Unfortunately, I’ve got to rescind my contention that Saab will show the 9-3x Sportcombi crossover thingy at the Paris Motor Show.


I’ve just reviewed some Djup Strupe correspondence from a few months ago and it’s pretty clear to me that Saab are going to hold off with that car, possibly until one of the American auto shows in the winter (LA or Detroit).


It looks like the 9-X Air will be the main, and only big attraction at the Saab stand at Paris this year. I’ll be surprised if the 9-3x turns up. Pleasantly surprised, but surprised nonetheless.


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If you frequent SaabCentral, then you might have seen this photo already. If not, you’ll get to hear the full story as soon as Wulf writes it up.


In short, he’s just bought a 2006 Saab 9-5 Sportcombi in California and is having some fun driving it back to Michigan.





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If any of you British types are interested in a rare chance at Viggen ownership, WooDz has just placed his up for sale.


I published his restoration story here earlier this year. Definitely worth checking out.





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The Saab Owners Club of Romania had their first meeting recently, getting together at one of the largest buildings in the world, the People’s House in Bucharest.


Looks like a good turn out, too. This is just a fraction of those in attendance.


More photos at Picasa, thanks to Fransisc





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With thanks to Eric at www.svartamasken.com, here’s some video of the Saab 9-3 BioPower that’ll be racing in the 2009 Swedish Touring Car Championship.





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Further to my story yesterday on Ivan’s custom Saab badges, Hawkeye’s just sent me a photo of the griffins on his 2008 Saab 9-3 BioPower.


Cool.





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The flu sucks. We were given the flu as a parting gift from my sister-in-law back in Canada.


So I’ve got DVDs. Today it was There Will Be Blood. Tomorrow it’s Raging Bull and The Insider.


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