SAAB LOGOS A History

The original 1947 PrototypeThe source of the design is questionably from Audi.

Early Production

This basic design was used from 1949 on the

production 92 and 93 models.

This is from a 1959 model 93B.

Model 96In 1962, the new Model 96

was introduced, along with a new logo.

This design was used through 1968, on both the Bullnose, shown here, and the Longnose introduced in

1965.

Late Longnose 96and 99

This logo was introduced in 1969 on the new Model 99 and the redesigned grill on

the 96.

Vabis & Scania Producers of busses and trucks

Vabis was created in1891, Scania started

in 1900.

MergersScania-Vabis

1911SAAB Automobile & Scania-Vabis

1969

From 1973 and still used today.

Introduced in 1984

… and dissolution 1995

Scania removed …still in use

New Scania design

General Motors bought a 50% interest in Saab-Scania in 1990 and bought the other 50% of Saab in 2000.

New Beginnings in 2010Purchase by Spyker

The original Spijker company began as a coachbuilder in

1880.In 1898, they built the “Golden

Coach” still used by the Dutch Royal family for state

occasions.In 1903, the company name was

changed to Spyker and they continued building

automobiles, aircraft and engines until 1920.

A few early examples from Spyker

Circa 1907note the scripts on the

radiators

New Spyker Logos

The new Spyker company purchased the rights to the

brand name in 1999.They manufacture very expensive custom-built

sports cars.

Ideas from OthersThere are several ideas for a

new logo for SAAB that others have posted on the Internet.

My Design IdeasI decided I wanted to get away

from the old Scania Griffin design

Finale