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Car Of The Day: September 17, 2010; Majorette '83 Saab 900 Turbo
Topic Started: Sep 17 2010, 01:00 AM (2,023 Views)
NoirGuru
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Today's car of the day is Majorette's 1983 Saab 900 Turbo.

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The Saab 900 was a car produced by Saab Automobile from 1978 until 1998 in two generations. The first generation from 1978 to 1993 is known as the "classic"; the generation from 1994 to 1998 is known as the "new generation".

The "classic" Saab 900 is based on the Saab 99 chassis, though with a longer front end to meet U.S. frontal crash regulations. The 900 was produced in 2- and 4-door sedan, and 3- and 5-door hatchback configurations; additionally, from 1986, a cabriolet (convertible) model was produced. There were single- and twin-carburetor, fuel-injection and turbocharged engines, including both Full Pressure Turbo (FPT), and in European models during the early 90s, Low Pressure Turbos (LPT).


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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_900

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Just picked this one up today actually. A local diecast shop received a laundry basket full of random toys, of which about twenty or so models were Majorettes. Picking up fourteen Majorettes for my collection, this one was one of the ones with the most paint remaining on it. A bit of Sharpies here and there, and this 900 looks refreshed.

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The 1979 900 was available in three versions: The GL had the single-carb 99 hp/73.5 kW engine, the GLS had twin carburetors for 106 hp/79.5 kW, the EMS and GLE had fuel injection for 116 hp/87 kW, and the 900 Turbo produced 143 hp/107 kW. A five-speed transmission was introduced in the EMS and Turbo for 1980.

The 900 sedan was introduced in 1981 along with the phase-out of the old Saab B engine in favor of the lighter Saab H engine. In the early 1980s, most 900s were produced in Trollhättan. However, coinciding with the production of the 9000, more 900's were produced elsewhere. The Valmet plant in Finland, referenced below under the 900C, also produced the non-convertible as evidenced by one previously owned by this author and imported by the SAAB US distributor. The plant in Arlöv (now closed), near Malmö, also produced some 900s.

A big change for 1982 was the introduction of Saab's Automatic Performance Control (APC), a.k.a. boost controller. The APC employed a knock sensor, allowing the engine to use different grades of gasoline without engine damage. Another new feature that year was the introduction of central locking doors (on the GLE and Turbo). Asbestos-free brakes were introduced in 1983, an industry first. A new model also appeared that year in Sweden — the GLi, which used the fuel injected engine.

1985 saw the introduction of the 16-valve DOHC B202 engine. With a turbocharger and intercooler, it could produce 175 hp/129 kW in the Turbo 16 model (less for catalyst-equipped engines). The Turbo 16 Aero [designated SPG, Special Performance Group) in North American Markets] had a body kit allowing the car to reach 210 km/h (130 mph). A different grille and 3-spoke steering wheel appeared across all models.

The dual-carb model (and "GL" nomenclature) was gone for 1985. Now, the base 900 had the single-carburetor engine, while the 900i added fuel injection. Two turbocharged models were offered: The 900 Turbo had the 8-valve engine, while the T16S had the 16-valve intercooled unit. The 8-valve turbo had the intercooler the next year, while the 16-valve cars had hydraulic engine mounts. 1986 also marked the introduction of the 900 convertible in North America.


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james_autos
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I've got one which I resprayed grey. It's one of my favourite Majorette castings from the era.

The 900 was the last true Saab before they all became a bit GM.
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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

What other majorettes did you buy Jermaine?
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
craftymore
Sep 17 2010, 08:43 AM
What other majorettes did you buy Jermaine?
Exactly what was on my mind!

And nice to see a Saab featured as COTD! Not many Saab castings out there to run!
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NoirGuru
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I've got lots of pictures to post still.

I'll be posting a set of Majorettes, a trade result that's been long overdue, and possibly the trade/OBO thing.

So behind!
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WoloMan
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Wow...I've never seen a Saab in diecast before--and I even like the color. :thumbup:

I learned to drive on a non-turbo model very similar to this one. I also took my driver's license test on that car, which had a manual trans. I aced the test, which included having to parallel-park on a slight incline--everything was smooth as silk and no stalls. :o Most teenagers wouldn't dream of taking the test on a manual, so I think I got extra points for that. Several of the cars I've owned/still own are manuals, including my daily driver...it's just more fun!

Thanks for the great memory. ^_^
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
WoloMan
Sep 17 2010, 03:18 PM
Wow...I've never seen a Saab in diecast before--and I even like the color. :thumbup:
Here's a Matchbox '86 9000:

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Sak
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The one Swifty pictured here would be out of a UK children's Christmas issue, circa 1989, which had a yellow Sterling and a green Vauxhall Cavalier, too. Next show I'm attending (who the heck knows when that'll be), I'm gonna try to find this one.

The common issue of this Saab 9000 was red metallic, but there was also a racing or rally livery, as well.
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JustDavid
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Very cool casting! I have this version as well as the silver.
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Sak
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I have the silver 900. I tried removing the tampo, but it simply would not come off, no matter what I did. So (we're talking late '90s here) I painted over it in Testor's silver. I'm mulling over a complete redo.
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Dean-o-mite
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I have 5 variations on the Saab, all with "Turbo" tampo on the doors.

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Two black Saabs, with interior variation:

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The fifth version, I do not have a pic of yet, but is a medium metallic blue color.

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Swifty
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I've never seen the black one, and I'm not sure if I've seen the blue one or not. Black looks nice on this casting!
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