A few weeks ago, Saab’s main home in Trollhattan, Sweden was forced to dispose of more than just a few cars. While many 2011 and 2012 models were sent off to the crusher, the assembly plant had an even more difficult decision to make. Connected to the manufacturing floor, Saab’s museum has been filled with more than 100 historic Saab vehicles that for a while, had no place to live thus leaving them up for adoption. Due to the brand’s bankruptcy, they no longer had the ability to afford all but one: a 9-5 Estate. When Saab’s receivers put the collection up for sale, it turns out that sentiment ruled all as the town of Trollhattan put up the cash to keep the history local.
According to Autocar, Saab AB and The Wallenberg Foundation helped the brand’s home town purchase all 120 museum vehicles. The sale was done outright and cost $4.05 million. This news should put the hearts of Saab fans around the world at ease as the receivers made mention that they were willing to break up the collection for a faster sale. It also means that the vehicles, including the very first Saab ever, the Ur-Saab, will stay right where they are. Now if only someone would follow suit and purchase Saab themselves, the iconic Swedish automaker might live to see another day.
Source: Autocar via Autoblog.com
