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It’s time for a Saab Pride of Ownership book update. I’m pleased to say that I’ve received a number of updated photos via email (please note, if you’ve sent it, I’ve received it, even though I may not have acknowledged it yet). Here’s one of them for your perusal.

WillyD lives in Hawaii and was a finalist in the original Saab Pride of Ownership photo competition earlier this year. Those photos were in color, but his latest submissions are in black and white.

The location WillyD’s chosen for these photos is a significant one. I’ll let Willy explain:

The photos are taken on Ford Island, Oahu (Hawaii). The name of the island may not be familiar to most people, but it’s location is pretty important. Originally called Mokuumeume—the isle of attraction — by ancient Hawaiians, it’s now named after Dr. Seth Ford, who worked in Oahu hospitals in the mid 1860s. It was purchased by the U.S. Army during World War I, transferred to the U.S. Navy in 1932, and became Naval Air Station Ford Island. Situated in the middle of Pearl Harbor, it was heavily attacked on December 7, 1941, because of the airfield and the number of battleships, cruisers and other ships moored around it.

In the photos, my car sits on what used to be the air station runway. You can see the old air control tower in the background.

Here’s the image. The iniital image that WillyD sent me was larger, with the car centered. I’ve cropped it somewhat to place the car in the corner, leading your eye to the air tower.

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I hope you take some inspiration from WillyD’s shot and consider what you might be able to do in your local area over the next few weeks.

Please remember, this is going to be a book for publication and purchase by Saab owners and maybe even dealerships to give out to potential owners. I’d like to present them with the best possible in terms of imagery and text.

If you’ve got a great Saab and a pictureque spot or notable landmark nearby, please get out there, shoot some images and send them in! Let’s show them all what Saab Pride is about.

Click here for the details about where to send your shots and stories.

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