1983 Saab 900 S Sedan: My Dream Saab

If you asked me what my ideal Saab 900 would be, I would tell you the following: A pre-facelift ('79-'86) Combi Coupe (hatchback) model, with a 5 speed manual, and the Saab "manhole cover" rims. This isn't that exact car, but it sure is close. This is what I would choose to daily.

If you recognize the location from previous entries, this 900 was spotted at Conntech Saab. Prior to photographing this car, I had seen it listed on Facebook Marketplace, so I decided to photograph it for my car blog. 

I also wanted to see it in person because, well you know, a classic 900 close by my house is nothing to ignore. I also don't get the chance to see sedan model 900s that often, as its hatchback and convertible counterparts are a bit more desirable. 

When you look at it, there is something quintessentially European about it that, I think, is captured a bit better than the other popular models. Ironically, the sedan model was introduced to try and compete in the USDM market, and ultimately succeeded, but not in the way I think Saab intended. Saab was skeptical at first about the sedan 900, saying it looked "too American," but if you compare the 900 sedan to most '80s US sedans, it looks way ahead of its time, with aerodynamic body styling and more safety features, which proved why US auto sales were out competed by import models.

Even compared to European sedans, like the BMW 5-Series E28, the 900 still looks unique in that regard. Despite retaining some of the early '70s Saab 99 design elements, the 900 looks ahead of its time, and to be fair, it was. Saab really set the standard in modern car design, which is ultimately what became the Saab legacy.

This 900 represents everything I discussed in this entry, being an all original time machine set straight to the golden years of Saab. I hope this 900 goes to a good home. 

That's not all for this entry, we still have one more Saab to look at! I'm sure you noticed that black 900 convertible parked next to it, so lets have a look at that car below!

1988 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible

I included this for good measure. It's a very well kept convertible, and is not for sale. I'm also a big fan of the fog lights mounted below the bumper. Those were a factory option from Saab. I don't know if this 900 has been photographed in the background in my previous Conntech visits. 

Below are some photos of the two cars together.