{"product_id":"saab-cars-1949-to-2011-the-complete-story-2-book-set","title":"SAAB Cars 1949 to 2011 \u0026 The Complete Story 2 Book Set","description":"This handy full-color guide covers the complete history of Saab’s cars. Chapters cover each of Saab’s models, including the 93 and 96 saloons that enjoyed much success in rallying, the 95 station wagon and the striking Sonett sports cars. The SaabO caravan and the Formula Junior racing car built during this period are also presented.\n\nMore than a dozen years after the last cars rolled off the production lines in Trollhättan, Saab still commands a keen following among car enthusiasts around the world. During the 60 years of its existence, Saab became renowned for the aerodynamic design, technical innovation and sturdy construction of its cars, which famously appealed to individualists and creative thinkers.\n\nThe 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.\n\nIndividual chapters are devoted to each of Saab’s models, including the 93 and 96 saloons, which enjoyed much success in rallying, the 95 station wagon and the striking Sonett sports cars. The SaabO caravan and the Formula Junior racing car that Saab built during this period are also presented.\n\nThese early models were followed by the larger 99 and the much-loved and highly successful 900 range. The book features detailed specifications for each version of these two models, including the first turbocharged variants, with which Saab has become synonymous. In 1985, the 9000 took the marque further upmarket and into partnership with Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo.\n\nThe guide continues into the 1990s and 2000s, when General Motors progressively took control of Saab’s automotive division. Its bestsellers during this period were its 9-3 and 9-5 ranges, based on GM platforms. Less well-known, especially in Europe, are its 9-4X and 9-7X all-wheel-drive models, not forgetting the 9-2X, a badge-engineered version of the Subaru Impreza. All these models are also presented.\n\nEach chapter provides an introduction to the development and evolution of each model, as well as comprehensive technical information. Production numbers and dates are given, as well as details of limited editions. The book is extensively illustrated in full colour, with many archive photographs from Saab Automobile and the Saab Car Museum showing the cars’ interior and exterior design.\n\nThe complete history of Saab cars from the original prototype to final generation models\nComprehensive technical information, production numbers and dates\nArchive photograps from Saab and the Saab Car Museum\nTable of Contents:\nSaab 92 \u0026amp; derivatives\nSaab 92\nSaab 93\nSaab 94 (Sonett I)\nSaab 95\nSaab 96\nSaab Formula Junior racing car\nSaabO caravan\nSaab 97 (Sonett II, V4 \u0026amp; III)\n\nSaab 99 \u0026amp; derivatives\nSaab 99\nSaab 900 'Classic'\nSaab 90\nSaab-Lancia 600\nThe GM era and beyond\nSaab 900 'NG'\nSaab 9-3 1st generation\nSaab 9-3 2nd generation\nSaab 9000\nSaab 9-5 1st generation\nSaab 9-5 2nd generation\nSaab 9-2X\nSaab 9-4X\nSaab 9-7X\n\nA definitive new history from internationally \nknown Saab aficionado Lance Cole, Saab Cars - The Complete Story \noffers a detailed insight into the company's story, from the prototype \nUrSaab in 1946 to the end of production in 2012. It is a fitting tribute \nto the spirit and ethos of Saab design and engineering. Explains in \ndetail the design and engineering history of Saab's pioneering work in \naerodynamics, form, function and safety.Investigates the history and \nfounding of Saab.Provides in-depth analysis of Saab's early cars and \ntheir engineering and design features.Profiles key figures in Saab's \nmanufacturing and rallying success. Charts the days of the 'Save Saab' \ncampagin and the battle to survive, and details the events that led to \nthe company's demise.Includes recollections from Saab workers and those \non the factory floor.Stunning visual coverage of the Saab models, with \nrare archive images and design sketches.\n\nLance Cole is the author of ten books, three of \nthem for Crowood; this is his second book on Saab. He has a global \nreputation not just as a Saab commentator, but also as a journalist and \ndesign writer. Lance won the 1983 Jaguar Cars\/Guild of Motoring Writer \nSir William Lyons Award and trained at Autocar magazine. Since then he \nhas written for major titles including The Daily Telegraph, The \nIndependent , Aeroplane and Classic Cars. He has become well known as an \nautomotive and aviation correspondent.","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50715121549592,"sku":"KIT9781836440321\/B04278","price":59.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit9781836440321b04278.jpg?v=1772258258","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/products\/saab-cars-1949-to-2011-the-complete-story-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}