What Happened with SAAB? Pt 1

What Happened with SAAB? Pt 1 - Past Gas

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The story of Saab is one of out-of-the-box thinking. This Swedish brand barely made it past its 70th birthday before it died, but the legacy it built throughout those decades made it something truly special. But what made Saab such a legend in all things detail-oriented and quirky? What were the most legendary and popular models, and what made them so fun-to-drive? And finally, why did the brand die out in the early 2010s? Today on Past Gas, part one of our two part story on Saab!
00:00 Intro
00:42 What Happened with SAAB? Pt 1
02:06 Liquid I.V.
02:34 Indeed
03:01 Living past 70
04:30 Host intros
05:08 Tattoo talk
08:31 Born from jets
16:18 Better Help
17:19 Post-war Saab
18:32 The Saab 92, 93, 95, 96
29:22 Liquid I.V.
30:24 Indeed
31:30 Swedes love their safety
32:18 The Saab 99
37:35 Saab owner stereotypes & marketing campaigns
47:03 Takeaways / Set up for Part 2
49:28 Listener mail / Outro
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In Memoriam: Gilles Peris y Saborit
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@RealStuntPanda 3 ай бұрын

I love Kristina's laugh, it's just such a happy laugh. I love hearing her in the background cracking up at the normal hosts and guests. And my suggestion for all of you: keep being you, you're awesome.

@iskisenna 3 ай бұрын

Nice to put a face on the laugh :D. And, a great first turn as a host.

@chigume 3 ай бұрын

Wishful thinking ik, but for April fools I was hoping the podcast would finally be about farts

@jizburg 3 ай бұрын

That would have been funny

@R3D_Lantern 3 ай бұрын

That'd be funny.

@R3D_Lantern 3 ай бұрын

It's about farts, it's not about cars.

@Tojoblindeye 3 ай бұрын

That would have been the best idea ever haha

@BriningRealEstate 3 ай бұрын

PAST GAS! PODCAST! IT’S ABOUT FARTS IT’S NOT ABOUT CARS!

@AngelicSpeed 3 ай бұрын

Kristina was hilarious and I enjoyed hearing her talk sooooooooo much! Please more Kristina, and please do the Volvo episode!!!!

@Delly001 3 ай бұрын

I had a 2001 Saab 9-3, brand new at the time. This thing saved my life after rolling down a boulder ditch at 70mph in Death Valley, Ca. The structural rigidity was incredible and side air bags went off without a hitch. Walked away with ZERO injuries. The car body was so intact and my body was held in place so well that no part of me even touched the airbags. Radio was still playing. Thank you, Saab.

@coryboone8025 3 ай бұрын

I believe evey bit of this accept your radio working, there's not a Saab with a working radio in the united states 😂😉

@Delly001 3 ай бұрын

@@coryboone8025 Fair enough. It was actually the CD player. Not the radio. LOL.

@Alex-ve1og 2 ай бұрын

@@coryboone8025Mine works, its got a GM head unit though so not made by Saab. I have had to replace the face plate twice because the aux cord keeps breaking

@jimmytorello7041 3 ай бұрын

Finally, the SAAB story we’ve been waiting for.

@JOTNARMK 3 ай бұрын

I have 6 saabs from a 450hp 9-5 wagon, to a 1969 96. Currently building a 1982 900 turbo widebody. It's awesome to see Donut do a podcast about one of my favorite brands. Thanks guys.

@jizburg 3 ай бұрын

As a swede i have to say that you guys have Trollhättan all figured out. All of you.

@R3D_Lantern 3 ай бұрын

My 2000 Saab 95 was probably my favorite car I've ever owned.

@nimrodmachine775 3 ай бұрын

Longitudinal means inline with the car, like a traditional front rear layout. Transverse is like a traditional front wheel drive layout.

@donschiffer7400 3 ай бұрын

I crashed an 87 Saab 900 at 60mph. Hit 3 deer and went into a spin.. walked away with massive bruises and nothing else..

@Syntaxerror322 3 ай бұрын

I really like joes artichoke tatoo, I have one too because i cooked for 16 years. I like seeing the face of the laugh we always hear off camera, I thought it was a sound effect for a long time, also Christine's YOLKED back. I like nolan because he reminds me of myself if i were doing a lot better in some areas of life and worse in others. Thanks for making the incredible thing that is past gas and donunt for a recovering chef who is now in school for mechanical engineering!

@Davidqzzz 3 ай бұрын

It’s always nice to see Christina on the pod, she has such a good personality!

@studioqueen4902 3 ай бұрын

I get to watch SAAB history on my lunch break? YESSS

@miyaki_miata8393 3 ай бұрын

When you're doing the cinematic intro with the introduction of the girl, I swear I thought that she was James for a second and I had to do a double take. It was funny like The camera transitions to her and then a sound effect plays and it's just hilarious

@imvivalamilo 3 ай бұрын

I believe that I wrote an email suggesting an episode on the history of the Volvo wagon and why it’s so iconic. If you do then you absolutely have to include the 850 wagon that raced in the BTCC!

@Saab-900 Ай бұрын

Looks kinda like a brick to me

@BayAreaMike99 2 ай бұрын

49:28 YOOOO ITS MEEEEE!😂😂😂😂😂😂

@chieftron 3 ай бұрын

I've owned 4 Saab 9-5's over the past 20 years. First one I had was a '99 9-5 and that saved my life in a car accident, so I've stuck with them since. I've had my last Saab which is a '06 9-5 Aero since '08 and has been my daily driver since then. With a few bolt-ons, and a tune, these make decent power as well. Hell of a sleeper car that flies under the radar.

@scatered1 3 ай бұрын

James need to bring this look to every podcast wtf

@BrandonAaskov 2 ай бұрын

Christina’s humor is right up my alley.

@jch00lig4n 3 ай бұрын

My 06 9-3 was one of my fav cars, and my first turbo car. Since then, I've never driven a NA car since.

@n54e82 3 ай бұрын

Been waiting for you guys to touch on Saab!

@bigswoop5143 3 ай бұрын

I've been waiting for this for soooo long! From a lifetime Saab fan 🙌

@giorap2625 3 ай бұрын

Nice ep guys, was able to bang out some hw earlier listening to this. Thanks.

@khalidkojo6673 3 ай бұрын

Background laugh lady on screen for the W

@ManuelMonster19 2 ай бұрын

Having Kristina on the pod was fun. Her laugh in the background of other episodes is hilarious.

@gasautomotive 2 ай бұрын

She is a keeper we want more of her.

@dth2brny121 3 ай бұрын

Saab. Nice! A little more history here I gotta add...Seeing that one of the founders of Saab started SKF, in a way SKF sorta led to the founding of Volvo as well, as Volvo founders Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson were employed at SKF.

@BoaRDDuDE630 3 ай бұрын

Love that this is 2 parts because you know you always need 2 saabs when you buy one

@yo_boi_john4471 3 ай бұрын

I have always loved Sweden for their automotive and aviation companies.

@esaedvik 2 ай бұрын

When I went from a broken BMW E34 to a 3rd gen Firebird, I used to have Saab's as winter cars as winter is 6 months long here and I had my car in storage. Hard to find a car more comfy than a Saab 9000, I had four. One absolutely mint 9000 turbo I'd only driven like 200 miles, my ex drove through an electric pole sideways (black ice), right on the A-pillar, so again, I had to get another one. Everyone in the car was safe though, something of a plus for Saab's as well. I'd still really like to buy a 9-5 running E85 or converted to electric.

@jrmotorsports5532 3 ай бұрын

Great story, looking forward to next week. It is a shame that this brand did not survive.

@philliphuffman3295 3 ай бұрын

Please do a history of Volvo episode. Or a 240 specific episode, too good to stop making!! Love rwd Volvos! Please teach me of their past! Keep it up. Thanks

@MarinusDamm Ай бұрын

The Flying Pickle (a 1959 SAAB 93) is the current Bonneville record holder in Blown Fuel Altered-1500cc. 207.153mph

@Tweek023 3 ай бұрын

My dad always said he would buy two cars: a 9-3 saab turbo or an Mr2 spyder. He's quite a character. Thanks for all you guys do.

@Tweek023 3 ай бұрын

Also, Nolan should get his rusty plymouth tattooed on himself

@PlayersIsland 3 ай бұрын

What's up Gassers?! Joe, I'm glad you made it past 2018 😂 We wouldn't have ever heard of the term "keep it juiced" 😅. Christina, a.k.a. little sexy frog 🐸, super cool to have you step in for the very missed "Pumphrey 502" creator. P.s. rock on, alkaline trio is awesome, respect to you in that! Nolan...it's time for a tattoo my dude, James has the Dodge logo, maybe it's time to get the ole' "Blue Oval" on you somewhere for the Mustang, or at least a Donut tattoo man, make it forever official, but for reals thanks for slaughtering other languages 😂 and for all the secret science lessons in your videos. I'll be a Donut follower for life. You guys and your videos and all your awesome takes on cars, along with the jokes, and messing around has actually helped me to get through a tough time in my life, and I will be forever grateful to you for that! Let's keep Donut going forever! P.s. go on tour and swing through Utah, you could do a meet at Utah motorsports campus, yeah that's right, UTAH has a cool racetrack! 😂 Thanks for all the media, DONUT FOR LIFE!!!💪🤘🏎💨🏁

@toddalford1652 2 ай бұрын

I'm sure it's already been addressed by a number of others, but you were driving me crazy with the consistently incorrect of longitudinal engines. There is longitudinal (or north-south orientation) and there is transverse (or east-west orientation). The majority of rear wheel drive cars are longitudinal as that puts the output of the crank facing the rear of the car and naturally feeds into the transmission and drives haft out to the rear differential and axles. The majority of front wheel drive cars are use a transverse mounted engines with a transaxle (rather than a transmission) mounted most often on the driver side that feeds power to half shafts/CV axles.

@lilliancalhoun910 2 ай бұрын

Me with my 9-3 hearing you say 93 instead is like nails on a chalk board. Other than that, loveeee the saab appreciation🤍🤍 great episode!

@rosetheblackcat 3 ай бұрын

Babe, wake up new past gas just dropped

@scottfisher7254 3 ай бұрын

Hell yea!! My grandpa's 90 and still Flys his airplane has to renew his pilots license every year

@JacksonSurette 3 ай бұрын

My first car that I’m rebuilding is a Saab so I am so hypeddddd

@bortforts 3 ай бұрын

My first car was a 99’ 9-3 with a convertible roof that wouldn’t close all the way. Holy hell do I miss that thing. An unbelievable joy to drive. Every car should come with a “night panel” feature

@craigrowe7153 3 ай бұрын

Nice, the 95 Wagon looks cool.

@R3D_Lantern 3 ай бұрын

You gotta love having the key in the center console by the shifter. Only Saab could have pulled that off.

@nzxt1234 2 ай бұрын

Love the video But did miss out on you saying anything about the SAAB v4 motors that had v4 ! And also dint mention any of the small sports cars the Saab sonetts!!! :). Please do a Donut saab project car some day ! a 99 or 900 turbo or someting! :) donut rally saab maybe ? Also Jay leno LOVES SAABS

@nordicjourneys 3 ай бұрын

As an american born guy who lives in sweden now and owned a saab and volvo as a teen in new jersey with abs on my back. Do volvo also. It makes me feel loved hahaha. I also have a volvo now, though owning the swedish cars in highschool was not because I loved the country it was just a coincidence

@Big_Chunks 2 ай бұрын

I have a black 89’ 900 turbo convertible as my project car - super fun car and easy to work on.

@cynthiabushell166 Ай бұрын

the 59 Saab 93 set a new H/ Blown Fuel Altered record of 207.153 at Speedweek in 2018. Best pass was 209 and change

@TheDuckling1986 3 ай бұрын

omg i love the new James. like, actually in love

@Dead-Dog-Rising 3 ай бұрын

My 1st car was a 1984 silver Saab 900 S Turbo. Brought over from Europe I was given it In 1995. My parents owned it since it was new

@dirtystockcardriver 3 ай бұрын

EPISODE SUGGESTION Dick Trickle. This man was an absolute short track legend, and there will never be anybody else older to be Nascar Cup Series ROTY. He's definitely Past Gas worthy.

@Sheaj2000 2 ай бұрын

I feel like Kristina makes the best replacement for James/Joe bc she has such a funny and relaxed personality lmao

@Krauser1226 3 ай бұрын

I've never had the chance to drive a Saab, but always wanted to see what they were like. Super interesting cars for sure.

@joeschmoe5009 2 ай бұрын

Nolan, there was at least 1 swdish fighter jet during ww2, the FFVS J 22

@dillonsowards1794 2 ай бұрын

Is the Stig from top gear named after said rally driver mentioned here 🤔

@mikev1759 3 ай бұрын

What about the corvair turbo?

@chrisrasco 3 ай бұрын

Christina is a nice addition, keep her on a camera when JP comes back

@petezee6645 3 ай бұрын

Volvo podcast please! That T5 rally car was weird and cool. The P1800 is 😚

@K_Swap_The_World_69 3 ай бұрын

What's Up Wink Wink Nation! 💯💪🏽💯

@carlosvejar3938 3 ай бұрын

Christine is awesome! Volvo episode would be nice

@jizburg 3 ай бұрын

Hell yea.

@JRKudlick77 3 ай бұрын

I love Saab.

@Carvania 3 ай бұрын

Also the 80s Troll horror movie was my first troll thought.

@DISCO__COWS 3 ай бұрын

Nolan should get a Dodge tattoo in the same spot as James

@notDippy 3 ай бұрын

Good morning Donut podcast admin

@user-qq5fj3xz1o 2 ай бұрын

I used to own a 9-5 2001 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel. Man I miss that car

@dekabwerks 2 ай бұрын

Such an awesome car company

@ButtSauceversion1 2 ай бұрын

I like Nolan's sparkling eyes, Joe's beautiful smile, and Kristina's infections laughing. Now you have to make the Volvo episode.

@joeschmoe5009 2 ай бұрын

I always put in a cooter mint before i go down 😂

@dustmart84 3 ай бұрын

Yo I had weird green Saab. Great car for sure. Im down for a SAAB comeback, I'm pretty sure GM has the rights.

@mrhankbotful 3 ай бұрын

Tramp stamp tattoo that says "It's not about Farts"

@K_Swap_The_World_69 3 ай бұрын

Here's The Question I Have, Whenever it says Past Gas With The Cars On The Front, The Mercedes-Benz 190 Evo 2 DTM, Why Is One Headlight Yellow And The Other One Is Clear?🤔 I Have Been Wondering That... And Christine THATS Who Was Behind The Scenes. All I Needed Was James To Be Sick! 😅 💯💪🏽💯

@Goldieridesbike 3 ай бұрын

Dudes (and this is for the dudes), I am almost angry at you for having kept Christin away from us all this time. She rips and she's got the PERFECT energy for the show. I guess it showed all this time through her story editing, but anyway... She is just lovely. PS: More women in Donut! In general, everywhere, mooooooooooore of 'em, keep 'em coming!

@blacksmokerise 3 ай бұрын

Still watching but why are the plants animated in the Better Help ad? Seems like they know something. *chomps on lettuce to show who's boss just in case* /s 😂

@kalasanty433 3 ай бұрын

No mention of the 9000?!

@C_ia_R 3 ай бұрын

Gump Mindset

@TheDuckling1986 3 ай бұрын

VAJAYJAY across his forehead sounds like a wicked tat

@Dud3itsj3ff 3 ай бұрын

Can Kristina be a permanent 4th member? She was a good addition ngl 😂

@brentgrabowski 3 ай бұрын

I’m a dentist and I’m all about being “architects of the mouth”

@iCrilleSwe 3 ай бұрын

If Darth Vader had designed a car, UrSaaben would be it. 😊

@eurosonly 3 ай бұрын

I like new James. Can we keep her?

@85priesty 2 ай бұрын

Organise Nolan to have have Pony tattoo, but then...someone at Donut bribe the artist to do a Donkey...😉

@Jok3rz21 3 ай бұрын

Nolan should get a tattoo of James Pumphrey’s

@JanelleRae 3 ай бұрын

James looks gorgeous here

@ThunderHitsHard 2 ай бұрын

Clenly lol keep on😂

@joshfine8941 3 ай бұрын

I vote to keep the sexy frog on the pod cast

@masoniain 3 ай бұрын

I'm just 5 min in and I already love Christina's energy. ❤

@joeschmoe5009 2 ай бұрын

Volvo! But if its not a Saabaru, i dont want it! 😂 Also, please keep Christina on, and the other guy off, its much more enjoyable

@Carvania 3 ай бұрын

Nolan's first tattoo should be the big three logo the one with everyone's face on it. Lol. If you hie me( Ryan Adams) ill do it . On air even.

@The134mec 3 ай бұрын

dear thy donut crew. what character would you be on thy big lez show thy nolan has the best smile, thy joe has the best food tattoo, and thy editor love thy bubbly personallity