[DanEC]

I bought a new 1980 Turbo SAAB way back then. They were built like a tank compared to late 70s early 80s American cars. Turbo was a bit weak in town but on the highway it was in it's element. The key down on the floor was always a conversational piece.

I was living in SE Kansas at the time in a small town and they had annual vehicle inspections so I took it in to a gas station. After awhile the mechanic sauntered in and said one of the things he had to check off on his inspection list was the condition of the fan belt. He said I know it has to have one but I don't see it. I asked him if he had looked back by the firewall. He got a big kick out of that backwards engine and transaxle.