Mathewsons is offering two Saabs carrying the Carlsson name in the same September auction, but their estimates could hardly be more different. The 178,000-mile 900 is valued at more than twice the newer V6 XWD.
A pre-series 1966 Saab Sonett II, described by its sellers as tied to Erik Carlsson's US promotional tour, is back on the market under a new dealer, listed nearly 20 percent below the asking price SaabPlanet reported in 2024.
Saab’s performance history in Taiwan was not built through advertising slogans. It was built in public, with standard production cars pushed through slaloms, two-wheel runs, 360-degree spins, and high-speed control exercises in front of crowds that still remember the sound, smoke, and discipline.
Johan Josefsson’s Swedish team is building a 1964 Saab 96 Sport for the 2027 East African Safari Classic, with Appendix K discipline and Safari-ready strategy. Before the rally car is assembled, the 1974 Saab 95 service wagon gets finished in public at Elmia’s Restoration Show during Easter 2026.
A newly rediscovered Saab factory documentary traces the brand’s rally journey from two-strokes to turbo history. With subtitles now available, it reveals how Saab learned to win without power - and why that mindset still defines the brand today.
This 1991 Saab 900 Carlsson, with 261,000 miles and a full restoration, proves why Saabs thrive at starship mileage. At £15,995, it’s a rare chance to own rally-bred history.
A decade has passed since the death of Erik Carlsson, the rally legend known as Mr. Saab. In a new short documentary, Carl-Ingemar Perstad and Saab Museum’s Peter Bäckström reflect on Carlsson’s career, his global ambassadorship, and his unmatched sense of humor that helped put Saab on the world stage.
On May 27, 2015, Saab lost its greatest ambassador. Ten years later, Erik Carlsson’s memory lives on—in cars, in fans, and at the museum he never left.
Born from Swedish fighter jets and fueled by unapologetic innovation, Saab refused to follow the herd. From the wind-cutting 92 to the rally-winning 96, and the turbocharged 99 and 900 that redefined performance and practicality, Saab’s story is one of engineering obsession, corporate missteps, and enduring loyalty. Here's why Saab still matters—long after the factory doors closed.
Step into the detailed restoration journey of an ultra-rare Saab 900 Carlsson, an iconic UK-only edition celebrating rally legend Erik Carlsson, with fascinating global counterparts like Jetpack, Airflow, and Red Arrow.
