My mom sent me a pic of this earlier

"JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!" (jqj213) 05/09/2014 at 18:01 • Filed to: Saab, Swedish, convertible

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and it is beautiful! Anyone know year? Aftermarket body kit? I love it!

blendermassacre86 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/09/2014 at 18:06

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DAT FRONT WHEELARCH

offroadkarter > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/09/2014 at 18:07

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thats not an aero is it?

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > offroadkarter 05/09/2014 at 18:10

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its bothering me because I honestly can't tell. The rims make me think so, but I think it is wearing some aftermarket body kit...

Nibbles > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/09/2014 at 18:13

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1987-1994 900 Convertible. Body kit looks to be OEM Carlsson, though it may be the VIP knockoff. No way to tell except the fog housings are shaped differently and the rear bumper has mesh in it. Can't see from this side. Wheel arches, if chrome, aftermarket. If body color painted plastic, possibly OEM Carlsson. Side skirts are OEM SPG/Aero, also standard on Carlsson. I don't think any Carlson 'verts were ever made, though I could be wrong.

More info: Judging by the 9000 wheels, it's a 1988-1994. If this is in America, it's either an aftermarket kit or someone paid good cash to have the Carlsson parts shipped over.

Nibbles > Nibbles 05/09/2014 at 18:15

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After scrutinizing the pics, those almost have to be Carlsson parts.

Nibbles > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/09/2014 at 18:16

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Is this car in America?

Garrett Davis > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/09/2014 at 18:42

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There's no way this is stock. Right?

Nibbles > Garrett Davis 05/09/2014 at 18:51

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That bumper edge? That's the only thing that is pointing me to the VIP body kit. From the side, they look nearly identical to the OEM Carlsson parts.

Garrett Davis > Nibbles 05/09/2014 at 19:06

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From looking at these, the front wheel arch ends where it meets the bumper, but on the one above it looks like the bumper is supposed to cover it up, but is misaligned. Also, it could just be the angle and lighting, but the curve below the bumper area and where it comes down looks to be more pronounced on the cars here than the one in the OP.

Not sure...

duurtlang > Nibbles 05/09/2014 at 19:06

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Look at that second vehicle in the picture. It's most definitely in North America. Given that the picture was taking recently and I imagine Canada still being a glacier this time a year it must be taken in the US.

Nibbles > Garrett Davis 05/09/2014 at 19:08

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Well if it is the VIP Carlsson knockoff, that seals the deal for me - will not purchase.

Nibbles > duurtlang 05/09/2014 at 19:08

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I was not at all paying attention to the other vehicle in the picture ;)

AthomSfere > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/09/2014 at 19:30

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Agreed, something looks a little wrong up front.

reverberocket is nipping the apex..and gently blowing in it's ear. > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/09/2014 at 20:03

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Many of the OG 900 'verts in Monte Carlo Yellow had kits, but not as extreme.

AthomSfere > Nibbles 05/09/2014 at 20:59

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I believe the OP is American (Floridian even...?).

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Nibbles 05/09/2014 at 21:35

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It was down in Florida and mom said normal florida plates on it.

That is so cool. Never knew it would be rare. It was all body painted, no chrome

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > AthomSfere 05/09/2014 at 21:36

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yes! Florida! Cool you remember!

And the front was confusing me the most, it looks so unique but awesome

Nibbles > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/09/2014 at 21:57

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W

Well here's the thing: Only 600 Carlssons were made 1991-1993, none of them verts. All EU market. The fitment of the front bumper says it's probably not OEM part. So, this is a tastefully modified 88-94 vert using a mix of OEM and aftermarket parts. Someone knows their shit, that is for sure!

If it is the VIP kit, they did it right by using SPG skirts instead of the ugly skirts from the kit.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Nibbles 05/09/2014 at 22:07

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Wow! I wish I was there so I could flag down the owner! I usually do not like mods, but this one just works.

I love that he is using it too. The driver seat is folded, so someone was most likely back there!

Ive always loved Saabs since my dad had a 92 900S convertible in green!

Nibbles > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/09/2014 at 22:21

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I love em too! I'll be chronicling the restoration of my 1987 900 SPG, keep an eye out for the articles!

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Nibbles 05/09/2014 at 22:27

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You have no idea how jealous I was when I heard you got that!

Kudos for being ballsy enough to tackle the work yourself!

Nibbles > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/09/2014 at 22:34

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Lol thanks! I've found out why more people with Ph.D.s drive Saabs: It takes an advanced degree to work on the things ;)