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Dear Saab Enthusiast,
Lots of good news to report in this month's newsletter and I've been trying to make it as concise as possible for you. Here is an overview:
- US Saab Convention Recap & Photos
- Swedish Car Day Sunday August 29 - Brookline, MA
- Meet Special Guest - "Swade" - Founder of SaabsUnited News Blog
I'm happy to report that (after driving 1,644 miles in a Dodge Caravan - I really think there is a market for a cool European minivan - the "Saab Shuttle", they are so much more practical than SUVs, just not as cool/fun...), the Saab Convention in Aurora OH last month was a great success. The turn out for the event was great. The quality of classic Saabs was probably the best I've seen. And, to top it off, there were lots of special guests in attendance. Saab is back! It was great meeting lots of you and sharing ideas on the kinds of things you want to see for your Saab. I even had some 'Saab celebrity encounters', and it was great to speak with Peter Backstrom (the notorious Manger of Saab's Car Museum in Sweden), "EggsnGrits" (of SaabsUnited.com fame, more later), and especially Victor Muller (Saab Chairman and Spyker CEO) and Jan Ake Jonsson (Saab CEO). We even had the New Saab 9-5 Sedan and a Spyker C8 Spyder on the show field. This was my ninth Saab Convention and I can tell you that in the past, a Saab Exec. might swoop in and do the Saturday night dinner speech, but Peter, Victor, and Jan Ake were walking the area and talking to owners throughout the day. I kept seeing them zooming around in various classic Saabs. When I approached Victor and Jan Ake to say thanks for saving Saab, they were welcoming and spoke confidently about the future. These are car guys and they are loving the opportunity at hand to make Saab distinct again - it is obvious and inspiring. Test drives of the New 9-5 got rave reviews (I didn't have time)! Regarding the Spyker C8 Spyder that made it to the show, I can only tell you that pictures don't do the car justice. This car could go zero to sixty in twenty seconds and it would be the coolest modern car of its class that I've ever seen (it goes 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds though). The finish, the details, the design, it was honestly breathtaking. This car seemed more like a modern creation of a historic Bugatti or 1939 Delahaye than a Ferrari type car that you might picture when hearing the term 'supercar'. The bottom line, Spyker knows how to build a distinct, quality automobile and this attention to detail will surely contribute to Saab's rejuvenation. Click on our Customer Photo Gallery or on our Facebook Album to see photos and add your comments. Enjoy! To break up the text, please see some great deals on popular items from SOC 2010 and then see more of our newsletter at the bottom...
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Saab Visor
This month only, this classic SAAB visor is $4 off plus free shipping. Great for golfing, watching sports, or walking. It is made from mesh material with the the Saab word mark embroidered in silver on the front. Only $15.95 Also available in Black. |  |
Retro-inspired T-shirt of sturdy 100% cotton shirt for the proper retro look. Saab retro logo in the form of the old 1960s grille in a flock print on the chest, with the old wing symbol on the back of the neck. European sizes, so order big. I'm a Medium normally and I'm wearing this as an X-Large. Limited sizes available. Just $26.95 plus free shipping.
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Saab 30" Silver Umbrella
Great for golfing, watching sports, or just trying to keep the kids dry on a walk in the city. This Saab 30" Umbrella has a transparent panel for easy viewing (so you can see where you are walking). As we come into the rainy season we have discounted this to just $39.99. Order yours today... |  |
Turbo X Ladies Black Top
A popular item with the SOC ladies. This t-shirt has a great feel and a scoop neck. Black with the Silver TurboX logo printed on the mid chest. Once these shirts are gone they will be gone forever. This month only this TurboX Ladies T-shirt is On Sale for just $19.95 and Free Shipping. | |
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All Saab Model Cars 10% Off Now
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This Historical Saab Collection of Pins throughout the years makes a great gift for a fellow Saab enthusiast or yourself. Supplies are limited! It features historical Saab logos from 1947, 1949, 1963, 1969, 1974, 1987, 2000, and 2007. $39.95 and Free Shipping on now for this great item. |  |
Saab Convertible Top Cleaner Kit
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My Other Saab is a Car Poster - Limited Quantity
This rare item was Saab's official introduction poster for the new 9-5 back in 1998. Amazing aerial photo of a Gripen jet with its own bumper sticker: "MY OTHER SAAB IS A CAR". Official SAAB logo with "The New 9-5" in lower right corner. Official 9-5 logo in top left corner. We love the sepia tone of the photo which gives it a classic vintage feel. You won't find this anywhere else. Ships Free while supplies last! | |
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Official Logo Floor Mats
When you see our Official Saab Logo Mats in-person, you can feel the luxury and know that they are quality. These were very popular with our booth visitors and if you have purchased them you know what I mean. $129.95 for the front mats or check out our New Mid-level Logo Mats for just $89.95 for the fronts. Both come with a 2-year warranty and we can walk you through colors that match your Saab. New mats can make an old Saab feel brand new! | |
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OK, next topic. Swedish Car Day in Brookline (Boston area) MA moves to August this year. If you ever visited Boston, you would think there were a lot more Saabs in the world. Sometimes I see them three and four in a row. My wife and I once pulled over to take photos. All generations and in all conditions randomly parked behind one another. Bostonians are smart consumers, but they also have the Oldest and one of the Greatest Saab Dealerships, Charles River Saab. Charles River sponsors Swedish Car Day each year and this year they thought it would be important to recognize Steven Wade (aka Swade) of SaabsUnited.com for all his efforts in helping "Save Saab" this past winter and keeping us updated on all news Saab. Please see SwedishCarDay.com for more details, including the incredible driving school event on Saturday. The driving school is not a racing event, it is about driving control. I've taken this class twice and if you (or your family/kids) want to be more confident behind the wheel in all conditions, this will be money well spent. You even get to do it in some of Charles River's Saabs. Note: The Driving School is Saturday and requires sign-up and payment - see SwedishCarDay website for details and directions.
Finally, "Swade", from SaabsUnited visiting the US. A few years ago, at the advice of a loyal customer (thank you Mike), we inquired about becoming a sponsor of the then "Trollhattan Saab" website (now SaabsUnited.com). Swade started this site part-time from his home in Australia and it was developing a real following. We jumped on as proud sponsors and over the time since I've spoken to and emailed with Swade a fair amount. I check the site every morning, as my other systems fire up, I read what is going on with Saab. In short, it is amazing. Amazing that there is so much content on Saab. Amazing that Swade and his global team organize this info in such a balanced and professional manner. And it is amazing the reach that this "blog" has to Saab enthusiasts all over the planet. We saw this in the Save Saab rally photos.
Blog is an overused buzzword today I think, but SaabsUnited.com is a modern success story. SaabsUnited exemplifies how an individual's passion, the kind that keeps you up at night, can be put into action from a remote area of the world and have a global impact. No doubt, Swade and his team's efforts rallied the world to help Save Saab and it worked. I know the time and effort it takes to write our monthly newsletter and I commend Swade and his team for the daily development of the site and their clean and spirited humor. SaabsUnited is a thriving community now thanks to your efforts.
I'm excited to meet Steven and some of his associates in-person at Swedish Car Day, and I encourage those within reach to rally once more to say hi. The guy is flying in from Australia for goodness sake - you can take a nice Sunday morning drive in your Saab...
Swedish Car Day (Free Event)
Email us if you want to see any specific products at the show and we will do our best. I hope to see you there!
Enjoy your Saab.
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