Re: SAABs

[James Barbour <james.barbour@domain.elided>]

Forgive me for perpetuating an off-topic thread ...

The 2-stroke SAAB with two engines (one in the boot) was known as the 
Monster; the Toads were a series of prototype SAAB 96's modified to take 
the Ford V4 engine which they later adopted.

Sadly I have to agree with your earlier comments that modern SAABs 
aren't as interesting as the older ones.  My 9-5 is a great drive, but 
doesn't feel the same as my old 9000.  But the engine, as you suggest, 
looks almost identical to that in my old 1973 99LE.  Sure it's turned 
the other way around, gained 300cc and a couple of balancer shafts, but 
it's the same basic design.

Cheers

James

2000 9-5 Aero Wagon
1993 900S Aero Convertible
1992 500SE
1971 GT Junior 1600

> Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2002 20:56:50 -0700
> From: C M Smith <cmsmith@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re SAAB Digest
>
> The link for SAABers is
>
> http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/bb/9000/index.html?bID=98707
>
> And let us not forget the venerable two cylinder two stroke SAAB 92 
> which
> started the legend in 1950.....
> and for the true SAAB aficionado there is always the Toad...a bimotore 6
> cylinder 2 stroke...fair boggles the mind eh
>
> SAAB and Alfa have one thing in common really as far as cars are
> concerned...both manufacturers made very interesting cars that appeal to
> the individual who appreciates fine honest machinery. Alfa however built
> real racing cars, SAAB confined its competition cars to rally cars. The
> current cars are not as interesting as the older ones, mores the pity.
>
> Both built aircraft engines of superior power and reliability.
> Michael Smith
> Calgary, Alberta
> Canada
> 91 Alfa 164L, White, original owner

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