This is the special one.
1984 Saab 900 turbo in 169G Walnut Brown Metallic with Executive Appointments Group.
My first restoration and my favorite car.
From gathering moss on its bumper to winning a People’s Choice award at SOC ‘22 in Sturgis.
At a glance…
Trionic 5
Heuschmid intercooler
16v oil cooler
Flatnose SPG kit
Repainted in original Walnut Brown Metallic 169G
Recovered burgundy dashboard and A pillars ala EU-spec ’84 Aero
Rebuilt GM45712 transmission (w/ type 6 primaries)
Saabits SPG springs & Bilstein shocks
Sport & Rally steering wheel
Rear decor panel & 5 speed badge
Zinc plated engine bay fasteners
Catalog trash can
Catalog front speaker grilles
Catalog exhaust tips
Shadow louvres
Roof racks
Catalog hood stone chip strip
European catalog “Smutsavvisare” A-pillar dirt deflectors
Sunroof wind deflector
Full interior carpet & seat restoration
VDO gauges & EXTRA button
RBM vent covers & Combi Coupe vents
1982-3 grille
MCS short shifter, T5 flywheel, weld covers, cup holder
Skandix wheel arches
TL;DR everything’s been breathed on for an OEM+ feel