The Spirit of Saab
50 Reasons Why We Love Them
Published on 25. May 2023
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-84994-802-9 (ISBN)
Description
An evocative exploration of the iconic Saab brand, with beautiful photography and lively text that shows beyond all doubt why you should want to own one.
Saab is a byword for style, performance quality and safety - the cars have a reputation for reliability and solidity, along with classic Scandinavian design that have made them the go-to car of creatives the world over. Although production ceased in 2011, Saabs are still highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors.
This fascinating book outlines all the classic Saab models from 1949's pioneering Ursaab prototype to the last cars to drive off the production line in the early 2010s, including their world-beating rally cars of the 1960s and 70s and the best-selling Saab 900, with glorious vintage photographs and insightful explanation from Saab superfan Vaughan Grylls.
The perfect gift for the car nut in your life, whether they've owned a Saab or not, this book sums up everything that's great about this truly classic brand.
Saab is a byword for style, performance quality and safety - the cars have a reputation for reliability and solidity, along with classic Scandinavian design that have made them the go-to car of creatives the world over. Although production ceased in 2011, Saabs are still highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors.
This fascinating book outlines all the classic Saab models from 1949's pioneering Ursaab prototype to the last cars to drive off the production line in the early 2010s, including their world-beating rally cars of the 1960s and 70s and the best-selling Saab 900, with glorious vintage photographs and insightful explanation from Saab superfan Vaughan Grylls.
The perfect gift for the car nut in your life, whether they've owned a Saab or not, this book sums up everything that's great about this truly classic brand.
Reviews / Votes
'Well produced, with loads of full-page photography and chatty text'Auto Express
'When it comes to brands with an interesting story to tell, you can't go wrong with Saab. This book takes you through all the classics, right up to the last cars to be produced. For such an inexpensive book, it's well produced, with loads of full-page photography and chatty text that's factual without being too dry.'
Auto Express
'Definitely one for marque enthusiasts, who probably already have far more than 50 motivations to adore their Trollhaettan machines.'
Classic Car Weekly
Richard Gunn
'A very neat book on the much-missed Saab marque... It's a very witty and masterful exploration of the once-great Swedish manufacturer.'
TKC Magazine
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Over 100 colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84994-802-9 (9781849948029)
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E-Book
05/2023
Batsford
€10.79
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Person
Vaughan Grylls is an artist and writer. He lives in London and East Kent and has been a Saab enthusiast ever since he took delivery of a brand-new 900 at Zumbach Saab, New York City, in August 1984. Today Vaughan owns a 1987 Turbo Cabriolet with a matching pair of Turbo shades.