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OK, and FTR, here's mine of the show stopper, again. Didn't take any others.













Oh, and there's Gracie in the background, with Prarie, who has a doppleganger, having another good look around her.

I'd hand onto that prototype NG9-5, it will be worth a fortune when the NG9-5's have passed away.
Just look khow valuble Gudmund is today.

Blue 96 belongs to Noel Hughes from North Wales. Noel was the previous owner (before Dad) of "my" 96, which was a part-ex deal on our old ex-Mike Wood rally car (ORC 413N) that Noel bought from Dad about 18 years ago. That car has since been retired after close to 15 years of campaigning in the Welsh forests and road rallies. Noel then built up the blue one to replace it, but hasn't competed in it for a couple of years.

Message from the Club - a BIG Thank You to everyone who came out to support us this year, members and non-members alike. I think I managed to speak to most people who wanted to chat, and I probably got a few quid out of you for raffle tickets... Big thanks to the North West SOC branch for putting on the driving test, it was a good bit of fun, and very competitive for the few of us who entered - those who didn't missed out! Thanks to Platinum Saab for bringing their display of new models, and to all of the traders who came alone and donated prizes for the raffle. Fiona won the Neo Bros voucher so I will be figuring out how to use that shortly...thanks chaps

Well done to Tony Grestock for finally completing the restoration of his stunning GT750 - it's been that long I'd forgotten he had it and what a stunner! It was less than 12 months ago that Tony won the best car award at the IntSaab meet in Holland with his then-just-finished, ultra-rare and fabulously stunning 1950 92B...this guy is incredible! So after 30 years of Saabing and never before seeing a GT750, I've seen two in less than a fortnight

However the biggest thanks goes to Robin Morley and the SW SOC team who hosted the event for us - well done guys!

Will try to get some pics up later in the week, of the awards etc, not going to happen today as we had a nightmare trip back from Farnborough last night - A1 closed at Blyth due to a lorry fire, we were stationary for over 2 hours and I ended up kipping in the car for a bit...knackered today!

Someone must have a picture of the black 900 vert in the background of this shot.....

Not a recent pic Ian, this was taken at the SOC Cosford Spares day in 2009 I think.

I really like this 99



Can anyone fill me in on more details of it? Are they Saab alloys, what model is it and the age etc.

Its a B reg 99GL.
I really wish I'd taken some more shots of this one, the front is fitted with a pair of square driving lamps & it looks fantastic.
Wheels.......Dunno Nick, they dont have Saab centers & I cant work out what the badges say.
Its a hell of a nice car though.

I didnt post this pic before for some reason.
Way to nicer car to leave out.

Sorry not to be with you this year. I was in Southampton partying. But I did get to Beaulieu and saw Murray Walker.

Not Saab - they look like an alternative version of Kahn RS R 's



I know what they are but i just cant put my finger on it at the moment!

A very different approach I'd say

Yeah, would like to see it a bit closer to see if i like it or not? Not yours is it?

No, not mine.

It has blacked out rear lights and front indicator/side lights using normal black paint. Gloss black curly aeros but with what looks to be mirror chrome adhesive film applied to the 'indentations'. All of the engine bay hoses have been painted 'samco blue'. The bumpers and side skirts have been painted gloss black and chrome strips have been applied to the bumpers and to the aero panels. He seems to be part-way through converting to leather with just the rear seats to go. Other than that it seems pretty standard.

Hi Ian, I have just joined this forum for the first time today, and I must say it is very good! also, I am the proud owner of the Grey 9-3 at the top of the page in johno's photo's that you were referring too! What NCP car park was that then by the way?
On a more personal note, it was my car that won Best 9-3 at the SOC Nationals this year! proud moment indeed!

Well done.

I still don't know which other cars won as I'd high-tailed it home by then. I'm assuming the blue 5 door won the 900 class despite Craig's best efforts?

3 chances, it was a very close call and it came down to the judges decision, but I just scraped by winning the 99T award
And yes the blue 900 did win.

Didn't take one pic all day, sorry.

The 99T result was a nail-biter for everyone - would the black one over by the fence win or would the black one over by the fence win?

It is a June 2003 9-3 Sport Saloon Aero Auto with Manual select override, T9 upgrade from a main dealer first of all, then I just went crazy, money was no object to get what I wanted!

You bad bad man David!
The 99T looked amazing as usual.

Welcome to UKSaabs T9 man & well done on the award, the look on your face when your reg number was read out was priceless matey (it got mine & er indoors vote).
Stunning looking car, just about the best wheels available too.
I rather liked the bonnet vents, very nice little touch.
Was yours the one that had a bad tune so a certain pro tuner took over & made it right?
I did hear some something along those lines but not sure if it was your car that was being talked about or not.