Whilst the whole world is in Isolation mode, driving has become something I can only currently reminisce over and look forward to for the future, but that doesn’t of course, stop me from planning my next project Saab. Over the past few months, I’ve been slowly gathering parts for the long awaited Viggen convertible, and although that also has been put on hold whilst to bodyshop is on lockdown, it won’t stop me enjoying each and every component that arrives at my door.

I’m a sucker for a beautifully crafted steering wheel, the feel of new Nappa leather, immaculate perforations and visible craftsmanship. I’d originally enjoyed my Hirsch wheel so much that I search out a new one for pretty much every build now. This latest one arrived from the folks at Tun Style in Belarus who craft a wide range of fantastic quality gear for Saabs, mostly following on from Hirsch performance parts, but some originals too.

First impressions are fantastic, quality of the leather is exceptional with good perforations and exquisite stitching, the contours are ergonomic and feels gorgeous to hold, I just need the Viggen here to put it on now.

Nappa Leather Steering Wheel | TunStyle

This is my fourth Black Edition grille now I think, I initially commissioned one from a very talented Saabist called Fraser, based in Scotland he somehow manages to make each bespoke grille that little bit better than the last.

He sources great quality metal mesh in black, the best genuine Saab grilles he can find and sets about carefully cutting the internal plastic section out to form an open frame, he then applies several coats of a durable satin black paint and finally bonding in the black metal mesh.

Black Edition Mesh Grille | Fraser Davison