Organisers of the Saab Support Convoy at Interlaken, Switzerland, should be pretty happy with the attendance. With the arrival of a group from St Gallen (Mmmmm, home of Hirsch) the numbers swelled up over the 90 vehicle mark.
Some early photos from Oliver H….
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And some photos received after the event…..
Some old-timers that made the trip. With thanks to Patrick…..
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And some graphic Griffin Up! work by Rene, quite possibly inspired by our own Mike900….
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Spykers VM dosen
Spykers VM dosen
Spykers VM dosen
I Have to get myself and my gal an orange Sonett III!!!
So sexy! Yeah well, I could also do with a red Sonett II..
And that green 99 GLE… Mmm 118hp of joy. The 900 GLE that I
Looking good there and hopefully when we all get there in August it will be Sunny and warm.
Hmmmm…..looks like they’re getting some serious formation parking set up there.
I look forward to the final photos
Nice!
can’t wait for the intsaab 10 !!
The Dutch sports car manufacturer Spyker Cars has now solved the financing for a takeover of Saab Automobile from General Motors (GM). It says sources of SVT’s Rapport.
The explanation for the breakthrough is that Spykers CEO Victor Muller has found a new secret financier accepted by GM. According Rapports sources can the deal be ready early next week.
http://svt.se/2.22620/1.1859698/genombrott_i_saab-affaren
Google translate:
http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fsvt.se%2F2.22620%2F1.1859698%2Fgenombrott_i_saab-affaren&sl=sv&tl=en
Yesss!
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/300df106-08fa-11df-ba88-00144feabdc0.html?nclick_check=1
Regards to all!
FT reports:
GM closes in on sale of Saab to Spyker:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/300df106-08fa-11df-ba88-00144feabdc0.html&ct=ga&cd=yzbwWfnwXOI&usg=AFQjCNE84-mGlYBYRlu2RA8dgnuhAOZmyA
It seems to be a nice week for us Saabish people.
Tkanks to Superhero; SPYKERMAN
cant read the artikle
cant read the artikle
cant read the artikle
“cant read the artikle”
I read FT story by loading it using IE6 and pressing stop soon as text was in view.
Btw. does ‘provisional’ mean letter of intent?
Dont know thanks for the tipp..
Since im one of the 3400 employees this seems to be goog news…
Dont know thanks for the tipp..
Since im one of the 3400 employees this seems to be goog news…
Dont know thanks for the tipp..
Since im one of the 3400 employees this seems to be goog news…
The swedich news dont seem to say that the deal is closed yet.. Still waitin
The swedich news dont seem to say that the deal is closed yet.. Still waitin
The swedich news dont seem to say that the deal is closed yet.. Still waitin
Here is a full content of the article for all that can’t open the FT site:
GM closes in on sale of Saab to Spyker
By Andrew Ward in Stockholm and John Reed in London
Published: January 24 2010 15:30 | Last updated: January 24 2010 15:30
Saab Automobile is set to win a stay of execution from General Motors as the US carmaker closes in on a deal to sell its Swedish unit to Spyker Cars of the Netherlands.
Several people close to the negotiations said a provisional agreement could come as soon as Monday, bringing a halt to preparations by GM to close one of Sweden
I’m still holding a very cautious optimism. But the signs are pointing in the right direction.
IIRC, the K-egg/GM “deal” appeared to have been publicly been more “finalized” back in Q3 2009, with all the motoring press subsequently publishing reports and even 2010 car buying guides that indicated Saab being SOLD to K-egg.
Therefore this time around, I’m not even sure when the exact moment the global Saab community can actually pop the champagne bottles corks without another imminent bomb-drop news of the deal falling through.
I’ll believe in this only when I see the confirmation on the SU main page.
Swade, EnG where are you?
It will be VERY interesting to see who is ultimately financing the deal.
They have managed to keep that detail secret.
Let’s keep calm and carry on. We’ll hear the news when time is right. (Very good reasons to be extremely cautious at the moment.)
Happy to hear the good news on Saab. The delivered Spyker Car to Saab Museum will be used for PR photos.
Back to topic.
The Interlaken event was organized by Swiss Saab Club. Thanks to them.
They offered all the people tea, Hot dogs
The parking was based on the models: pre 900-1, 900-1, 900-2/ 93-1/ 93-2, 9000, 95 and seperated an 97 5.3i
I would say there were 100 Saabs – more than on the germans and austrians Support Convoys.
“Let’s keep calm and carry on” – you’re right:)
Schwiz, gruezzi mitenand
It has been your convoy well down.Save greetings fr SK.
What about Spyker. It’s nice to hear positive news. Thanks VM
Griffin Up. SAAB Up.
Great event! Added some more pictures on flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/saabsupportconvoys/pool/
Just in: DI.se: “Government offers guarantee for Saab-loan”. I can see some momentum building here. I do hope that announcements will only made public after they are non-breakable. That would give definite peace of mind for a lot of people, including potential carbuyers. Because well, we have seen that a binding stock-purchase agreement can be broken as well
babelfish screws it up, maybe some dutch guy can translate this for us?
http://www.carros.nl/autonieuws/saab-support-convoy-groot-succes/
The government says to GM in detroit last week: “It’s reasonable to assume there will be a state loan guarantee”
I get the word “benevolent” if I translate the headline. “The government is benevolent to a loan guarantee” I would say they are positive and eager to help. Which sounds very promising.
G
same news on svt.se
http://svt.se/2.22620/1.1859698/genombrott_i_saab-affaren
all ingredients seem in the pot for a party, but not all is cooked and ready yet
new secret financier is mentioned found by VM replacing the russians and approved by GM
It was a great day today in Interlaken (Switzerland). Hope that the deal with Spyker will become real (I am still are a bit pesimistic, since pesimits are optimists with large experience).
You may read another article too and it’s as GM like get support from EU for their OPEL!! They took all best from SAAB and shut him down. It’s really nice to read that ( GM gears … )
I believe the Stryker will successfully close this deal. SAAB will be one from best brands over the world.
Griffin Up
Tomorrow wie will have the answer, ev tuesday.
Now up to the government and they are working on it.
(hard)
..iam calm.
http://www.svd.se/naringsliv/nyheter/nara-besked-om-spykers-saab-kop_4143335.svd =0)
Sorry no translation.
I
Close to an answer/(clearance?) on Spykers Saab purchase
Published: 24 January 2010, 19.10. Last Modified: January 24, 2010, 19:24
Saab affair between Spyker Cars and GM are now close, said several people to SvD N
Sorry I forgot to tell the source:
http://www.svd.se/naringsliv/nyheter/nara-besked-om-spykers-saab-kop_4143335.svd
Google translation with some corrections.
The headline says that the government is giving a loan guarantee “favorable consideration”.
The time is drawing closer to the final stages of a very exciting Play in 4 acts…
Over the last weeks and months the tension has been building up, with many ups and downs and it is now moving to a grand finale, We still don’t know what the outcome will be, but what a wild and fascinating trip it is!
So many people have become personally involved, an international Saab community has grown out of the seeds of hope. And not only the Saab owners are now involved, many strong european investors have given their vote of confidence as well! It is good to hear that, allthough a competitor in the race, the Genii group with Bernie Ecclestone are supportive towards Spyker in their negotiations with GM. The support of traditional european investors and their trust in the long term prospectives for Saab must give a very positive signal to the European Investment Bank. The new business plan and new financier have already received the approval of GM, which means quite a lot, as Ed Whitacre needs guarantees carved in granit, with his intentions to pay back the US loan in shortest possible time. His track record in business shows that he is hard but fair, and he recognises a good business opportunity.
So let’s all hope for the best, keep calm and carry on!
2 more nights……
All: As mentioned weeks ago, this deal hinges (always has) on the Sweden Government. Let’s hope they do thier review and can support Spyker as the buyer. – comment partially edited and CJ contacted about this – SW
Cowboy UP!
That 96 looks strange. Last year with the crome grille was 73. But the big turn indicator came on year model 78. Other details on the car tells me that it is an older car modified with newer turn indicators and rear lights. But why would anyone do that? The older ones look better. Very nice car anyway. Nice paint, beateful rims and nice stripes on the hood.
/ Magnus
Hi Swade,
I don’t care much if you edit any of our comments, as you always have a good reason for doing so, but editing an comment from CJ really makes me curious.
I’m sure you made this in order to not jeoperdize what is now happening in Stockholm, but I would mind If you would give up your non-dependence from SAAB.
Convertible UP!!!
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