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   Who was Erik Carlsson?

   • We were deeply saddened learn that Saab's internationally famous ace rally driver and tireless brand spokesman, Erik Carlsson, has died today. He was 86 years old. This was the man who became known to Saab enthusiasts and rally fans as "Mr. Saab" and -- a nickname he didn't particularly like -- "Carlsson på taket," or Carlsson on the roof.

   Vale, Pa Taket: Saab rally legend Erik Carlsson, 1929-2015

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   When did Erik Carlsson become famous?

   • Carlsson was officially affiliated with Saab as a competition driver from the late 1950s through the early 1970s, and the early 1960s were his years of greatest fame. Navigator Stuart Turner and driver Erik Carlsson before the 1960 RAC rally.

   Vale, Pa Taket: Saab rally legend Erik Carlsson, 1929-2015

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   Who was Carlsson and what did he do?

   • In retirement Carlsson furthered his role as “Mr Saab”, a world-wide brand ambassador for the company. He played a leading role in developing Saab’s road cars and flew a Saab Safir light aircraft. Carlsson was a convivial man and a skilled raconteur who counted the Swedish royal family, Saab owners, as his friends.

   Erik Carlsson, rally driver - obituary - The Telegraph

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   Who was Carlsson & why was he a great driver?

   • It's that simple. Carlsson is one of the greatest rally drivers in history. He adapted normal driving techniques to maximize the speed of early Saabs, which gave away baskets of horsepower to many competitors. The match was utterly perfect. Carlsson was born in Trollhättan in 1929.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Erik_CarlssonErik Carlsson - Wikipedia

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   Erik Hilding Carlsson (5 March 1929 – 27 May 2015) was a Swedish rally driver for Saab. He was nicknamed "Carlsson på taket" ("Carlsson on the roof" in reference to Astrid Lindgren's children's book character) as well as Mr. Saab (due to his public relations work for the company).

   • Died: 27 May 2015 (aged 86)

   • Born: 5 March 1929, Trollhättan, Sweden

3. www.autosport.com › wrc › newsObituary: Erik Carlsson 1929-2015 - Autosport

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   Sir Stirling Moss once described his brother-in-law and friend Erik Carlsson as: "The best non-mechanical thing to come out of Trollhattan". David Evans May 27, 2015, 9:48 AM. Trollhattan is, of ...

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   Jun 4, 2015 · Erik Carlsson, the burly Swedish driver called “Mr Saab”, who has died aged 86, was the first global star of the new post-war sport of rallying; he was considered the most gifted and the...

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   May 27, 2015 · We were deeply saddened learn that Saab's internationally famous ace rally driver and tireless brand spokesman, Erik Carlsson, has died today. He was 86 years old. This was the man who became known to Saab enthusiasts and rally fans as "Mr. Saab" and -- a nickname he didn't particularly like -- "Carlsson på taket," or Carlsson on the roof.

7. www.saabplanet.com › in-memoriam-erik-hildingIn Memoriam: Erik Hilding Carlsson – Mr. Saab (1929 – 2015)

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   Oct 12, 2022 · Erik Hilding Carlsson, born on March 5, 1929 in Trollhättan, Sweden, was known by two indicative nicknames among motoring enthusiasts, Mr Saab and “Carlsson on the roof“, and both nicknames are related to the history of the Saab company.

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9. www.hemmings.com › stories › articleErik Carlsson | Hemmings

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   Sep 23, 2018 · It's that simple. Carlsson is one of the greatest rally drivers in history. He adapted normal driving techniques to maximize the speed of early Saabs, which gave away baskets of horsepower to many competitors. The match was utterly perfect. Carlsson was born in Trollhättan in 1929.

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    Jul 7, 2014 · “They were mad Saab fans from Belgium,” recalls rally deity Erik Carlsson, surveying the sepia-tinged image of a beaming couple. “I remember them because they had named their son Carlsson. It was his first name.”