Erik Carlsson (5 March 1929 – 27 May 2015) was a Swedish rally driver for Saab. He was nicknamed “Carlsson på taketh” (“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). Carlsson was born in Trollhättan. Erik Carlsson married Pat Moss on 9 July 1963 in London. Pat was also a famous rally driver and younger sister of Stirling Moss. On 1 December 1969 they had a daughter, Susie Carlsson, who was later to become successful in show jumping. Saab car history Because the early Saabs in which he competed were seriously underpowered and with the tuned two-strokers it was necessary to keep the revs up, he had to maintain a high speed while cornering and practiced left-foot braking to perfection. We celebrate his Birthday with a Saab 93 he drove as a Rallye car…
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