Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 05:42:21 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> Subject: Re: FS 86 SPG
jw wrote: > > Johannes H Andersen wrote: > > > In answer to my own question, I came across this SPG site: > > http://www.saabturbo.com/saab/spg/spg.html > > > > Seems that some SPG's are not original, but converted lookalikes? > > Nice Web site, and the 1984 looks pretty good. However, I > personally don't like the "molded" look. I like the clean lines > of my 1984 900 hatchback, without the "skirts" and all rest on > the SPG. > The prototype SPG shown had less than perfect finish. There is always a danger that the "skirts" will make it look like a boy-racer if not fitted to absolute perfection. > Believe me, I'd love to have the perfomance of the SPG, and > they turn my head every time, but I just like the simplicity > and high ground clearance of my regular 900. It's part of the > reason I bought it, for it's ground clearance and what I > consider a simpler, cleaner look than the SPG. I know people > buy SPGs for other reasons, like handling and overall performance. > On this side, a rare and most sought after model is the "Ruby", this was an end-of-production-year special. I almost bought one. Johannes
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