{"id":874,"date":"2025-08-07T11:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T09:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saabscania.puzzlepertutti.it\/?page_id=874"},"modified":"2025-09-12T22:46:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T20:46:32","slug":"press-release","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saabscania.puzzlepertutti.it\/en\/press-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Release"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"874\" class=\"elementor elementor-874\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55532aa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"55532aa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f06423d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f06423d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"198\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1095 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/saabscania.puzzlepertutti.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Immagine-WhatsApp-2025-09-05-ore-19.02.07_99c2cf68-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saabscania.puzzlepertutti.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Immagine-WhatsApp-2025-09-05-ore-19.02.07_99c2cf68-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/saabscania.puzzlepertutti.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Immagine-WhatsApp-2025-09-05-ore-19.02.07_99c2cf68-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/saabscania.puzzlepertutti.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Immagine-WhatsApp-2025-09-05-ore-19.02.07_99c2cf68.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h1><h1 data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"198\">Press release n. 1 Aug. 28th. 2025<\/h1><p data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"198\"><strong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"198\">The Griffin Has Returned. Introducing the Saab Scania Club Italia.<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"381\">We are pleased to inform you that the <strong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"265\">Saab Scania Club Italia<\/strong>, the Historical Registry of the Swedish brand, has now completed its preparations and is officially up and running.<\/p><p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"617\">We aim to <strong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"432\">celebrate the legacy of Saab Scania<\/strong>, a company that built airplanes, automobiles, computers, hydrofoils, hovercrafts, missiles, satellites, buses, tractors, and trucks \u2014 reaching the pinnacle of its success in the 1980s.<\/p><p data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"937\">Our goal is to <strong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"689\">bring together enthusiasts of the Saab Scania brand<\/strong>, creating opportunities to meet at events and activities we organize, and to enjoy being part of a cohesive group of friends. The Club will be a place of relaxation and enjoyment, enhanced by that unique bond formed through our wonderful vehicles.<\/p><p data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1050\">We want to <strong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"967\">fill the void<\/strong> left in the world of classic vehicles by the prestigious creations of Saab Scania.<\/p><p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1373\">Saab Scania was much more than cars, and we therefore want to <strong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1208\">promote, safeguard, and enhance the knowledge of the entire Saab Scania Group\u2019s production<\/strong>, while seeking to understand the context and culture in which Saab Scania was born and developed in Sweden, and its contribution to the country\u2019s industrial growth.<\/p><p data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1476\">The <strong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1406\">Saab Scania Club Italia<\/strong>, reflecting the structure of the original Swedish industry, includes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1637\"><li data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1506\"><p data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1506\">A <strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1506\">Historic Car Register<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1588\"><p data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1588\">An <strong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1537\">Aeronautical Register<\/strong>, featuring a historic 1954 Saab Safir 91C aircraft<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1637\"><p data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1637\">A <strong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1637\">Register for Trucks, Buses, and Tractors<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1818\">We will also be active in <strong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1685\">Historic Rallies<\/strong> for interested members. These activities have been entrusted to Vice President <strong data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1781\">Dino Vicario<\/strong>, a well-known historic rally driver.<\/p><p data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"2205\">On <strong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1844\">August 27th, 2025<\/strong>, to celebrate our official launch, we gathered in <strong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1914\">Carzago Riviera<\/strong> (see attached photos) several member-owned cars from the Register, alongside a <strong data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2019\">1979 Scania 141 truck<\/strong> and their ideal predecessor, the <strong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2080\">Saab Safir 91C aircraft<\/strong>. This is particularly meaningful as Saab&#8217;s first automobile project was numbered 92 \u2014 following directly after the Safir 91.<\/p><p data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2539\">We seek to highlight a brand that stood out for producing \u2014 in its time \u2014 <strong data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2355\">modern, innovative, prestigious, and technologically advanced vehicles<\/strong>. We aim to underscore the unique technical choices made by Saab Scania, while bringing together enthusiasts who own and identify with the values of the traditional Saab customer base.<\/p><p data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2964\"><strong data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2563\">Italy\u2019s art cities<\/strong> will serve as the perfect backdrop for the <strong data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2652\">International Elegance Cup \u201cSixten Sason\u201d<\/strong>, established by the Register. Its debut will take place on <strong data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2732\">June 19\u201320, 2026<\/strong> in the stunning surroundings of <strong data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2799\">Lake Garda, Mantua, and Verona<\/strong>, with the start line at a private airstrip in the presence of the Saab Safir 91C. This will mark our <strong data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2932\">1st International Gathering<\/strong>, open to Saab aircraft as well.<\/p><p data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3125\">The Club aspires to <strong data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3021\">give an international dimension<\/strong> to our events, welcoming foreign vehicles and also participating in major events held by foreign clubs.<\/p><p data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3337\">The presence of representatives from the <strong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3239\">USA, Sweden, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Germany, and the UK<\/strong> in our board as Guest Advisors and Ambassadors reflects the <strong data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3324\">international spirit<\/strong> of the Club.<\/p><p data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3577\">As for the car register, the following models are admitted:<br \/><strong data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3501\">92, 93, GT750, 94 Sonett I, 95, 96, Formula Junior, 97 Sonett II &amp; III, 99, 900, 600, 90, and 9000<\/strong>, as well as other vehicles <strong data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3576\">designed and\/or built between 1947 and 1989<\/strong>.<\/p><ul data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3798\"><li data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3660\"><p data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3660\">The <strong data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3610\">Aeronautical Registry<\/strong> is managed by Vice President <strong data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3659\">Giovanni Marchi<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3798\"><p data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3798\">The <strong data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3693\">Truck and Bus Registry<\/strong> is led by Vice President <strong data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3738\">Massimo Condolo<\/strong>, a well-known journalist and respected expert in the field.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3936\">The iconic \u2014 and revolutionary for its time \u2014 <strong data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3863\">Saab 99 Turbo<\/strong> is the central car from which our Register&#8217;s automotive journey unfolds:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3937\" data-end=\"4054\"><li data-start=\"3937\" data-end=\"3998\"><p data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3998\"><strong data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3959\">Looking backward<\/strong>: from the <strong data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"3984\">Sonett III<\/strong> to the <strong data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"3998\">92<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4054\"><p data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4054\"><strong data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4020\">Looking forward<\/strong>: from the <strong data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4038\">900<\/strong> to the <strong data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4054\">9000<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4210\">Not by chance, the motto of our Register is inspired by a phrase well known among Saab 99 Turbo enthusiasts:<br data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4167\" \/><strong data-start=\"4167\" data-end=\"4210\">&#8220;Not for everyone. Essential for many.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4212\" data-end=\"4453\">The <strong data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4271\">restoration, preservation, or faithful reproduction<\/strong> of the vehicles&#8217; original features is one of the primary goals of the Saab Scania Club Italia. We align ourselves with national and international bodies that share these principles.<\/p><p data-start=\"4455\" data-end=\"4681\">We aim to <strong data-start=\"4465\" data-end=\"4546\">catalog all Saab Scania vehicles, aircraft, trucks, buses, and other machines<\/strong> currently in Italy by creating dedicated model-specific registers, many of which are already active and managed by individual members.<\/p><p data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4845\">We are open to the <strong data-start=\"4702\" data-end=\"4744\">contributions of each and every member<\/strong> \u2014 and we hope many of you will join \u2014 to share in our goals and bring forward your ideas and energy.<\/p><p data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"5170\">We have also created a <strong data-start=\"4870\" data-end=\"4881\">library<\/strong> gathering everything written about Saab Scania, and we are happy to make it <strong data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"4989\">freely available to members<\/strong>, translated into Italian, alongside more technical literature (manuals, instruction booklets, etc.), not to mention the many <strong data-start=\"5115\" data-end=\"5124\">films<\/strong> in which Saab vehicles played starring roles.<\/p><p data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5347\">Club-branded <strong data-start=\"5185\" data-end=\"5204\">custom clothing<\/strong> is also available directly from our supplier, based on agreed specifications and <strong data-start=\"5286\" data-end=\"5302\">at no profit<\/strong> to the Club (thus no extra cost to members).<\/p><p data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5520\">We also want to make a <strong data-start=\"5372\" data-end=\"5389\">social impact<\/strong>, dedicating time and effort to <strong data-start=\"5421\" data-end=\"5447\">charitable initiatives<\/strong>, where we and our vehicles can contribute to helping the less fortunate.<\/p><p data-start=\"5522\" data-end=\"5685\">The Club is born out of <strong data-start=\"5546\" data-end=\"5582\">people\u2019s passion for their cars.<\/strong><br data-start=\"5582\" data-end=\"5585\" \/>Our guiding principle is:<br data-start=\"5610\" data-end=\"5613\" \/><strong data-start=\"5613\" data-end=\"5651\">\u201cFirst the people, then the cars.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"5651\" data-end=\"5654\" \/>This reflects who we truly are.<\/p><p data-start=\"5687\" data-end=\"5878\">We hope Saab Scania enthusiasts will join our Historic Register in large numbers.<br data-start=\"5768\" data-end=\"5771\" \/>You can reach us at <strong data-start=\"5791\" data-end=\"5813\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5793\" data-end=\"5811\">club@saabscania.it<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release n. 1 Aug. 28th. 2025 The Griffin Has Returned. Introducing the Saab Scania Club Italia. We are pleased to inform you that the Saab Scania Club Italia, the Historical Registry of the Swedish brand, has now completed its preparations and is officially up and running. 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