Carlisle Import Nationals 2026

Above: 1967 Saab 96

A beautiful example of a mid '60s 96, finished in a lovely shade of green.

Above: Vintage Saabs

1960 93B rally car and 1961 96.

Above: A Pair of 2010 9-3Xs

There were less 9-3Xs at Carlisle than there were at my Saab specialist's shop!

Above: 1980 Saab 96 V4 Super

The last year of production for the 96 was 1980. Yes, 1980. Saab stopped selling this rather obselete design in the US around 1974, but continued selling them in Europe until 1980. This example is an import, finished in Acacia Green.

Above: 1979 Saab 99 GL

This 1979 99 is a very well preserved example. '79 marked the second to last year the 99 would be sold in the US, as Saab wanted to focus sales on the 900, which also debuted for 1979. The 99 was only available as a coupe/notch back, and only with the GL trim. The EMS, Turbo, and GLE trims were promoted to the 900. However, in Europe, the 99 Turbo was available until 1980.

Above: Unique 900 Turbo Convertibles

A Monte Carlo Yellow and a red 1986 flatnose are a pair of rare cars!

Above: Saab 900s in Various Forms

Above: 1986 Flatnose Convertibles!

One year only with this body style. Get them while they last!

Above: 1986 Saab 900 Turbo

She may not be the prettiest in the lot, but she's still here.

Above: 1987 Saab 90

Purely a Frankenstein of a Saab. While some consider the 900 to be the successor to the Saab 99 starting in 1979, Europe might say otherwise. The Saab 99 ended sales in the U.S. market in 1980, one year after the 900 was launched. However, demand for the 99 continued, and the model was produced for the European market until 1984.

At this point, the 99 had been in production for 15 years, and the stamps for the body panels had been worn out. Additionally, Saab was looking to smooth their model lineup out, with their new 9000 and 900. With demand for a small affordable car from Saab still high, there was no point to kill the 99 off. They simply developed it, resulting in the 90.

Above: 1980 Saab 900 Turbo 

This is a 900 Turbo 5-door hatchback. While widely available throughout its production in the EU market, the 5 door 900 was only sold in the US until early 1980. These were mostly sold in 1979, but few made them into 1980 sales. This example is finished in Aquamarine Blue, one of Saab's best colors. 

Above: 1992 Saab 900 Turbo

A flatnose conversion, the result of an accident.

Above: 1984 Trabant 601-S

All hail the greatest car of East Germany and the Cold War.

Above: 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ

Possibly the most bizarre looking car at the show. These were only produced between 1989 and '91.

Above: 1994 Subaru SVX

Pure '90s awesomeness. What a fascinating looking vehicle.

Above: 1964 Volvo 122 Amazon

This has a Volvo 16 valve head from a 740 inside of it. Some might say it's cool, but Jim says otherwise!