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1974 Saab 99 LE
The 1974 Saab 99 LE that we found in Kentucky is affectonately known as Garfield, after the cartoon cat. The name stuck because of the color, the black stripe down one side (which will be replicated on the other) and the fact that it was originally owned by Jim Davis, the creator of the Garfield comic strip.
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Saab Sold! Jan 9, 2008
Saab is sold!
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A Christmas Drive Goes Bad Jan 3, 2008
Getting a jump start and tow home ends our Christmas Day drive in the country.
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Garfield Is Cool Again Nov 29, 2007
Garfield again hits the road.
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New Shoes for Garfield Oct 19, 2007
Our barnfind ‘74 Saab may be temporarily down, but that doesn’t mean we can’t treat it to new wheels and tires.
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We've Got Other Fish to Fry Oct 2, 2007
The ‘74 Saab’s road-going ways come to a temporary halt.
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Garfield on the Prowl Sep 21, 2007
It’s orange and on the move…
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Frankentank Sep 17, 2007
The Saab gets a new gas tank.
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Paintwork On a Survivor Sep 16, 2007
Our goal is to preserve as much of the original paint as possible. To that end, we’re touching up small sections rather than wholesale sanding.
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Garfield goes to Florida... Sep 13, 2007
And immediately gets a bath and physical inspection.
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Introducing Garfield Sep 10, 2007
This 1974 Saab 99 LE that we found in Kentucky is affectonately known as Garfield, after the cartoon cat. The name stuck because of the color, the black stripe down one side (which will be replicated on the other) and it has a connection to Jim Davis, the creator of the comic strip.
1974 Saab 99 LE Specs:
- Body type:
- Coupe
- Country of origin:
- Sweden
- 0-60 time:
- 11.9 seconds
- Displacement:
- 1985cc
- Stock Horsepower:
- 110 bhp
- Torque:
- 105 lb.-ft at 3000 rpm
- Engine configuration:
- Inline-4
- Transmission:
- 4-speed manual
- Drivetrain configuration:
- Front-wheel-drive
- Brakes:
- disc/disc
- Bolt Pattern:
- 4x114.3
- Body Width:
- 66.0 inches
- Curb Weight:
- 2500 pounds
- Wheelbase:
- 97.0 inches
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