Not too many moons ago, we wanted to compete in stage rally. Our weapon of choice? A 1977 Saab 99.
Why an old-school, front-wheel-drive Saab and not a more conventional all-wheel-drive car like a Subaru Impreza? Simply put, we wanted to build “something a bit more funky—more vintage, too.” As well, the 99 was often the go-to choice for …
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What a great series! I always wonder where the cars are now. Is the Saab still out there bombing around the backwoods or has entropy taken over?
In reply to CrustyRedXpress (Forum Supporter) :
You know, I don't know. Anyone see it lately?
And glad that you're digging these past projects.
Per
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2/22/21 10:11 a.m.
It went to a gentleman from California who said he was going to campaign it--but I think it wound up being stored in his mom's garage in Ormond By The Sea for a while. Haven't heard from him in a while.
99Super
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3/26/25 8:39 p.m.
I own it now in Bend, OR.
The engine is not currently running. I had it running pretty well but the head gasket let loose last spring exposing some bad corrosion in the head. It's not getting the love it needs because I spend most of my time on my 2 other 99s. A 79 daily driver (summers only) and my 78 hillclimb and track-day car.
As it's not really a viable rally car any longer, it will either be built into a 78 Turbo tribute car with correct 78 engine, or a hillclimb/track car with a 16v Turbo engine like my 78 16vT, Frank.
I loved that car! Think it's time for GRM to do an Erik Carlsson tribute car?

