1978 Saab 99 Turbo


I purchased this1978 Saab 99 Turbo in December 2005. My son, Jaden - who was just under 3 at the time - joined me in what was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, mostly because he was with me.This is the 4th Saab I have bought sight-unseen except for photos, 3 of which I found on Saabnet. Jaden and I flew from Redding to Seattle with a brief stop in Portland. Alan and his wife met us at the airport and we hopped in the car and were on our way for a 3-day drive down I-5. The 99 did not miss a beat along the way. My other Saab is a 2001 Viggen.

Previous Saabs include:
1982 Saab 900 - I bought this one in New Mexico in 2001 from my best friend. Another great trip. Could be the considered the most boring Saab I owned, but I really loved this car. Had many great Sunday drives into the mountains with my boys. I loved how simple it was - no power anything. Sold in January 2006. See photos.

1993 Saab 900 Turbo convertible - This was my first Saab, found on Saabnet. I bought it shortly after I met my wife in 2000. Flew to LA on a Friday morning and drove back to Santa Rosa, CA where I was living at the time. Sold this car in Spring 2003 shortly after Jaden's birth in January to help cover diaper bills. See photos.