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SaabsUnited Historic Rally Teams offers a unique rally car for sale

May 25, 2011 in Uncategorized

The team has made 2 replicas seen last year as well in this years www.midnattssolsrallyt.com.

We did the what we know only replicas of the two 99 Turbo CombiCoupes in the world.

Now we are completing two more super unique jaw dropping cars. The blue Publimmo 99 Turbo Sedan of Swedish Rally 1981. Also the Cinnober red that Stig Blomquist and Ola Strömberg drove in the RAC rallly in 1979. This red model is widely regarded as the best looking rally saab through history.
To get into the mood just look at this Saab Movie advertisment for the UK market where one can see the red 99 Turbo as well as Stig Blomquist himself.
Outline of the car that is in the near completion stage, just on its way to get painted
145 Bhp fuel injected engine 5 speed
Reproduced livery of the 1979 RAC Rally (stickers etc.)
  • Modified body to the standards of 1979
  • Rollcage – Streetlegal in Sweden but just for 2 pepole the backseat is replaced with tubing.
  • Bilstein original Nurburgring approved shockabsorbers, Sellholms Rally springs
  • Fender extenders and modified front spoiler
  • US headlamp assembly
  • New Garrett Turbo, starter engine, generator/alternator
  • Renovated exhaust mainfold, 100% crack free now
  • 4 renovated brakeclippers with new rotors etc.
  • Sparco Seats of Your choice (a private issue or if You have Your own seats.
  • New Ferrita Racing Stainless steel exhaust with dual endpipes, possibility of going mufflerless just like we do on our other cars.
  • Renovated painted Ronal Spoke wheels on New Dunlop tires
  • FIVA Registration possible
If You make a fast decision to buy the car we can have it ready by the time of this years rally to the midnightsun.13-17th July You can join the team even if it does not mean driving the rally but be part of the team and hang out in the paddock with Your very own car.
Price for this car: 275000 SEK or best offer (10 % down now and the rest at delivery, can be arranged in Trollhättan if wanted to)
If wanted we can equip the car with a VH Tripmeter and Peltor Intercom systems at an extra cost.
Of course You will get the SUHRT Team jacket from Sparco with the teams super unique design!
You who want to get a Super-Saab experience of a life time close the deal now. You will get to meet and be introduced to all the BIG names in Swedish and international historic rallying. Just ask North Toronto Punter what kind of experience he had with the team last year.
We more or less guarantee You an one off in in Your Saab life
Photos of a model replica of the car is showed below
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by RobinM

Saab GB: Free MOT Test for All Saab Owners

May 24, 2011 in News

Free MOT Test for All Saab Owners in Great Britain.
Iconic car manufacturer, Saab, is proud to offer its customers free membership to the Saab Service Club, a loyalty scheme that provides a host of exclusive benefits including free visual health checks and discounts on parts, servicing and Saab accessories.

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by Tompa

I’ve got gas! A SaabsUnited Test Drive

May 24, 2011 in Uncategorized

Sorry but I just couldn´t resist that headline.

Why? Well because of the car I picked up today Courtesy of ANA Trollhättan and Special Vehicles section ANA Specialbilar….

….The Saab 9-3SC BioPower Biogas TriFuel :-) … In Black

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Deal With IAC Has Been Reached

May 24, 2011 in News

According to SvD.se, IAC (who makes Saabs dashboards) and Saab have reached an agreement.

Although the agreement is [reached], IAC’s notice of termination of 200 employees remains.

“We were ready with the negotiations last night,” said Managing Director Marcus Nyman, who is himself in China.

IAC, which was among those suppliers that halted deliveries because of non-payment, has accepted an installment plan for the debts and a credit for future deliveries.
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by TimR

Last day at home

May 24, 2011 in Uncategorized

Today, Tuesday, is the last day for the workers to stay at home, hopefully for a long time! Tomorrow they are all to report back to work and on friday, hopefully the production line will be started again!

Lots of preparations have been made and everything should work just fine!

I’m leaving SU in the hands of my trusted friends for the day as I’m flying from Gothenburg to Mallorca (victors home island) and then back to Gothenburg today.

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Approve Antonov! – Lithuanian friends join in!

May 24, 2011 in Uncategorized

Thanx to Karolis we can now add the Lithuanian text to the approve antonov campaign! =)
LITHUANIAN
Balandžio 28d. Švedijos Nacionalinės Skolų Kontoros (NSK) vėdėjas Bo Lundgen’as suteikė savo oficialų leidimą ponui Vladimir’ui Antonov’ui tapti Saab akcininku. Nuo tada mes laukėme analogiško Švedijos Valdžios ėjimo, kaip ir NSK, tačiau iki šiol nesulaukėme.
Tagi mes reikalaujam Fredrik’o Reinfeldt’o, kuris yra išrinktas Švedijos lyderiu, parodyti visam pasauliui ką Saab jiems reiškia. Mes norime, kad jis pasektų NSK keliu ir suteiktų leidimą Vladimir’ui Antonov’ui tapti Saab akcininku!
Atsiųskite mums el. laišką, kuriame Švedijos Valdžios reikalaujate, kad ji patvirtintų Valdimir’ą Antonov’ą, kurį mes išsaugosime, atspausdinsime ir išsiųsime Fredrik’ui Reinfeldt’ui kartu su visais kitai el. laiškais, kuriuos gausime.
Savo el. laiškus siųskite į: approve.antonov@gmail.com ir laiške parašykite savo vardą, bei kur gyvenate.
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Saab GB: Saab Golf Week Tees Off Bank Holiday Monday

May 24, 2011 in News

Saab Golf Week Tees Off Bank Holiday Monday

• Action packed week of golf teeing off Bank Holiday Monday at the world-renowned Celtic Manor Resort
• Saab GB sponsors PowerPlay Golf: Ignition, an innovative nine-hole, two-flag golf format and becomes new title sponsor of the Saab Wales Open
• Tournaments to be broadcast live, reaching millions of viewers
• UK debut of the Saab Phoenix concept car and Saab 9-5 SportWagon

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by Red J

Ms Olofsson will meet Mr Antonov

May 23, 2011 in News

Yesterday ttela.se published an open letter from Mr Antonov asking to be allowed to meet Ms Olofson from the Swedish government. Today Mr. Lindberg, head of Department of Commerce, says that this meeting will take place in the next days.

Things are happening this week. I’m starting to believe in a production start on Friday.

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Driving in circles!

May 23, 2011 in Uncategorized

This is an educational video of how to drive in circles! =) This 9-3 has a volvo engine and rear-wheel drive…

 

Thanx for the tip Thomas! =)

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News Snippets

May 23, 2011 in Uncategorized

Gothenburg Post (original article here)

“Reports that Pang Da and Spyker together announced that the ownership discussions with the chinese government has started. The formal application states that Pang Da wants to buy 24% of the shares in Spyker (owner of Saab). Read the rest of this entry →

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by RobinM

The New SU Holder starts to travel.

May 23, 2011 in News

A few days ago Tim launched the new SU-Store. The first item was the EU-License Plate Holder with the text “www.SaabsUnited.com” written on it.

Well I ordered mine and this morning first thing they arrived in my letter box.
I have taken a couple of pictures of them fitted to my Saab. The rear plate is the whole thing but as you can see, from the photo, I just used the lower plate for the front as that surround is stuck in place.

They look very nice.

Click the Store tab to get yours and don’t forget all the earnings made by the store will go to introducing events all around the world! =)


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by TimR

Tv4 West talks about SaabsUnited

May 23, 2011 in Uncategorized

The swedish tv-channel Tv4 West covered today the letter that was sent to Maud Olofsson by Mr Vladimir Antonov, she feels positive about a meeting but does not really see the point since the NDO already have approved him. They claim that it is now up to “higher powers” and it would not matter if the Swedish Government said yes and then the EIB and GM say no…???

Later in the article they cover the fact that SaabsUnited started the approve antonov campaign last friday and that we have received close to one thousand e-mails about the matter! They also interview Eric Geers about this and he states the following: “Anything that can help to expedite the process, is good, the number one important thing is that we can restart the production and strengthen our financial position”.

 
Antonov-offensiv

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by TimR

Tv4 Fakta: Episode 2/4 – The car with 9 lives

May 23, 2011 in Uncategorized

Do not miss tonights second episode of the car with 9 lives on tv4 fakta, if you miss it, it will run again on sunday. Both tonight and on sunday the show runs at 21:00

The mini-series talks about the SAAB-Spirit and what engages its drivers the way that no other brand can do. To find out more they drive a 9-3X from Trollhättan – Dakar.

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by TimR

Volcanic Ash developments

May 23, 2011 in Uncategorized

As a pilot I’m very involved in the weather and what is happening around the world aviation wise. I know this is 100% off topic for SaabsUnited but there might be some people who are interested!

Here is a link to the UK Metoffice Aviation department’s tracking service for the ash developments. These are official maps used by pilots and air traffic controllers as well as government officials. Its updated every 3 hours and have altitude and intensity information. Click on the top link to get the latest forecast!

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/vaac/vaacuk_vag.html

 

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by TimR

Approve Antonov! – Italian friends join in!

May 23, 2011 in Uncategorized

This was actually sent to us 3 days ago but with the number of e-mails coming in we actually only first saw it today! But anyway, a big thanx to Luca for providing us with the Italian version of our campaign! This is truly voices heard from around the world! =)

 

Il 28 di Aprile Bo Lundgren, responsabile dell’Ufficio Nazionale del Debito Svedese (NDO) ha dato la propria approvazione all’ingresso di Vladimir Antonov come azionista di Saab. Da quel giorno stiamo aspettando che il Governo Svedese segua la strada tracciata dall’NDO, non l’hanno ancora fatto.

Per questo chiediamo che Fredrik Reinfeldt che è il Leader Svedese, mostri alle persone di tutto il mondo che cosa prova per Saab! Vogliamo che segua la strada presa dall’NDO ed approvi Vladimir Antonov come azionista in Saab.

Inviaci una e-mail dove chiedi che il Governo Svedese approvi Vladimir Antonov e noi la salveremo, stamperemo e invieremo assieme a tutte le altre che avremo ricevuto a Fredrik Reinfeldt.

Invia la tua e-mail a: approve.antonov@gmail.com e scrivi il tuo nome e dove abiti.

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