Send the 9900 to the Saab Museum USA
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What is the SAAB 9900 and why does it matter?
First, what is the SAAB EV1?
In 1985 Saab-Scania debuted the Saab Experimental Vehicle #1 (Saab EV1). The car was a design study for technology, design, and perhaps intended to build a little brand excitement around the globe. The Saab EV1 was designed by Björn Envall with the metal work done by Leif Mellberg (remember that name). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_EV-1
The Saab EV1 did indeed inspire many - including one Ove Larsson of Edsbyn, Sweden. Motivated to create his own EV1, Ove took a 1972 SAAB 99 and mostly 1985 Saab 900 Turbo bits and began to blend them into his own SAAB EV1. Ove actually completed his project including a kick-ass Clarion stereo system. The vehicle was painted a lovely "anniversary blue", taken on the show circuit where it won many awards - including the Mellberg Stipendium (recognize that name from above?).
It took Ove Larsson, the designer and builder, 9 years of spare time to create it. All body panels are handmade in steel by Ove, even the trunk spoiler! The engine is a 2.0 16V turbo with around 155 hp 217 torque and 3" exhaust all the way.
The interior is done in a lovely cream leather - including the dash, kick panels, etc. You can see the holes for the 12" woofers behind the "rear" seats (the back seats are two front seats with custom center & side consoles. The back seats tilt forward so you can access the speakers back there.)
A note from Mikael Hemmingsen from when he brought this car over from Sweden.
"Yes, this car comes from Sweden, where it was built between 1984 and 1993, by a skilled auto body shop owner, Ove Larsson. It is based on a 99 -72, that was roof-chopped close to 3", and has a 900 sedan hood and trunk lid. It has a 900 windshield, cut off 3" at the top. Side windows are plexiglass, and the rear window comes from a 900 sedan, albeit tilted a lot more, due to the chopped roof. The seats have been lowered to compensate for the chopped roof. All the fenders have closed rounded edges, going seamlessly into the inner fender well. The suspension is from a 900 SPG, subsequently lowered and stiffened. Front tires are 225/50 and rear are 245/50. The car has next to no body roll, even when you go to the limit in the curves."
The car is still virtually rust free and mechanically very sound.
Here we are. 2020. 35 years later. The current owner of the "1972" SAAB 9900 has offered to DONATE the car to the Saab Heritage Museum in Sturgis SD, USA that we can have easy access in America to a visual study of the dreams and pride of Saab Automobiles. Sadly, with world events in a bit of a turmoil, the costs to transport the 9900 to Sturgis is beyond the reach of the current owner as well as the Saab Museum. So today we ask the community for assistance in making this donation possible.
We have to move the car from New York to South Dakota via a transport company. Tom Donney has allowed us to reduce the price by allowing us to move the car from New York to Iowa, and he will take it the rest of the way. Please help!
First, what is the SAAB EV1?
In 1985 Saab-Scania debuted the Saab Experimental Vehicle #1 (Saab EV1). The car was a design study for technology, design, and perhaps intended to build a little brand excitement around the globe. The Saab EV1 was designed by Björn Envall with the metal work done by Leif Mellberg (remember that name). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_EV-1
The Saab EV1 did indeed inspire many - including one Ove Larsson of Edsbyn, Sweden. Motivated to create his own EV1, Ove took a 1972 SAAB 99 and mostly 1985 Saab 900 Turbo bits and began to blend them into his own SAAB EV1. Ove actually completed his project including a kick-ass Clarion stereo system. The vehicle was painted a lovely "anniversary blue", taken on the show circuit where it won many awards - including the Mellberg Stipendium (recognize that name from above?).
It took Ove Larsson, the designer and builder, 9 years of spare time to create it. All body panels are handmade in steel by Ove, even the trunk spoiler! The engine is a 2.0 16V turbo with around 155 hp 217 torque and 3" exhaust all the way.
The interior is done in a lovely cream leather - including the dash, kick panels, etc. You can see the holes for the 12" woofers behind the "rear" seats (the back seats are two front seats with custom center & side consoles. The back seats tilt forward so you can access the speakers back there.)
A note from Mikael Hemmingsen from when he brought this car over from Sweden.
"Yes, this car comes from Sweden, where it was built between 1984 and 1993, by a skilled auto body shop owner, Ove Larsson. It is based on a 99 -72, that was roof-chopped close to 3", and has a 900 sedan hood and trunk lid. It has a 900 windshield, cut off 3" at the top. Side windows are plexiglass, and the rear window comes from a 900 sedan, albeit tilted a lot more, due to the chopped roof. The seats have been lowered to compensate for the chopped roof. All the fenders have closed rounded edges, going seamlessly into the inner fender well. The suspension is from a 900 SPG, subsequently lowered and stiffened. Front tires are 225/50 and rear are 245/50. The car has next to no body roll, even when you go to the limit in the curves."
The car is still virtually rust free and mechanically very sound.
Here we are. 2020. 35 years later. The current owner of the "1972" SAAB 9900 has offered to DONATE the car to the Saab Heritage Museum in Sturgis SD, USA that we can have easy access in America to a visual study of the dreams and pride of Saab Automobiles. Sadly, with world events in a bit of a turmoil, the costs to transport the 9900 to Sturgis is beyond the reach of the current owner as well as the Saab Museum. So today we ask the community for assistance in making this donation possible.
We have to move the car from New York to South Dakota via a transport company. Tom Donney has allowed us to reduce the price by allowing us to move the car from New York to Iowa, and he will take it the rest of the way. Please help!
Organizer
Seth D. Bengelsdorf
Organizer
Austin, TX
