RE: Saab sells off museum pieces
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Confirmed. The museum has been purchased in full and then donated to the city of Trollhattan by....... SAAB AB.
So sorry to everyone here who thought they might have got a bit of a bargain but I think that's a bit of a happy ending. Which makes a change when it comes to Saab recently.
So sorry to everyone here who thought they might have got a bit of a bargain but I think that's a bit of a happy ending. Which makes a change when it comes to Saab recently.
NiceCupOfTea said:
Now I need to plan a road trip!
What's the best way? Car ferry to Bergen or somewhere? Or the long way round through Europe?
The only ferry going that way is Harwich ,Essex to Esbjerg ,Denmark .DFDS BTW.What's the best way? Car ferry to Bergen or somewhere? Or the long way round through Europe?
Denmark isn't very big so you can get to Sweden in few hours.
I used this route in 2010 for a Swedish trip.
Ferry is VERY expensive £700 - £800 with a car.
The long way through Europe adds 600 miles + to the driving.
If anyone goes on this route stop in Gothenberg for the Volvo museum too,a good display.
Edited by iva cosworth on Tuesday 24th January 22:49
The Hypno-Toad said:
Confirmed. The museum has been purchased in full and then donated to the city of Trollhattan by....... SAAB AB.
So sorry to everyone here who thought they might have got a bit of a bargain but I think that's a bit of a happy ending. Which makes a change when it comes to Saab recently.
So sorry to everyone here who thought they might have got a bit of a bargain but I think that's a bit of a happy ending. Which makes a change when it comes to Saab recently.
Though I will admit to being tempted by "The Silver Beast".
Well that was a bit of fun! I find myself agreeing with everyone else though that the cars have ended up in the correct hands. Still, I'm a bit sad I didn't get my hands on that little silver 1966 Sonett II.
Anyone care to 'fess on their bids? I'll go first.
Car Ref: Descr. Bid
VM205 1966 Sonett II SEK25,000
Cheers,
Stu
PS: Thanks ClaesB for the offer of help. I'm sorry I can't take you up on it!
Anyone care to 'fess on their bids? I'll go first.
Car Ref: Descr. Bid
VM205 1966 Sonett II SEK25,000
Cheers,
Stu
PS: Thanks ClaesB for the offer of help. I'm sorry I can't take you up on it!
for anyone sad to have missed out, you could always pick up this rather mental bit of swede for cheap..
http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=FS...
http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=FS...
NiceCupOfTea said:
Now I need to plan a road trip!
What's the best way? Car ferry to Bergen or somewhere? Or the long way round through Europe?
I did it going via the long route driving through all the countries up to Sweden. The ferry is far less interesting. I'd say it depends on how confident you are with your car. My 99t16 got all the way there without a brake-down but did pop a rear shock mount through a rusty top mounting. On the way back it overheated when we got stuck in traffic on the autobahn. The shock wasn't a major problem. The worst thing was Phil's car breaking down in Germany with failed alternator brushes. Luckily there was a Bosch shop about a mile away which stocked a replacement brush pack. We were on our way in no time. It took us two days. The only recommendation I would have to anyone doing it again is to make sure you plan your overnight stop. We didn't and ended up dancing around the border between Germany and Denmark looking for a hotel which was open and had vacancies. In the end we had to sleep in the cars. What's the best way? Car ferry to Bergen or somewhere? Or the long way round through Europe?
I'd say even if doing less driving and going by ferry you'd still need to prepare properly as it's still a lot of mileage.
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