymore) I said to the Audi dealer "You are my second choice; my first choice is no longer available. A4 Quatro is OK, but I can't love it like the 9000. I do have a mint '93 900 that looks like it just came out the showroom. All original other than headliner.
@@aeomaster32 Very nice! Funnily enough I bought an Audi A3 Quattro for my mrs. I think if you get the higher end Audi’s they aren’t too bad in terms of quality. The entry models are terrible!
The Saab 900 has always been adored by fans of the brand and the turbo was fantastic but as for will it ever reach super expensive territory... I doubt it, but that's what makes them great they are very attainable for a person wanting to get into classic euro cars.
Never super expensive. But the days that you could buy them for a couple of thousands are over in Europe. A good spg without rust and well maintained will cast around 20k or more
I've got a red T16S (that's what the aero/SPG is known as in the UK). Had it modified by the now defunct Trent Saab on their Stage 1 kit. It was a 220bhp kit, but was underrated and made around 240bhp. Somehow I've never grenaded the gearbox!
Das ist gut !...Nice Car, Nice Szene, Nice Nice Nice..Rode around in a 99 back in the early 70's..Where was MY Swedish blonde ?..My bro had a 900 for YEARS..Bulletproof, stock and FUN...Laughed at snow...Great Iconic marque...Unbeatablely FAB !...Great Video...In Da Hood...Thanks
Man, oh man! SAABs were the cars I cut my teeth on. My first car was a 1982 900 4-door, and my second car was a 1984 900S 2-door hatch. Both had the 8-valve Jetronic-D. I miss them dearly...
“Even More Saab” I’m stealing that! I would love to find a good SPG, it would partner my ‘92 900 vert nicely (250k, and runs like a top), but I don’t have a place for another, and I already have two other vehicles (Jeeps, my favorite being a classic ‘87 XJ. I guess I like that letter pattern in my wheels) This was a nice little vid, and that is a stunning sample. Keep these beauties on the road. Thanks!
Always brilliant engineering from SAAB, should never have sold my 900 turbo, just a great driver's car, your on the right path with this one Magnus, Rj in Oz
Always loved a Saab 900 turbo. SPG even better. I grew up in Chicago suburbs and found a mechanic shop selling a turbo. They let me drive it off the lot at 16 yrs old and I think I got it up to 135 mph. But for my first car I settled on an 86 Mazda 626 turbo with new crate engine and new low budget silver paint job for $3500 from a wash rack guy at the BMW dealership I worked at. I would still like to buy a Saab 900, I love its unique lines, if I could afford to restore or covert to battery car.
I had an 88 spg that was highly modified, sold it with 240k on it and it still ran like a top. That was a great car. Bought a 2002 viggen which was also great, but the 88 was better.
Buy one now if you can, big money soon these. Following 15 911's (GT2/GT3 loads of turbo's) Ive just bought one in Red SPG, always liked them and nothing like it on the road even more so nowadays
Wow I had a 1991 Red 900 SPG with the bigger "Whale Tail" drove it over 12years! Car travel well n once I moved my Aunt's full size bed in it!? Gorgeous car👍😍
I started with a 99 in 1977, then a 900 Turbo in '80, then four 9000s over another 20 years, the last being a '96 Aero with all the goodies. Wonderful cars, every one of them. Such a pity that they got into that mess with GM.
As a previous owner of the very same orange 99 and two SPGs and a 900 coupe I can't tell you how sad I am that SAAB is gone. GM ruined them. I'm proud and happy I got to experience these wonderful cars for 25 years. My 99 EMS had the Super Inca wheels. 😍
I wish Hagerty would put some effort into interior shots for once. Maybe more than 1 single second showing the dash and gauge cluster? This video should be called "Magnus Walker deserves your love," because there's virtually zero Saab footage.
I drove my stock 4wd '78 Chevy pickup almost every day for 21 years and over 300,000 miles. I replaced the valve seals twice, replaced the timing gears/chain twice and had the transmission rebuilt at 140,000 miles (reverse gear broke). Pretty robust I'd say.
a friends cousin had one 900 Aero 16v, with 2 tone paint, silver and the aero spoilerkit and side skirts was darker grey metallic. Dark red (oxblodsröd) leather interior and black revolution wheels i think with polished dish. so damn cool car at that time.
Cant remember how many of these i have owned, 10 or more, Yes im from Sweden Edit: My first car was a 88 Saab 900 NA 8 valve, Bought it with my own cash. White with blue interior. Added 16 inch wheels to it and had a Rockford 12 inch sub in the rear, I was a real OG back in the days lol 2nd edit. Dont let me start with my history on Saab 9000, oh my
@@victorbitter583 88 was the first year for rear handbrake for 900 also the first year you could fit wheels from a stock 9000. while Saab 9000 had the rear handbrake from the start, its not a hard work to replace 900 front handbrake to rear handbrake
Wow! SAAB 🇸🇪 love 👍 I bought new a 1978 99 Turbo, same time drove 1974 EMS for Connecticut winters. Mom had new 1977 99 GL 2-Dr. 900 SPG series last best of breed before GM . It's a shame parts are a beatch for last 20 years. Good luck if you need a cyl head or wheel bearings😮 Sad SAAB Story. Loved ours for 20 years 👍 old slogan " most intelligent car "
All Saabs deserves your love
This may be literally the first car that fits the "The next big thing" title in the show's history.
Tru dat!
Agreed.....
"The Saab 900 SPG might have grey hair, but it still looks damn good in a black leather jacket." -Evan Acuña
This design is so eye catching. Idk how to explain, it's not beautiful, it's not ugly either, it's mesmerizing in a weird way lol. All I know is I love its looks but don't know why.
I once read that the shape is so unique and that it basically ran unaltered for so many years that it is now a classic symbol in the automotive world, dare say in the territory of 911s. The only difference being a much smaller audience who appreciate them.
It has a very sporty silhouette, and yet the windscreen stands basically vertical and is almost at a 90 degrees with the hood. Very quirky indeed!
@@ivanlievendag9820 Only the pillar, the windscreen itself is more slanted much in the same way as on many small aircrafts (like SAABs Draken and Viggen).
And somehow...I understand EXACTLY what you mean...without being able to explain it much further than you did....
@@RetrocarStyle Most cars have a rather flat windscreen, the one on the classic 900 is very curved if you look at it from the top and its sides wrap inwards from the centre thereby creating the difference between the angle of the windscreen itself and the A-pillars.
I fell in love with Saab when I got a $700 1992 Saab 900s, working on that car taught me so much and I treated it was my child. Up until I needed a trans rebuild and couldn’t even afford to pay my insurance and stupidly got rid of it for a shitty $200, getting rid of that car was the biggest regret of my life. Ever since then I’ve been trying my absolute hardest to get a 90’ spg 900 turbo and it’s these videos that keep giving me the motivation to save for it
The orange of the 99 is just stunning as it negotiates its way on the streets. Also the shots of the 900 taken on the waterfront is iconic. Great video, thank you.
The main thing with the Saab’s are that no one can mistake it for another car. Good one Magnus. 😎👍🇨🇦
Depends really. There are certain saabs you could mistake for a e34 from the rear.
@D 1997 saab 9000 I believe. I mean that's what Google gives me, didn't have time to read the badge on the saab I mistook for a e34 by the tail lights while driving. Only figured it was a saab after seeing the front of it in the mirror.
@@Tu11iy
Well the Saab 9000 came out in 1985 so I guess the E34 looks like the Saab and not the other way around.
The updated look in the rear came with the 1991 9000 Aero.
Youre absolutely correct.
just picked up a 1994 Saab 900 Classic convertible a few months ago, been obsessed with researching these vehicles. it’s awesome to see some modern recognition!!!
Even when Saab was forced to make rebadged Opels, they still found ways to make them special.
I just wished they found a way to make money and still exist.
They still exist
@@IanCharlesPearce I'm still baffled at how GM failed. Just a few years before GM bought Saab, Toyota introduced Lexus. GM's vision for Saab was the same: to create a brand to compete with the prestigious Germans. And in spite of having all the resources in the world, GM bodged the job by doing the exact opposite of Toyota.
Where Lexus first car was made on a bespoke platform, Saab were forced cancel the platform they had been developing to use the shittiest platform made in all of Europe.
Where Lexus' first car took about a decade to develop, the mkII Saab 900 was forced out the door in less than a year and a half.
Where Lexus to my knowledge haven't offered a single FWD-only vehicle, Saab had to stick to FWD until mere months before GM decided to terminate the brand.
Where Lexus' range constantly expanded, Saab were stuck making two models.
@@dukeofspeed2072 Not in any meaningful way. SAAB got bought out by NEVS in 2012. While the the 9-3 is still being produced it's as an EV built in China for the Chinese market only. And they don't have the rights to the SAAB brand so they sell them as NEVS.
And unprofitable.
Wonderful video. Brings back so many nostalgic memories of all the SAABs we had. I have to visit this place!!
I've owned three Classic 900's, and that driver's door squeak still makes me tear up 😢
Hagerty out of nowhere with killer content. 👍
I love the fact that new videos about SAAB still come out, as a Swede and massive SAAB fan its amazing to watch. I haven't looked for new videos in a long time and then this only came out 1 week and 1 day ago crazy.
I drove a 95' Turbo 900 for a few years. Granted, it was a GM Saab but it had enough of the original flavour for me to have a lasting love of these Swedish beauties all these years later. Great piece!
They were ok the GM900's except for the first year of production!
I just love these! The most underrated engineered car-company in the world. Aero-engineers turned auto-mobile, with no excuses!
I love this! There are some of those 900s still around in Sweden but you don't see them too often. My dad worked at Saab military aircrafts and employees got discount so we had a lot of Saabs i our family. My first car was a 99 L from 1977 and today im driving a 93 cab. Keep up the good work Magnus!
They are a timeless design and, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful cars ever made.
How much is a SPG in Sweden worth,?
I met Magnus last Saturday morning at the drip and coffee meet in pdx. He saw and liked my red 99. Super cool
Got any videos of your red 99?
@@t1mpetti No. I got some pictures. Maybe I'll go out and make a video just for you.
@@dashiznit89 write back to this thread if you do. I can only get so excited about the 9-3 turbo and almost everything else Saab built.
You must Love the Saabs, great film, Thank You🙏
He even had 900 Finnish ´Poliisi` model car on the bookshelf! 🇫🇮
Most sources define EMS as Electronic Manual Special. Most 99s of the era had Zenith Stromberg Carbs. The 99 E introduced Bosch D-Jectronic Fuel injection in 1970. The EMS introduced the 2.0 liter "B" engine in 1972 for Europe. The USA got the 2.0 for the 1973 Model Year. For the first two years, the EMS added a special interior ,the "soccerball" wheels, and a couple of color choices not offered on other models. The color of the EMS Magnus is driving was used on lesser models. Despite what it looks like, SAAB called it "Brilliant Yellow." We had a 1974 99 LE in that shade.
My Beryl Green 1991 SPG has over 239,000 miles on it and runs well, looks new, and is clean and rust-free. It's lovely to look at and a hoot to drive.
Finally Saab gets some attention, great cars!
finally they do a next big thing on something that actually has potential of being that.
fox body mustang has been the next big thing since it came out
Here in Europe they are a big thing since years. Actually can’t remember they weren’t a big thing ever.
This video pictured the essence of Saab perfectly. It's awesome.
How is this channel not in the conversation of being one of the best in Automotive TH-cam? Production quality is on point and I enjoy the story telling aspect of the videos. Thanks for creating this content.
Saab was and will always be the most UNDERRATED car manufacturer of all time. I've been driving Ssab cars since my teenage years I'm now 55. I just purchased my sixth. It's a 2011 Java Metallic 9-3 convertible with 65,000 miles. I am truly blessed to still experience these wonderful automobiles! ❤❤❤ I daily a new Volvo but it isn't a SAAB.
Thank you Magnus! Saab deserves all the love :) I still want my 99 turbo!!!
I love this show teaming Hagerty with Magnus. I dig how Saab always rethinks everything. Right down to the square climate vents. Just always cool. I wonder how many comments there are going to be that one of the SPGs multiple brake lights is out.
I haven't thought about this car in decades, but do remember absolutely loving the design when I first saw an SPG. They were to expensive for my budget at the time, and for some reason I thought they were unreliable. Great to see them still on the road, a classic for sure.😀👍✌
They are actually very very well made...although now it is 50 years old it may be unreliable....
I had a late 80s 900 turbo in the mid 90s. Loved that car. Turbo lag was phenomenal. Not terribly fast of the line until the turbo kicked in. Once it kicked in, it didn’t have torque steer so much as torque NO steer. It felt like the front end lightened up and the front wheels had no control of direction.
Extremely comfortable car in Long trips. Ultimately the head liner drooped. It ended up over heating on the Jersey turnpike. Sold it for $9k with just shy of 100k miles. I replaced it with a Jetta. Didn’t have the same class and quality.
I love the classic Aero 900 so much, and I’m lucky enough to have 3!
I've wanted a Saab 99 Turbo for some time now, but the SPG is SWEET. Great film!
Saabnet has 3 99 Turbos in the classifieds right now :-)
Hmmm.. my big brother had one of the pre produced 99 turbo cc-77 back in the day.. 200 hp at the wheels..🤤
They're out of business
The character of the 900 SPG had my full admiration from its inception. These cars always exuded a sensible, classy quality. The early SPGs were the cars to beat in their time. A common criticism of other cars back then was often “it’s no Saab Turbo”
Cool to see john malkovich pursuing his true passion
😄 I read your comment as soon as the interview started.
I hear he and Adam Sandler both now work for Haggerty. 😲
Malkovich has some good taste in cars
My first few cars were Saabs. 99 EMS, 900 Turbo, 900 16valve. I loved those cars!
Magnus is a really cool car guy. Great to have him on here!
I work at the Saab airplanefactory and Saab cars for me is a big part of my life. I hoped it incl some of the pinnacle in saab-history in this video, like the saab 99 turbo , the 96 v4 , 9000 turbo (holded the world speedrecord 1986 at talladega)
I love Saab’s and I love this video. It might not tell the whole story but it tells a good one.
Awesome video! I’ve had 7 Saabs including a very quick 900 flat front spg and a 9000 aero. Great cars!
Absolutely LOVE Saab classic 900's, unique and unconventional cars! What a joy to drive.
What a beautiful collection of classic saabs.
I had a 03 9 3 aero vector while in the army in Germany, it had already had a stage 3 bolt on kit from a local tuner shop and made about 300 to the front wheels, that car would do 165mph and i had it there a couple times. Thats fast enough for me on public roads. It was also a very beautiful car even in silver.
I had a black turbo. It was the first nice car I had in my life. That was such a great car, I’d get back in one in a minute but as noted they are hard to find. I agree that this serves the title. Thanks!
In the UK we had Aero APC, Saab were ahead of their time with production car turbocharging. My dentist back around 1980 had a 99 turbo, it was very very cool parked outside his practice.
Always loved these, when you’re driving it you know it’s something special
My sister in law had a Saab 900 turbo from the mid-eighties. That thing was a blast to drive. Manual transmission, by the way. There was so much turbo lag that you would mat the accelerator before a tight corner to time the boost to pull you through the apex. Hilarious fun.
Nice to see Hagerty giving the homeless a chance to get ahead in life, even if just testing cars! Kudos guys!
Eat me
Funny
He should go back to being homeless. What a waste of almost ten minutes.
The 900 SPG has always had my love.
Imagine if it was awd.
If you want something in that spirit, the final run Saab 9-3 turbo X might be to your fancy
There's always the Saaburu if you can find one not destroyed
Speaking specifically about the 900 body.
An awd version would have been pretty special.
@@internet_internet I wish I’m making my 900s into a rally car with my buddies and the front wheel drive is gonna make it interesting
Just RWD.
I adore this series. Every video is different and always exciting. Magnus is a terrific host.
He is awesome. I have yet to own a Porsche like he has and is known for. But my first car was an XJS, I had a Grand Wagoner and I have a Saab 9-3 convertible. Wonder he is is going to cover any other cars I have owned? I( I know he really didn’t cover the 9-3) but Saab’s never get their due.
That's the strange thing about Saabs... they're kind of built around a temperament, a mindset, not around performance. I've always felt like you could go much faster than the brakes would allow... but in a weird way I think the creators never intended for you to use 100% of the power. It's more of a leisurely adequate power with not great breaks and lovely handling. Definitely about the experience of the drive, not how fast you can complete it.
I’d love an extended cut of this episode. Of all Next Big Thing episodes in fact.
Felice possessore della Saab 900 T 16 Aero dal 1989 al 2001. Ne sono ancora innamorato....💪💪👍🙏☝💚🤍❤🏁🏁🏁🏁
This was a big game changer, very ahead of time. All of the Aero's are great cars if I could I would own one, will be no doubt the next big thing.
The Saab 900 SPG was the best looking Saab ever build. In Denmark, it was also available as a two-seater commercial van. Very popular among vets. Sadly, Saab isn't around anymore.
I live in Norway and I am an early E34 die-hard enthusiast and I just love all 70s and 80s BMWs, been a pretty big fan of classic Citroen and Saab as well, looked more on the old v4 when comes to Saabs however, but seeing this Saab it's now also on my radar, damn I like thoughtful engineering, after I started studying mechanical engineering do I like new computer infested "cars" less and less, lol
These cars are a blast to drive. My buddy had a dark grey '86 SPG that was lightly modified. They handle a twisty back road better than any other front wheel drive car I've ever driven and are quick enough to put a smile on your face. The only thing i didn't like was that the gearbox felt sloppy and vague compared to a honda manual gearbox. It was hard to find the right gear sometimes. But I've always wanted one of my own. They're hard to come by in good shape now tho.
My short shifter took care of 90% of the vagueness in my SPG.
Nice to see Saab's...
Proud owner of:
1993 Saab 900S with 20.000mls on clock
2005 Saab 9-5 aero hirsch
2009 Saab 9-5 2.3 Wagon
2011 NG Saab aero AWD
I'm sure you and your boyfriend look good in them. 🌈
@@king0cans geez dude, it was your mama holding the stick
Call me daddy son.
Possibly the first car in this series that I think is still undervalued.
Unfortunately not in England, very expensive!
Great to see mr Walker giving Saab it’s due.
Finally Saab’s getting some coverage! I drive a Saab 9000 CSE Manual and it is a fantastic car. The straight line performance is impressive, even by today’s standard. I bought it coz it was a more practical version of the 900 but imo the second most iconic shape Saab produced. Some say it’s also the “last real Saab”. One day I hope to get a 900 Aero, but finding the right one is proving tricky!
I had the 1987 9000. Had to sell it when I went overseas. I loved it, still do and think it was magnificent. When I had to buy a new car (Saab not available anymore) I said to the Audi dealer "You are my second choice; my first choice is no longer available. A4 Quatro is OK, but I can't love it like the 9000. I do have a mint '93 900 that looks like it just came out the showroom. All original other than headliner.
@@aeomaster32 Very nice! Funnily enough I bought an Audi A3 Quattro for my mrs. I think if you get the higher end Audi’s they aren’t too bad in terms of quality. The entry models are terrible!
Absolutely loved this video....the background music selection made the video even more classy...thanks for sharing
First time watching this channel. Love the music, stories and cinematography.
The Saab 900 has always been adored by fans of the brand and the turbo was fantastic but as for will it ever reach super expensive territory... I doubt it, but that's what makes them great they are very attainable for a person wanting to get into classic euro cars.
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Never super expensive. But the days that you could buy them for a couple of thousands are over in Europe. A good spg without rust and well maintained will cast around 20k or more
Got one at an auction while I was in high-school with my pops. I really enjoyed driving that car
I've got a red T16S (that's what the aero/SPG is known as in the UK). Had it modified by the now defunct Trent Saab on their Stage 1 kit. It was a 220bhp kit, but was underrated and made around 240bhp. Somehow I've never grenaded the gearbox!
Ah! Thanks for clearing up that business about the name. I was wondering about that as I have the T16S.
Das ist gut !...Nice Car, Nice Szene, Nice Nice Nice..Rode around in a 99 back in the early 70's..Where was MY Swedish blonde ?..My bro had a 900 for YEARS..Bulletproof, stock and FUN...Laughed at snow...Great Iconic marque...Unbeatablely FAB !...Great Video...In Da Hood...Thanks
Such a cool car! I actually work in the same building that the engine in that, and other Saabs, were developed
Had a Black '85 SPG, for many years. LOVED that car. Only sold it, to help fund a Cit SM. No regrets, but still miss the Saab
Gosh that is pristine. Selling my 1987 SPG currently...going to miss it! I will be buying another one.
Man, oh man! SAABs were the cars I cut my teeth on. My first car was a 1982 900 4-door, and my second car was a 1984 900S 2-door hatch. Both had the 8-valve Jetronic-D. I miss them dearly...
“Even More Saab” I’m stealing that!
I would love to find a good SPG, it would partner my ‘92 900 vert nicely (250k, and runs like a top), but I don’t have a place for another, and I already have two other vehicles (Jeeps, my favorite being a classic ‘87 XJ. I guess I like that letter pattern in my wheels)
This was a nice little vid, and that is a stunning sample. Keep these beauties on the road.
Thanks!
A black SPG has a spot in my dream garage for sure. Amazing cars!
really a die hard fan of the design of older Saab 900 models, much clean!
Always loved the classic Saab cars. Unique style and interesting performance.
Man, I remember when I turned 16 and asked my dad if I could buy a Saab 900 and he asked me if I was an old man already lol
A friend of mine owned a Saab 96 v4 in snowy northern Minnesota. Super car!
Mark hands down is the coolest car guy I’ve met by far.
Always brilliant engineering from SAAB, should never have sold my 900 turbo, just a great driver's car, your on the right path with this one Magnus, Rj in Oz
Always loved a Saab 900 turbo. SPG even better. I grew up in Chicago suburbs and found a mechanic shop selling a turbo. They let me drive it off the lot at 16 yrs old and I think I got it up to 135 mph. But for my first car I settled on an 86 Mazda 626 turbo with new crate engine and new low budget silver paint job for $3500 from a wash rack guy at the BMW dealership I worked at. I would still like to buy a Saab 900, I love its unique lines, if I could afford to restore or covert to battery car.
I had an 88 spg that was highly modified, sold it with 240k on it and it still ran like a top. That was a great car. Bought a 2002 viggen which was also great, but the 88 was better.
I used to walk by that 900 from time to time... cool to see it driving.
Buy one now if you can, big money soon these. Following 15 911's (GT2/GT3 loads of turbo's) Ive just bought one in Red SPG, always liked them and nothing like it on the road even more so nowadays
I sure miss my Saabs. You could camp out in the back of the 900s.
Woo!!! Love to see the 900 getting the love it deserves - I certainly love mine
Same here!!
I had a 1960s 97 with 4 on the tree and a v4 what a winter driving BEAST
Good1Magnus! Them Saabs are way better than ppl realize. Turbo experts
Magnus the hipster talking bout hipsters lol... Saabs are art :)
Wow I had a 1991 Red 900 SPG with the bigger "Whale Tail" drove it over 12years! Car travel well n once I moved my Aunt's full size bed in it!? Gorgeous car👍😍
I had a '91 SPG. Loved that car!
love that car! looking at it side on is incredible!
I started with a 99 in 1977, then a 900 Turbo in '80, then four 9000s over another 20 years, the last being a '96 Aero with all the goodies. Wonderful cars, every one of them. Such a pity that they got into that mess with GM.
As a previous owner of the very same orange 99 and two SPGs and a 900 coupe I can't tell you how sad I am that SAAB is gone. GM ruined them. I'm proud and happy I got to experience these wonderful cars for 25 years. My 99 EMS had the Super Inca wheels. 😍
I wish Hagerty would put some effort into interior shots for once. Maybe more than 1 single second showing the dash and gauge cluster? This video should be called "Magnus Walker deserves your love," because there's virtually zero Saab footage.
I have an old saab 99 le automatic.. 1972.. love saab forever
I drove my stock 4wd '78 Chevy pickup almost every day for 21 years and over 300,000 miles. I replaced the valve seals twice, replaced the timing gears/chain twice and had the transmission rebuilt at 140,000 miles (reverse gear broke). Pretty robust I'd say.
a friends cousin had one 900 Aero 16v, with 2 tone paint, silver and the aero spoilerkit and side skirts was darker grey metallic. Dark red (oxblodsröd) leather interior and black revolution wheels i think with polished dish. so damn cool car at that time.
Cant remember how many of these i have owned, 10 or more, Yes im from Sweden
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My first car was a 88 Saab 900 NA 8 valve, Bought it with my own cash. White with blue interior. Added 16 inch wheels to it and had a Rockford 12 inch sub in the rear, I was a real OG back in the days lol
2nd edit. Dont let me start with my history on Saab 9000, oh my
Did SAAB ever relocate the e/handbrake to the rear brakes. If so, what year? thanks n cheers.
@@victorbitter583 88 was the first year for rear handbrake for 900 also the first year you could fit wheels from a stock 9000. while Saab 9000 had the rear handbrake from the start, its not a hard work to replace 900 front handbrake to rear handbrake
Just sold a 900S 2dr coupe with SPG wheels. Cool car, very solid to drive
Is nobody gonna talk about that gorgeous white E61 M5 Touring at 1:57? 😍
Wow! SAAB 🇸🇪 love 👍
I bought new a 1978 99 Turbo, same time drove 1974 EMS for Connecticut winters. Mom had new 1977 99 GL 2-Dr. 900 SPG series last best of breed before GM . It's a shame parts are a beatch for last 20 years. Good luck if you need a cyl head or wheel bearings😮 Sad SAAB Story. Loved ours for 20 years 👍 old slogan " most intelligent car "
I still miss Saab to this day.
Have been in love with those subs ever since I seen a beautiful brown one when I was very young