SAAB Down!

[@lucaspamplonica]

Thankfully you and your wife are okay!! Keep it up Lee! I am so sorry...

[@andydufresne3635]

Sorry to hear Lee, I enjoyed watching your videos.

[@The325ibmw]

Wow so sorry I'm glad you guys are okay!!! Saab saves lives!!

[@AR123457]

Very sad to hear about your car Lee after seeing the fantastic work you put into it - but the important thing is it's done what the engineers designed it to do and you and your wife are uninjured! Cars can always be replaced - look forward to seeing your next project!

[@LeeKelso]

Thanks so much for your support. I'll be picking up a 94 commorative edition convertible soon. It needs some love...so I hope you'll be watching as it comes back to life.

[@xtine6112]

Nooo the Saab rip and I'm glad you and your wife is ok

[@GMatje59]

Damn what a pity. Good to hear that you and your wife are okay.

[@sparbofly]

Sorry for your loss! I’m so glad you are ok! I would be very interested in purchasing what ever is left before the junk yard gets it!

[@316automotive9]

That's the spirit Lee! When I sold my Volvo 1800E that I resto'd, my wife was happy but not me. So I turn around & bought a Saab 9-3 project car. You can see most of its resto on my 316 Automotive channel. Keep charging! Maury

[@LeeKelso]

My DD is a Volvo S80 so I'm a curious why you sold your 1800- a great classic. I'll drop in to your channel and see your progress. Welcome to the Saab family.

[@316automotive9]

I finished the resto, so was looking for another Swedish project car. My son found the Saab & the price was rite. I don't have room for 2 project cars so 1 had to go.

[@316automotive9]

I was done with the 1800 resto, so sold it to a guy in Luxembourg. I can only afford 1 project car @ a time.

[@jonh9626]

Glad that you two are safe and sound! Sad to see the car in this shape especially for someone who watched all the episodes.

[@spatelinternational]

Been following your videos. Thanks for being so informative. So sad for you but glad you are ok. It is a real pity. Thanks again

[@davydmir6565]

I'm sorry to see this after so much effort but at least you and your wife are ok :)

[@petewinningpresence]

Happy that you both are safe. Those Saabs were built like tanks. I’ll bet the structural integrity of the car helped save you in the crash.

[@LeeKelso]

I agree. The convertibles had additional steel near the point of impact. Even though we were straddling the ditch, the top still operates!

[@richardowens9170]

So very sorry. Glad everyone is okay. Y'all must be pretty upset after all the work you put into the car. Please take some consolation from the fact that many of us who watched your videos of the project learned a great deal. What you took the time to teach us will endure even if you didn't get to enjoy the car as much as you deserved to.

[@24Brooksie]

What a relief you’re both ok! 94 CE sounds like a great project, looking forward to it!

[@floridabloodhound8779]

dang. just went through and watched you build this car, and just saw this. not gonna lie, i started to tear up lol

[@LeeKelso]

Thanks. It was a close call, but it ended well as I have replaced the 89 with a 94 that is a much better car for long-term ownership

[@julianarjah1175]

Wow, please save as much as you can! it's worth it.

[@Rodrigo-fo6ku]

Glad you and your wife are fine! My condolences to this beauty

[@jamesmana5247]

I know that has to hurt all the love and work to make it perfect again. I would be more than pi*****. However it shows how well the Saab protected you and your wife.That is a classic and I would be looking to get another.Try to keep all the extra work down to a minimum. These are getting harder and harder to find. We love your videos and the pointers you have shown. I presently have 3 2 9000's and 1 9-5

[@guyvanleeuw]

I have all you video’s, building your saab. Bad day, but seems that it save your live, which is most importent,.

[@jrockpeachtree201]

Thanks for info,

[@Makedeth]

Oh no. Glad you are okay though. Hope to see more SAABs in this channel!

[@t1mpetti]

Such a shame.. Glad you are OK!

[@LeeKelso]

Thanks. We feel lucky - a close call.

[@lolmygoodness]

Oh my god Lee! I really enjoyed the conversion series. So glad that you are your wife are O.K. Good luck on the new build; will be following it closely! Best wishes and take care from New Zealand.

[@TrisGV]

Extremely sad, my condolences on your project :(. I'm glad you and your wife came out ok!

[@mneypit]

A travesty for sure. Glad all occupants walked away. I too have taken a lot from your videos in the refurb of my 87 turbo. This car has served the Saab community well! I look forward to seeing those parts used in another project. All the best.

[@amendopublicaccess5742]

I'm so sorry Lee! I greatly enjoyed your series, time to start again I suppose.

[@amendopublicaccess5742]

I have a 1993 commemorative edition, I've always wanted the 1994 too. that paint and tan soft top is a great combo

[@peterschmitzer9667]

So sorry that the Saab died... glad that the swedes knew how to keep you safe! I enjoyed your videos very much, it helped me a lot with the work on my own 900. Keep the good parts and get a new old one :)

[@HOARedneck]

Dang that sucks!

[@JS-yj7ow]

Sad to see, I've got a blue '92 vert that I love dearly. Glad you're all OK.

[@aaron___6014]

Oh hell nah! Glad you guys are alright.

[@carlwillows712]

Glad you and your wife are safe. The SAAB died a hero's death.

[@SqueakyNeb]

Oh no :O glad you're ok

[@ralfhoehne1927]

So sorry...

[@codyross163]

Dont junk it. I would be happy to take it

[@JoshRips]

Holy shit. Glad you're still alive

[@johartmann9408]

Oh my god, you were really lucky. You have shown good reactions. A second birthday will be the day. btw .: You really have balls! Moderate your own accident situation like a reporter. Amazing! ;-)

[@pantssvs]

Oh man! Glad you and your wife are alright. Would you consider parting out the motor?

[@BusinessMuscles]

Wow! That is so sad! I’m sorry man, I loved your videos. Great work on the car. What a shame.

[@NESherv]

Nooooooooo!!!! I'm devastated to see this, especially after all the hard work you put into it. What a damn shame. I hope the other driver sees your KZbin channel to see all the hours you've put into it and learn their lesson!

[@peterhermansson8388]

Good that you made it the saab protects its drivers to the last piece of metal

[@ttr597]

RIP Saab

[@southhillfarm2795]

Sad, my wife just had an accident yesterday on our 2007 93 combi. Very light damage. I hope insurance allows for a fix. But this car is just money as lessons learned and time enjoyed with your car.

[@jackom11]

So sorry Lee , glad everyone was ok best wishes mark uk

[@kennhollander8828]

You and your wife are SAAB SAFE. that is all that matters..

[@ralfhoehne1927]

Would it be worth selling the engine, you did such a nice job.

[@mmmmcheese4850]

Good to know you are okay. That was a heck of a rebuild. Good luck to you sir.

[@Scarface2295OG]

Lee kelso im sorry to hear about your car, but glad you and your wife are ok. Ive been watching some of your videos to aid in working on my 87 saab 900 which is a 5 speed. Just recently put an inner driver imto my transmission and now waiting for my cv axle to come in though it keeps getting delayed with the shipping. But ive seen how much you were putting into this car of yours and it is truly sad to see its terrible fate.

[@marknelson5929]

Gee bad news, just found this, glad you are both OK. I assume the wrecked Saab would still provide a lot of spare parts for any future projects?

[@LeeKelso]

You're right! The bumper, fuel injectors, silicone hoses and many other parts have already moved to my new project car and lots more are to follow.

[@jsplicer9]

What a terrible sutuation. My regards.

[@aw3man_]

ahhh darnit Lee. Glad you're all right. Your SAAB chassis did what a SAAB chassis was designed to do: kept you safe! I think you should keep the parts, especially the (newer) swapped in parts, and have as a back up for your next SAAB.

[@michelizappala3009]

Saab may not be the fastest car on the road but nothing will beat it in a crash..

[@redlinesalvageinc.1178]

Thumbs up for Saab doing what it was meant to do, saving your ass. Glad y'all are ok.

[@samsquanch240]

What a bummer, but the car did indeed serve its highest purpose. Condolences and congratulations both.

[@MegaEpimetheus]

So much effort being destroyed in just a few seconds. . . But luckily this is easier to replace than injuries or even lives!

[@LoneStarLyceum]

Well damn! Glad yall are okay. May the Saab RIP

[@petronela910]

Tragic

[@IERVIBEZEntertainment]

Omg!!. No way... glad your ok , sorry about the Saab you put lots of time in it. But main thing is your ok

[@FlightSimXtreem]

This is the fear for me when I restore cars. Put all effort and money in it and than the car gets totalled. Happy you're both "okay" but I guess you will part out the 900 and save the bits and peaces intact for the next Saab in need.

[@Modestwine32789]

What was the insurance you used to remunerate you for the value of the car beyond the kbb value ?

[@LeeKelso]

An agreed-value collector car policy from Grundy Insurance. You tell them the amount you want to ensure for, submit photos as proof of value, and you're set. It was quick and inexpensive - totally worthwhile.

[@Modestwine32789]

Lee Kelso Thank you Mr. Kelso !

[@sillygosling351]

Bring it back pleeeeease

[@nibiru777universalmachanic3]

Rip Saaby 💫

[@madsdekker305]

Damn that's too bad, looks like it's a total loss. Best thing you can do is strip it. 😞

[@madsdekker305]

Good to hear your both fine, that's the most important thing!

[@musicforsleepandrelaxation3504]

Don't send it to the junk yard what are you doing ?

[@Mike7O7O]

PS Lee That incidental music would be reason enough, all by itself, to have someone take you out! ;)

[@LeeKelso]

What music are you bothered by? All of it, or in a particular episode?

[@themightydash1714]

damn :/

[@sillygosling351]

Built Saab tough

[@corvettefunstudios]

This is infuriating

[@LeeKelso]

Thanks. We walked away so all good. And I was properly insured so it ended well. That was the key lesson - collector car insurance is worth the modest cost

[@dsquared245]

Damn!

[@romanteplov9227]

ouh :(

[@DaedalusDesign]

Yikes

[@LeeKelso]

INDEED! But, all's well in the end. I replaced it with a 94 SAAB C900 Commemorative Edition. Another project car so the party continues.

[@DaedalusDesign]

@@LeeKelso That's good. Came across your channel while looking for information on replacing a CV boot. Hopefully you were able to salvage some bits off the ill fated one/

[@homeistheearth]

Fix it.

[@musicforsleepandrelaxation3504]

Your a fool to send that to the junk yard keep the drive train the turbo the front end clip the suspension system for the front end don't send it to the junk yard the seats alone keep those to I'm telling you that your a fool to let that hit the junk yard

[@musicforsleepandrelaxation3504]

Keep it all take it back home

[@IERVIBEZEntertainment]

Damien Nichols true.. tje engine its self is worth it. The transmission a bunch of parts worth money there