1963 SAAB Quantum
1963 SAAB Quantum INTRODUCTION The Quantum SAAB you see here at the New York Automobile Show is the result of four years of engineering and design data gathered by Mr. Walter Kern. Mr. Kern originally...
View Article1967 SAAB PROGRESS IN AMERICA
1967 SAAB PROGRESS IN AMERICA In 1955 the President of SAAB, visited the United States in connection with the aircraft production, and at luncheon in New York one day, he made the comment that if...
View Article1967 SAAB Facts & Figures
1967 SAAB Facts & Figures SAAB Aktiebolag, or the SAAB Aircraft Company – as this company is better known internationally – has played a leading role in the Swedish aeronautical industry ever...
View ArticleSaab Automotive Safety
Saab Automotive Safety SAAB (short for Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget, or Swedish Aircraft Company) began its highly successful corporate life building fighter planes under license from other...
View ArticleSAAB INTRODUCES V-4 MODELS FOR 1967 LINE
SAAB INTRODUCES V-4 MODELS FOR 1967 LINE Only V-4 on U. S. Market New York, Oct. 18–SAAB, the Swedish safety-engineered car, today introduced two luxury type additions to its 1967 line. The new...
View ArticleThe History of Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget or SAAB
Here an original and highly detailed press release from SAAB Motors, Inc. covering the history of SAAB in Sweden as well as the United States right up until the date of this release which was in 1969...
View ArticleSAAB 99 EMS FOR 1978: A True Sports Sedan with Performance, Handling — And...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: LEN LONNEGREN SAAB 99 EMS FOR 1978: A True Sports Sedan with Performance, Handling — And Extra...
View ArticleSaab History in the United States
Saab’s history in the United States has been somewhat unclear for some folks that I have met over the years, so I am hoping to at least bring some geographical clarity in terms of the addresses that...
View ArticleThe “Spirit of Saab” book
Ted Yurkon, a Saab Enthusiast and frequent contributor here, recently posted on saabvideos asking about a Saab book he has been looking for. This book involved all sorts of interesting situations in...
View ArticleSAAB – Vintage Photography, New Haven, Connecticut
Saab Automobile USA has recently put together a number of vintage photographs from the 1950’s and 1960’s from the days of SAAB Motors, Inc. These photos were found in the media kit that Saab Automobile...
View ArticleThe SAAB Quantum IV – The Formula Race Car
The SAAB Quantum IV was designed as a formula race car. I have provided you another detailed description along with a few photos from Wikipedia’s record of the Quantum IV that further define the unique...
View ArticleThe First President of Saab USA – Ralph T. Millet
Ralph T. Millet’s association with Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebologet (SAAB) began in 1946 during a business trip to Sweden. Mr. Millet was at the time working with a U.S. company that exported parts for...
View ArticleThe Saab Presidents of the United States
There have been a number of Presidents that have represented the Saab brand in the United States over the years, so I thought it would be a good time to provide such historical information for your...
View ArticleSAAB Motors, Inc. – 100 Waterfront Street, New Haven, CT
SAAB Motors Inc. moved from 405 Park Avenue, New York City where their first headquarters were located to 100 Waterfront Street in New Haven, Connecticut in 1961. The main reason behind the relocation...
View ArticleRobert J. Sinclair – The Early Years with SAAB
Robert J. Sinclair was President of Saab-Scania of America from May, 1979 until he retired in Sept. 1991. Mr. Sinclair who has been quite active in the Saab community for a number of years since his...
View Article100 Waterfront Street, New Haven, CT – Yesterday & Today
Photo Credits: Saab History This weekend I was passing through Connecticut and managed to stop by SAAB Motors, Inc.’s first official headquarters after moving out of 405 Park Avenue, New York City in...
View ArticleLennart Lonnegren – Former Saab Public Relations Manager
Lennart Lonnegren, former Saab USA Public Relations Manager has kindly provided Saab History a nice narrative about his time working with Saab. Lennart Lonnegren worked as a newspaperman in both Sweden...
View ArticleSaab History Relocates to New England
Photo Credit: Saab History on Interstate 95 It’s been quiet here lately on Saab History over the past week and for good reason. As a native New Englander, and founder of the New England Saab...
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