Down on the Amsterdam Street – Saab 900 turbo & convertible

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In case you looked at the Buick photos closely, you might’ve seen a Saab next to it. That’s only half the truth, as there were two classic-shape Saab 900:s there – a dark blue convertible and a grey turbo coupe. They seem to be enthusiast cars, not least due to the plate holders.

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The convertible is a 1993 900S, with the low-pressure 140hp turbo engine. Its bumpers have been used for bumping, but it appears clean enough. Both of the cars have very attractive three-spoke wheels, which suit the grey plastic cladding perfectly. The ones on the convertible are more propeller-shaped, while the coupe has simpler, straighter ones.

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The grey coupe is a 1991 175hp turbo S, and I really like it. It’s my blueprint turbo Saab idea, with the exact colour and spec I’d like, complete with the oxblood interior.

These are appreciating in value, as a black Aero one I saw for sale on mobile.de commanded 10 000 eur.

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Not the most common combination of three cars, and it gives a nice idea of the wide scope of cars you might see in Amsterdam.

[Images: Copyright 2013 Hooniverse/Antti Kautonen]

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6 responses to “Down on the Amsterdam Street – Saab 900 turbo & convertible”

  1. Garland Avatar
    Garland

    As the owner of a black '91 900, this post makes me happy

  2. FrankTheCat Avatar
    FrankTheCat

    Ahhh, a Saab convertible with a hydraulic top that actually works.
    Not that I'm bitter about being involved with a '98 900S vert with the notoriously bad and very broken mechanical top that's forever stuck in the up position. Until I bother hotwiring and hacking it to make it manual. Perhaps a project log for the forums when I get around to it this summer?

    1. Manic_King Avatar
      Manic_King

      Yes. Write it. Not that many here will ever own Cabrio Saab, but it would be exactly that obscure but interesting story suitable for Hooniverse.

  3. Paul E Avatar
    Paul E

    "Classic" 900 convertible top hydraulics are reasonably straightforward to work with and fix, if needed. In a pinch, those tops could be manually operated. The '94-98 ragtops… yeech–the electrics, servos and switches make one of Rube Goldberg's creations look simple. Now, that 900 TurboS (SPG in the 'States) is very pretty, and the '91-93 9000 Turbo/Aero rims look great on this car.

  4. Plecostomus Avatar
    Plecostomus

    I have always been turned off by the three-spokes that most Saabs wear :/

    1. Plecostomus Avatar
      Plecostomus

      I mean Volvo designs tons of beautiful wheel styles, you'd think the other Swede would have similar options