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Saab 90, 99 and 900: Books - History and Models

A book on Saab 90, 99 or 900 cars? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of Saab cars.

The Classic Saab 900

This book traces the design, development and production history of the iconic Classic Saab 900 model, manufactured from 1978 to 1993, looking at every variant from the basic single carburetter Saab 900 GL to the blisteringly fast turbocharged Saab 900 Turbo 16S.

This unique car accelerated Saab into the global executive car market, and was its most successful model ever, with more than 900,000 sold across the world.
A combination of attractive Swedish styling, reliability, balanced handling, safety and performance endeared the Saab 900 to loyal owners who kept coming back for more over its long production run.

Today, the model that enthusiasts and casual observers immediately identify as "the Saab" is fast becoming a collector's car, and deservedly so, with good examples fetching premium prices.

This book is an essential reference for all the Classic Saab 900s produced. It covers the design, manufacture and launch of the Saab 900 and traces the various developments, including re-styling and engine modifications as well as the convertible and special edition models from the late 1970s to the mid 1990s.
The book also includes detailed tables with production breakdowns and engine specifications.

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Author:Richard Horner
Details:96 pages, 23.5 x 16.5 cm / 9.25 x 6.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:120 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Amberley Publishing (GB, 2016)
ISBN:9781445653730
The Classic Saab 900

The Classic Saab 900

Language: English

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Saab 99 and 900 - The Complete Story

"Saab 99 and 900" is a detailed account of the cars that came from Saab, the aeroplane maker, whose first car the 92 model set the standard for advanced design epitomized by the 99 and 900 cars. The author delves deep into the cars design and history, and into the core Saab values that they carried into production.
Topics include a detailed design history of the 99 and 900, year-by-year developments, technically detailed engineering overviews, detailed specifications, advice on owning and buying and, finally, coverage of rallying and special models.

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Author:Lance Cole
Details:200 pages, 25 x 19.5 x 1.5 cm / 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.59 in, hardback
Illustrations:8 pages colour photos, 100 b&w photos
Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2001)
Series:The Complete Story
ISBN:9781861264299
Saab 99 and 900 - The Complete Story

Saab 99 and 900 - The Complete Story

Language: English

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La Saab 900 (Top Model)

After starting out in aeronautics, Saab launched into automobile production with economical cars that recalled the expertise of engineers: lightness, aerodynamics, safety, rationality... The small Saabs, although designed for the demands of the Scandinavian climate and roads, began to seduce many motorists around the world.
In 1967, with the presentation of the 99, Saab entered a new era with a modern, competitive front-wheel drive family car with an endearing personality. In 1974, the "combi-coupé" with its three doors combined the lines of a coupé and the modularity of an estate. Then in 1977, Saab unveiled a turbocharged version.

The following year, the 99 was transformed into the 900 to meet new American standards: larger, safer, better equipped, the new Saab was a success despite its high prices. Its turbocharged and multi-valve engines gave it unique performance and character. Its charisma seduced people all over the world and the convertible variant accentuated its power of seduction. In 1993, production stopped with nearly a million units produced. Its replacement was designed under the aegis of GM, its new owner.

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Author:Aurélien Gueldry
Details:120 pages, 24 x 21.5 cm / 9 x 8.5 in, hardback
Illustrations:250 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:ETAI (F, 2021)
Series:Top Model
ISBN:9791028304096

Saab 99, 90 & 900 - 1968-1998 (Schrader Typen Chronik)

When an aircraft manufacturer sets out to design automobiles, it shows. The profile of the original Saab from 1947 was suspiciously similar to the cross-section of an airplane wing, and in principle, although of course no longer as clearly recognizable, this basic shape remained current at Saab until the end.

Pages of the book Saab 99, 90 & 900 - 1968-1998 (1)

"Think differently" was the headline in a brochure from the Swedish manufacturer, and it is precisely thanks to this principle that Saab has become a brand for individualists. In this volume, Martin Gollnick pays tribute to Saab's successful 99 90 and 900 models.

Pages of the book Saab 99, 90 & 900 - 1968-1998 (2)

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Author:Martin Gollnick
Details:96 pages, 22 x 24 cm / 8.7 x 9 in, hardback
Illustrations:4 b&w and 91 colour photos
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2018)
Series:Schrader Typen Chronik
ISBN:9783613040779
Saab 99, 90 & 900 - 1968-1998 (Schrader Typen Chronik)

Saab 99, 90 & 900 - 1968-1998

Language: German

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