Wednesday 27th January 2010

'Yump' For Joy As Spyker Saves Saab

Gallery: A Saab pic-fest to remind us what we're celebrating!

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Saab didn't deserve to die as a result of the tyrannical General's misrule, and fans of the brand the world over will be celebrating the news that Spyker has agreed takeover terms.

Did we expect Spyker to pull off its brazen rescue bid? Probably not, but that's not going to stop us joining the party, and wishing the best of luck to one of motoring's most individual brands.

With an illustrious heritage behind the company, we look forward to seeing what the Swedes (and the Dutch) can do with Saab in future. So 'Lycka till', as we think the saying goes!

(If you want the full text of Spyker's announcement click this link. It's a bit dry...)

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About time we heard some good news. The recession is 'over', Saab has been saved by some crazy Dutch folk. Things are looking up. Maybe, perhaps... one can dream!

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I'm too young to have seen the days of Saab rallying; but if Spyker can at least make a performance barge I'll be happy. Always like Saabs but they're not exactly exciting motors theses days.

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sprinter1050 said:

I'm just glad that "The poison dwarf" and his magic Genii haven't won it !

haha He'd sell it straight to the highest bidder in the Middle East and then no one would be able to afford to see them... oh wait thats F1