Gatherings of Saab enthusiasts around the world are not big news. The rallies of Saab car owners and fans are still relevant today, but they were 20, 30, 40 or more years ago. Saab cars have always been attention-grabbing and respectful, from the first models, through the Saab 96 and Saab 900, to the 9000, and the new 9-3 and 9-5.
In the US, the rally that regularly brings together the largest number of US Saab car fans is the Saab Owners Convention, and this convention has been held every year since 1983. Hosted at a different site every year, this 4-day convention brings together owners, enthusiasts, servicers, and all things Saab. The weekend is packed full of social events, educational panels, contests/competitions, meals, swap meets, auctions, and other fascinating events.
Since 1983, when the first convention was held, this year the 37th convention will be held. This year, The Saab Owners’ Convention 2020 will be held July 16-19, 2020, at The Desmond in Albany, NY. Planning for SOC 2020 is in full swing, and the board recently decided on their theme to be “State of Independence, 70 Years and Counting.” Orgnaizers are also excited to announce a return to the Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY. Make sure to reserve your room now by visiting us on the web at saabclub.com, and keep checking back for more information about SOC 2020, including special events, VIP packages and more.
Thanks to Saab enthusiasts, we are able to show you what it was like at the beginning. Below you can see some very interesting photos taken at the second major SOC gathering in 1984 – the convention was held in New Glarus, Wisconsin on August 18 and 19, 1984.
