Massive Saab meeting: Swiss Sweden party

Do you still remember them? Saab 99, Saab 900 Turbo, Saab 9-5 or the power Swedes from the Swiss Saab tuner Hirsch: to this day, such models trigger at least a loud clicking of tongues of recognition and shining eyes. No wonder: the car brand Saab (short for "Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget"), founded in 1947 by the aircraft manufacturer Saab, which still exists today, stood for engineering skill and stubbornness. It was loved by its customers for this, but also punished by the market with unprofitable sales figures. General Motors took over and saved Saab time and again, but also misunderstood the brand and made mistakes with its model policy. When the end came in 2012 and leftovers were sold off to China, it was the finale of a long ordeal.

Enthusiasts from 21 countries
Perhaps also because of the tragic end, Saab lives on in the hearts of fans. The international Saab meeting in Switzerland showed just how intensely. 350 guests were expected for the 40th anniversary of the Swiss Saab Club - but over 750 attended: the "IntSaab" at the beginning of August became the largest Saab meeting ever on Swiss soil. Fans from 21 countries flocked to us to take part in the enthusiast get-together at the Mechtal OW sports camp against a glorious Alpine backdrop.

At almost 1000 meters above sea level, 450 Saab models from the 93 to the 9-3 Cabrio shone, with a few very special models in between. Including a poison green Sonett I from 1955, one of six built. Or the oldest Saab in Switzerland, a 1951 Saab 92. Or the rare station wagon of the last 9-5 launched shortly before its exit - only one is on the road in our country. Or the Saabo. The what, please? Saab once built 390 of these caravans. In addition, there were four Saab motorsport racers that roared around the track. Congratulations on this Swedish midsummer celebration of a different kind.