Vehicle Description
The Saab 900 was originally introduced in May 1978 and, like its
predecessor the 99, the 900 contained a number of unusual design
features that distinguish it from most other cars. The engine was
installed 'backwards', with power delivered from the crank at the
front of the car. Second, the transmission, bolted directly to the
bottom of the engine to form the oil pan, thus, power from the
crank would be delivered out of the engine at the front, then
transferred down and back to the transmission below. Refined over
several decades of two-digit Saab models, the 900's double wishbone
suspension design provided excellent handling and road feel. The
900 also utilised a deeply curved front windshield, providing the
best driver visibility, calling attention to the marque's aircraft
legacy. Also underscoring their aircraft lineage, the 900's
dashboard was curved to enable easy reach of all controls and
featured gauges lit up from the front. Saab engineers placed all
controls and gauges in the dashboard according to their frequency
of use and/or importance, so that the driver need only divert his
gaze from the road for the shortest possible time and by the
smallest angle.Abbott Racing are leading specialists in Saab tuning
and performance. Following the great success of the racing team,
Saab enthusiasts began approaching Abbott Saab to see if they would
service their cars and since 1986, with unique knowledge of the
Saab Marque they were entrusted by the Saab Factory to race their
products. Even to this day have direct access to the Saab parts
warehouse in the UK and Sweden. This Saab 900 S Turbo Convertible
has an Abbotts racing 'T7' conversion and is, as such, a very
desirable example of the 900 Turbo in very good condition. The
service book contains 15 entries (both stamped and hand written) to
49,991 miles in 2009 and several service and repair invoices are on
file for the period 2010 - 2016. With its iconic design, this solid
example is fitted with a new hood and is offered with an MoT test
certificate until May 2018. A future classic in the making and, at
no reserve, a very attractive proposition. � For sale by auction on
Saturday 23 September 2017 with Historics at Brooklands, Brooklands
Motor Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753 639170
