Saab Air Apparent?

[grober]

Saab seem to be coming out with some radical designs just recently. http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/09/saab-9-x-air-on-video.html This 9-X air is a case in point. http://www.channel4.com/4car/ft/feature/preview/15734/ If only they could screw them together a bit better! Still things might improve with a proposed switch in production of some new models to the Russelsheim Opel plant in Germany.

 

[Ade B]

I like older Saabs (80's and early 90's) they are refreshingly different and still look good now, not sure about this one, it reminds me of an 80's speed boat - which is probably a good thing

Ade

ps couldn't find an image of the exact boat I had in mind...

 

[scumbag]

ps couldn't find an image of the exact boat I had in mind...

not this one I hope

 

[Ade B]

That's the fella

Classic chase

Ade

 

[scumbag]

I have to say this particular glastron jet boat is my favourite. Although the toy boat I had was black.

 

[Ade B]

I have to say this particular glastron jet boat is my favourite. Although the toy boat I had was black.

Not very Saab like is it..

Do try to stay on topic


Ade

 

[scumbag]

Aye.

You could tentatively connect Jet's with SAAB, i s'pose.

And I would guess a Jet boat is about as connected to SAABs and SAAB planes are.

Something tells me SAAB planes have volvo engines too. which also go in boats.


I am just trying to get the 6 degrees round to Vauxhall really.

 

[grober]

Something tells me SAAB planes have volvo engines too. which also go in boats.

http://www.airforce-technology.com/contractors/engines/volvo_aero/

 

[scumbag]

interestingly they don't mention SAAB in the words!

 

[grober]

Probably mentioning that a SAAB manufactured jet fighter has a VOLVO built engine is regarded as heresy in the hallowed corridors of GM and FORD despite the fact they don't own these manufacturing divisions. Its the thought that counts! The next thing will be people saying SAABs have Fiat diesel engines and Volvos have engines designed by Peugeot. Its a bit like saying some Mercedes engines were designed by the Japanese! What is the world coming to!

 

[scumbag]

What is the world coming to!

I like the fact that Porsche still use VW parts and Fiat build a sports car called Ferrari!

 

[miro]

I like the fact that Porsche still use VW parts and Fiat build a sports car called Ferrari!

Porsche gearboxes come from Mercedes. Mercedes repair their units and Porsche throws them away.