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Cast your mind back to 2020-21 and lockdown. With unprecedented time on my hands, I became keen to pursue something that I had put off for a while. I had seen mentions in various books and magazine articles of British involvement in the creation of the Saab 900 T16S and I wanted to know more. Now, on the car's 40th anniversary, it's time to tell the full story.

This has been a passion project for me, and I’m delighted to offer the fruits of my labour in this hardback book. Part photo album, part story, and part reference book and packed with high-quality photographs, both period and contemporary, previously unseen designer sketches, restored magazine road tests, and, of course, the full story from concept to launch. After the design and prototypes, the book concentrates on the car's challenging launch and life in the UK and also features all the colour and trim options available. Covering the initial flat front model, facelift, saloon, and convertible, but does not cover the Carlsson and Ruby; after all, it’s the body kit that makes a T16S and these two don’t use it. Self-publishing is costly and necessary for such a niche book - and you can’t get more niche than a book about a specific trim level! As such, print on demand is the only way to distribute it and that means a couple of weeks delay as your book gets printed, bound and shipped to you. I hope you'll find that it's worth the wait and looks like something Saab themselves might have created. For T16S owners, past and present, Saab enthusiasts, or indeed anyone who wants to know more, this book provides a unique insight into the 900 T16S with all the relevant information in one beautifully designed, colourful and glossy place. As an owner myself, I believe the 900 T16S was a true icon. Now you too will find out how special and iconic the car actually is.

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With the original glossy limited edition big coffee table book (305mm x 305mm) now out of print, production has moved to a smaller, less expensive version. This matt laminated 210mm square version is available as print on demand - so no waiting for preorders. Due to the nature of print on demand, please allow a couple of weeks before your book is despatched. Why this book can't compete with the sheer scale of the original version, it does have a couple of extra pages bringing the T16S story right up to date.

Digitally offset printed using HP Indigo 7600.

Hardback with matt lamination.
Inside pages 130gsm satin.
Page size: 210 x 210mm.
64 pages plus cover. 8000+ words.

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