Machinery My neighbor's pride and joy....

My neighbor's pride and joy.... · **1 Like**

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GeoJerry · 07-17-2012, 03:31 PM

Nice idea (as a former Saab owner)! That orange really screams out at you. I like it!
I'd suggest though cropping a bit on the right and maybe bottom as well?

**RobA_Oz** · 07-17-2012, 03:38 PM

Ah, the 99, if I'm not mistaken.

I can still bring to mind pictures of Erik Carlson "yumping" his rally 99 over humpback bridges. So long ago, but those rear lines are timeless, not to mention highly aerodynamic!

deaning · 07-17-2012, 04:58 PM

Like it, yes the orange jumps out nicely at you.

**RichardS** · 07-17-2012, 05:55 PM

It can be restored

Richard.

SpecialK · 07-17-2012, 06:06 PM

I believe Saab calls that color "yellow".

redrockcoulee · 07-17-2012, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Ah, the 99, if I'm not mistaken.

I can still bring to mind pictures of Erik Carlson "yumping" his rally 99 over humpback bridges. So long ago, but those rear lines are timeless, not to mention highly aerodynamic!

I think you mean 96. 99s at least the hatchbacks look almost identical to the 900s. I have used parts from one onto the other,

Looks like it would be very nice some day

**RobA_Oz** · 07-18-2012, 03:24 AM

Originally posted by redrockcoulee

I think you mean 96. 99s at least the hatchbacks look almost identical to the 900s. I have used parts from one onto the other,

Looks like it would be very nice some day

It turns out I was wrong on two counts, or at least I was thinking of the 93 (I do go back a bit) so my subsequent check reveals, which was the forerunner to the 96. Anyway, it seems the car in the post was a 96. I really should read up more on the old models.

Regardless of all that, it's a nice idea and clearly a picture that evokes an emotion or two, which must mean it's art! Thanks to the OP for sharing.

JFN · 07-18-2012, 03:37 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

I believe Saab calls that color "yellow".

Saab 95/96 Topaz yellow (color code Y12).

sam-joseph · 07-18-2012, 04:16 AM

Whatever colour it is, it looks good enough to take into town, today.
Nice job. I thought it was a colour pop, then I saw some subtle red splashes on car components in the shed.

Regards

JFN · 07-18-2012, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by sam-joseph

Whatever colour it is, it looks good enough to take into town, today.
Nice job. I thought it was a colour pop, then I saw some subtle red splashes on car components in the shed.

Regards

Looks like the cylinder head cover, sitting on a saab 9000 series engine....

**Sailor** · 07-18-2012, 06:04 AM

Wow - cool treatment. I dig car pics, and this one is unusual and very enjoyable.

Jer

**Sailor** · 07-18-2012, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by RichardS

It can be restored

Richard.

Hey, buddy - I knew you'd like this one.

Jer

**RichardS** · 07-18-2012, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Hey, buddy - I knew you'd like this one.

Jer

I'm nothing if not predictable

Richard.

magkelly · 07-18-2012, 09:57 PM

I don't dig yellow on cars. But that's a nice looking thing. I'd drive it. Might paint it first, but I'd drive it.

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07-17-2012, 03:31 PM	#2
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Nice idea (as a former Saab owner)! That orange really screams out at you. I like it! I'd suggest though cropping a bit on the right and maybe bottom as well?

07-17-2012, 03:38 PM	#3
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Ah, the 99, if I'm not mistaken. I can still bring to mind pictures of Erik Carlson "yumping" his rally 99 over humpback bridges. So long ago, but those rear lines are timeless, not to mention highly aerodynamic!

07-17-2012, 04:58 PM	#4
deaning Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 737	Like it, yes the orange jumps out nicely at you.

07-17-2012, 05:55 PM	#5
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	It can be restored Richard.

07-17-2012, 06:06 PM	#6
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	I believe Saab calls that color "yellow".

07-17-2012, 06:27 PM	#7
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Ah, the 99, if I'm not mistaken. I can still bring to mind pictures of Erik Carlson "yumping" his rally 99 over humpback bridges. So long ago, but those rear lines are timeless, not to mention highly aerodynamic! I think you mean 96. 99s at least the hatchbacks look almost identical to the 900s. I have used parts from one onto the other, Looks like it would be very nice some day

07-18-2012, 03:24 AM	#8
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by redrockcoulee I think you mean 96. 99s at least the hatchbacks look almost identical to the 900s. I have used parts from one onto the other, Looks like it would be very nice some day It turns out I was wrong on two counts, or at least I was thinking of the 93 (I do go back a bit) so my subsequent check reveals, which was the forerunner to the 96. Anyway, it seems the car in the post was a 96. I really should read up more on the old models. Regardless of all that, it's a nice idea and clearly a picture that evokes an emotion or two, which must mean it's art! Thanks to the OP for sharing.

07-18-2012, 03:37 AM	#9
JFN Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Golfe du Lion Photos: Gallery Posts: 362	Originally posted by SpecialK I believe Saab calls that color "yellow". Saab 95/96 Topaz yellow (color code Y12).

07-18-2012, 04:16 AM	#10
sam-joseph Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,086	Whatever colour it is, it looks good enough to take into town, today. Nice job. I thought it was a colour pop, then I saw some subtle red splashes on car components in the shed. Regards

07-18-2012, 04:53 AM	#11
JFN Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Golfe du Lion Photos: Gallery Posts: 362	Originally posted by sam-joseph Whatever colour it is, it looks good enough to take into town, today. Nice job. I thought it was a colour pop, then I saw some subtle red splashes on car components in the shed. Regards Looks like the cylinder head cover, sitting on a saab 9000 series engine....

07-18-2012, 06:04 AM	#12
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Wow - cool treatment. I dig car pics, and this one is unusual and very enjoyable. Jer

07-18-2012, 06:05 AM	#13
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Originally posted by RichardS It can be restored Richard. Hey, buddy - I knew you'd like this one. Jer

07-18-2012, 09:17 PM	#14
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Originally posted by Sailor Hey, buddy - I knew you'd like this one. Jer I'm nothing if not predictable Richard.

07-18-2012, 09:57 PM	#15
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	I don't dig yellow on cars. But that's a nice looking thing. I'd drive it. Might paint it first, but I'd drive it.