As a trial we have had a couple of copies of the Driver magazine, or perhaps newsletter would be a better description, from the 1970's scanned. They make for interesting reading!
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After many years of admirable service the traditional Saab Owners Club roundel is to be superseded with an all new logo. However, do not worry, the SOC roundel that many of us all know and love and instantly recognise as the Saab OwnersClub identity will not disappear, it will simply become the clubs ‘classic’ or ‘retro’ logo. The new logo is a more modern image that we hope will appeal to everyone,both classic and modern Saab owners.
Members of the SAAB Owners Cub receive a copy of the club magazine 'SAAB Driver' bi-monthly. The magazine (A4 size) is a 64 page colour publication. The magazine carries articles, news, technical, events and many other items.
Sun Apr 22 @08:00 - 05:00PM Beds Bucks Herts visit to Museum of Power |
Wed Apr 25 @19:45 - Berks Hants Oxon evening wind-down |
Tue May 01 @19:30 - 10:30PM Dragon Saab Monthly Meet |
Sun May 13 @08:00 - Berks Hants Oxon Swedish Day convoy |
Sun May 13 @10:00 - 04:00PM Swedish Day |
Many new members to the Club ask the same question - “Who is Erik Carlsson?” I suppose a lot of people who were not around in the 60s have never heard of him even though this giant of a man is often referred to as “Mr SAAB”.
Erik was born in 1929 in Trollhattan, Sweden, not far from the SAAB factory, but at that time the factory was only producing aircraft. Erik was 20 when production of the first SAAB cars started. His first passion was motorbikes, he bought a Norton 500 new when he was 18 from Nystrom’s where he was working. Pelle Nystrom was the Norton importer for Sweden. At weekends he took part in hillclimbs, motorcross, road racing and, during the winter, ice track racing.
The SAAB Owners Club recognises the importance of the Motorsport heritage of the marque and provides sponsorship to those members of the club who are competing in Motorsport at various levels.
SAAB cars have been competing in motorsport since the early days of production. Many successes were achieved through drivers such as Club President, Erik Carlsson. This success continues today through Club competitors.
Club members are competing in, Historic Road Rallies, Historic Stage Rallies, Classic Runs, Sprints, Hillclimbs and many other forms of the sport.
For more information on the Club activities in Motorsport contact Richard Simpson
Click HERE for details of the Club Sponsorship Scheme.
Who is Erik Carlsson? - Click HERE to find out.
Saab 99 Group 1 Tuning Kit
South Yorkshire Saab are no longer meeting. If anyone would like to take up the baton in this part of the world please contact Elli Wilson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
There is no formal Branch currently in operation (largely as a result of the sheer geographical spread of members across this area) and therefore no regular meetings.
Where possible, there is usually an SOC 'presence' at gatherings across the region organised by other clubs, motor museums or advertised on web forums (principally UKSaabs).
The dates known so far for 2017 at which we aim to be represented are:
Should anyone wish to hook up with other Saab enthusiasts in the North of Scotland please contact:
Derek Darnell
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Essex is run by its members, for its members.
Come and join us at our meet and chat with like minded individuals about all things Saab.
We meet every month at different location so please check the events calendar or our website.
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Telephone:
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Please use the form for general enquires about the club. For specific Saab related enquiries it may be quicker to contact the appropriate Saab Registrar. For membership related issues please email membership@saabclub.c.uk
If your question is not specifically related to the club itself please give your membership number. We are unable to respond to general questions from non-members.