holbeck Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 This collection actually started on Thursday. I finished work in Exeter and jumped on one of these up to London. Eventual destination here: I spent my evening at The Forum Kentish Town to see Sparks, And despite both being 70 now, they rocked the place. Have a typically poor gig photo. I stayed in locally with friends and collection day dawned in London commuter land. I made my way to St Pancras for a Javelin train to Ashford. My first time on one of these, all very fast and efficient, if a bit soulless. To business, Vantman very kindly met me at the station and instructed me in the ways of Saabness. My first fail though was no Pezz station shot as I filled it up on the way back to Vantman towers. Deal done. I was anxious to get away as I had foolishly decided to collect on the Friday of bank holiday weekend. BIG Mistake. As I was not far from Folkestone, one of my more crazy idea's had been to head for Euro tunnel and drive west in France, and it certainly would have been more fun. The M25 turned into a car park and an hour was lost in queue's close to the M3. By the time I got on the A303 I was well and truly bowled. I diverted south and A roaded down through Salisbury, Blandford Forum and Dorchester gaining the A35 for the last leg into Devon. The Saab was an absolute joy. and I'm glad I bought it. Big thanks to Vantman. Saabnut, Kringle, trigger and 32 others 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Lovely cars. Well bought! holbeck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Top transaction, lovely motor. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Good to meet you Andy and I am glad the scruffy Saab has gone to a good home. Bad news about the holiday traffic though! holbeck and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 What a buy. What a band. What a write up. Of course you HAD to buy it. Because...... (High pitched voice)This car aint big enough for the both of us! Talbot, robinmasters, stonedagain and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holbeck Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Sadly, they didn't play this: (which is usually the song in my head whilst walking around Ikea). Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Ashford is now entirely bereft of anything of any automotive interest. Talbot, Vantman, Jim Bell and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Haaaaaaa that is appropriate to your current interests. holbeck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 How much petrol!?!? Get you Sheikh Holbeck of Devonshire. Lacquer Peel, trigger and holbeck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I love these cars but they're thirsty even in manual form, can't imagine what a power-sapping 3 speed auto one is like. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I love these cars but they're thirsty even in manual form, can't imagine what a power-sapping 3 speed auto one is like. Juicy like an ripe orange. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holbeck Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 I love these cars but they're thirsty even in manual form, can't imagine what a power-sapping 3 speed auto one is like. I imagine I'm about to find out. I plan to use it as my daily. Stanky, Lacquer Peel and robinmasters 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Mid to high 20s, but worth every penny! Jim Bell, Lacquer Peel and holbeck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I used it as my daily and easily got 30mpg but then I am nearly giffer status! RobT, egg, Lacquer Peel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Yay, the movie star Saab! Glad it’s staying in the family. holbeck and Vantman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Wow, just looked at the MOT history on this. That is very low miles indeed and looks pretty solid as well. Top car! Do we think that red would come back with a bit of cutting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 A machine polish will do wonders, and bring it up like new. Sadly it will only last a matter of months from experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I bought it just over 2 years ago for its unpolished look and I understand from the new owner that is why he bought it from me--this is Autoshite after all. forddeliveryboy, RobT, holbeck and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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