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Saab 99 and 900: The Complete Story (Crowood autoclassic)

Saab 99 and 900: The Complete Story (Crowood autoclassic)
By Lance Cole

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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.

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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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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #345652 in Books
  • Published on: 2002-02-22
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 200 pages

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About the Author
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].

Customer Reviews

Story of Saab as told by a European.4
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.

Nice Coffee Table Reader5
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.

Excellent Saab Book5
If you're a fan of the Saab 99 or 900 this book should be in your personal library. Along with a succinct history of Saab up to the creation and production of the 99, on through the introduction of the turbo to Saab engine design and then working through the early 900 series up until the purchase of Saab by GM, this book is pretty comprehensive. You need to keep in mind it was written with Great Britain in mind, but it does make pretty thorough references to the USA spec cars for those of us Saabists here on the American continent. I wish there was a book this good covering the 900 after GM's purchase of Saab and continuing through the 9-3, but there's not (yet). If you like or are interested in Saab design and some history, this book is worth picking up.