So many memories came flooding back that Vincent and I knew we had to record a Bonus episode! Join us as we chat about Vincent’s many good times at Saab both professionally and personally. Vincent shares more photos of the good times, talks about the Saab swag he helped create, shares additional memories of the 1992 Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel meeting, the changeover from the Saab-Scania logo to the Saab logo, discusses Scania trucks towing SCUD missiles in Saddam Hussein’s army and the controversy that ensued in the USA and some closing thoughts about his great memories of his time at Saab. Enjoy!

Join me this week on a fascinating journey with my guest Vincent Donroe-Wells. Vincent started as a contracted Account Manager, then came on board with Saab tackling various responsibilities including Merchandising, Auto Shows, Advertising and eventually National Sales Promotion Manager encompassing all previous jobs and adding many new programs and experiences. Vincent was an instrumental part of the now famous Opryland Dealer launch meeting of the 9000 and 900 Convertible and the new 900 launch meeting in Orlando as well as many, many more creative projects. Please enjoy this journey with over 150 photos and 15 videos to enhance the viewing experience. Enjoy!

This week’s guest is the effervescent long time Saab Connecticut employee Valerie Torphy. Valerie regales us with stories from her long extensive career in Sales and Marketing which included working with brochure production, dealer analysis, dealer Saab signage, prospective dealer franchise analysis, dealer meetings scouting, meeting production, used company car auction programs, and coordinating Saab into the GM vehicle employee purchase programs. Valerie was Saab’s first Used Car Manager. She also talks about her great joy working for Saab-Scania USA President Bob Sinclair and VP/President Sten Helling.

Post Saab Valerie has been a driving force behind the semi-annual Saab employee reunions and is already planning the 2027 event. Enjoy!