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I think its a bit of a modern classic, but I am interested in hearing what everyone thinks of the Saab 99. What do you like/dislike, and more importantly why?

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http://www.photoapex.net/webimg/saab99-1.jpg
http://www.photoapex.net/webimg/saab99-2.jpg
 
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what, is that new?
 
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New? No, it was built in the 70s.
 
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oh...why are you intrested in a saab from the 70's?
 
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Why am I interested in design history? Do I really need to explain that?
 
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I think that the proportions are really awesome. It would be great to see that shape again now Smile. Its character is simple yet very classy.

One piece that really catches my eye is the backwards "c" at the back of the cars cocpit and top of its trunk. It makes it really stand out. I think that this backwards "c" however should curve when connecting with the roof, instead of the sharp edge it has now. I think this because the car looks too tall at the back and would look more expensive if it did change to a soft edge.

It actually looks very sporty. That is a peculiar thing about it as it borrows very little sportscar cues. The shoulder and belt lines are a majour part of this I believe. They make it look lower up front, giving it a sportier stance.

I really like how the lines on the bottom of the front and the back of the car curve upards towards the nose and tail. You could almost say these make it resemble a boat a bit. I like these lines because they are different from other cars of the era. Without these lines the car would look much more plain.

It is an excellent design in my opinion. I am assuming that, you (Nathan Dana) think the same?
You haven't told us your opinion yet. Cool

Great car, great topic, it is neat to see an older, less known car in here Big Grin.


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it looks like a boat with a weird trunk. Smile
 
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I admired the Saab 99 and later 900 for their quirky designs. As I'm sure the owners did too. They didn't want to look like other cars on the road.

There were practical benefits too: The rear hatches had tremendous volume. The upright-wraparound windshield has better visibility than "sleek", "sloping" windshields. And of course Saab had front wheel drive before most other manufacturers. It was decades before fellow Swedes Volvo admitted that FWD just might be beneficial in a country with snowy winters.

Too bad GM Envoys and Subarus now represent current Saabs.
 
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OMG!!!! that car would be HOT w/ some mods.... I'll post some pics of it... with my "mods" later in my thread Wink
 
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Saab were never my cup of tea but I have to admit, those picture do make the car look good.
Never really saw one and in pictures we always get the rally car. Quite nice.

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