Saab Museum re-opening date corrected and updated
March 1, 2012 in News
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TTela.se announces today, march first, that the City of Trollhättan aims to open the Museum on Saturday March 24.
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Sadly we need to correct the information below. I got a the following message from Peter Backström:
Till, unfortunately the info on Innovatums website was wrong and has been removed. There is no decision taken yet when the museum will be reopened. But we work on it very hard.
We’ll keep you informed. /till72
Currently there are not many news about Saab, but today somebody has sent us a piece of information, that will make some people here at SU happy.
Saab museum opens in March
Saab Car Museum in Innovatum reopens on March 23.
A few months ago a risk existet, that the cars on the Saab Car Museum would be spread over the world, but on January 31 the City Council decided to buy the museum.
The City of Trollhättan won the bidding in conjunction with the defense and security company Saab AB and the Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation. The partnership has payed 28 million Swedish Crowns for the museum with the intact car collection.
With regard to the operation of the museum is responsible Trollhättan City and Region Västra Götaland for it. He is currently working to establish Innovatum Science Center’s role in the continued operation.
On 23 March, the Saab Car Museum will reopen to the public.
MariusGTV said on February 17, 2012
Great news! Well done to all involved in saving this vitally important collection.
It goes to show what can be achieved when things are important enough.
Pity Fiat don’t seem to feel the same way about the Alfa Romeo meseum!
Griffin Up! Cuore Sportivo!
OveS said on February 17, 2012
Great news!
TurboLamko said on February 17, 2012
SU crew: How about to arrange a meeting to celebrate the Grand opening??
Ricky said on February 17, 2012
Good news. I hope that it doesn’t be the last one.
coggs said on February 17, 2012
Good news. My 2012 vacation schedule is booked but a trip to Trollhattan to see the museum is high on my list for 2013.
Semi related: Anybody know the outcome of the sale of the Heritage Collection cars in the US? It was reported here that they would be sold as a single lot – but I have word the Skip Barber open wheel race car that was part of the collection is now owned by a private party. I hope the rest of the collection is still together.
Greg Abbott said on February 17, 2012
The word is (and I have this second hand, so this is subject to confirmation) that the US Saab Heritage Collection was purchased as a whole by two well known Saabophiles, Tom Donney and Bill Jacobson. If true, the collection could not be in better hands.
Ralph said on February 18, 2012
Nice to hear, I hope it will be confirmed soon!
Trued said on March 1, 2012
Greg You must read my previous postings. It is true Tom and Bill has done it.
Tobbe said on February 17, 2012
Goodie!
I must visit it!
900_S said on February 17, 2012
Very good news! I imagine the first day reopened will bring quite a bit of money.
akis96 said on February 17, 2012
Thanks again to everybody who has been in involved! Great news. Looking forward to visiting the museum again!
M.A. said on February 17, 2012
+1
Swizzy said on February 17, 2012
I’ll be there in late June…for sure
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SNJ said on February 17, 2012
Anyone know if Peter B will still be running it? Would hate to see all that deep knowledge and brand history wasted.
maanders said on February 17, 2012
Well, since Peter B replied to Till with the updated information, it sounds like he is still involved!
Turbo9000 said on February 17, 2012
That’s Great!
I’ll be flying into Gothenburg in a few months and once again go to the museum.
Hopefully AVIS can still provide me with a Saab rental car….
alwaysSaab said on February 17, 2012
Ooops, but no worries, the Saab Museum with the collection intact, will still be opened ultimately. Keep cool and continue Saabing.
Yerrun said on February 17, 2012
One thought the Innovatum-website was a reliable source of information.
Well… The important thing is that it WILL be reopened some day.
KoGa said on February 17, 2012
I may be visiting in the summer. For sure they will be open by then
bpsorrel said on February 17, 2012
Hope to visit in the autumn. Fingers crossed!
Piet-Hein S. said on February 17, 2012
a Massive Grand-Opening / SAAB-sale (if applicable)- happening would be great! count me in, when you arrange such an event in May! (so, time enough to see what happens with Saab/M&M/YM/who-ever
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Anders said on February 17, 2012
2 bad Guess the winter holiday go south with a little shopping in Northern Germany instead. Maybee even the gasoline is cheaper than in Denmark. Look forward to the grand opening.
DUTCH900C said on February 20, 2012
For me it isn’t so important that the opening of the museum is delayed, but that the museum is saved.
Hans H said on March 1, 2012
Great !
David-SAAB said on March 1, 2012
Long way from Australia but will be there at the end of this year.
Paddan said on March 1, 2012
Is it remaining at the same place?
Red J said on March 1, 2012
Yes