Woman exploring abandoned Massachusetts Saab dealership that's been closed for years and discovers a car that’s left everyone stumped
Published on Sep 05, 2026 at 4:08 AM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Sep 05, 2026 at 4:08 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
When this woman explored an abandoned Massachusetts Saab dealership, she came across a car that left people confused.
Content creator madcars_media paid a visit to a dealership that lay deserted in the town of Acton.
Even though she didn’t get to go inside the building, the windows offered up a view of the vehicles sat inside.
And there was one car in there that got people talking.
There are a lot of abandoned dealerships out there
There’s something simultaneously fascinating and eerie about a deserted car dealership.
These sites are doubly fascinating if there are still cars left on the lot.
One man came across a real treasure trove when he paid a visit to a luxury dealership that had been lost to the sands of time.
For another man, it was an abandoned EV dealership that piqued his interest.
And at this Chinese supercar dealership, there was an element of confusion as European and American imports were left to rot.
They’re peculiar places for several reasons.
There’s always the question of ‘What went wrong?’
You would usually think of car dealerships as turning a pretty profit with all the cars contained with their walls, but things don’t always pan out that way.
For one woman, it was a Saab dealership that had caught her eye.
And what she saw inside of it left the internet collectively scratching its head in befuddlement.
What this Massachusetts woman saw in a deserted Saab dealership left people stumped
On a snowy Massachusetts day, content creator madcars_media paid a visit to a Saab dealership in Acton.
Through the windows of the building, she could see the cars inside.
So far, nothing sounds too abnormal, right?
Cars inside a dealership is a bit of a ‘Knives found in kitchen’ kind of situation.
But there was one car in there that was so out of place that people couldn’t help but take notice.
That’s because it was a Porsche.
“WTF is the Porsche doing in there? It’s a Saab dealer,” one viewer wrote.
“Ah yes, the Saab 911, another joked.
So, what gives? How did a Porsche end up here?
While there’s no official link between the two brands, Porsche and Saab do have some overlaps when it comes to engineering and talent.
Porsche Engineering is a world-renowned consulting firm that was consulted on the design of the 16-valve cylinder head for the ‘H’ engine.
Michael Mauer has also worked at both companies, working as head of design at both over different periods.
In terms of marketing, there’s been a rivalry between the two, with Saab’s marketing team boasting that the Saab 9000 Aero was faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera.
But we know what you’re thinking.
“All this auto trivia is all well and good, but it doesn’t explain how that car ended up there.”
Well, several commenters speculated that this space had previously been used as a storage spot for a private collection.
Ultimately, it’s hard to say for certain.
At any rate, Saab is no more, having gone bankrupt in 2011 and ceasing production two years later.
Timeline of Saab
1937 – Founded in Sweden as Svenska Aeroplan AB, building military aircraft.
1949 – Launches its first car, the Saab 92, bringing aviation-inspired design to the road.
1950s-60s – Saab 93 and 96 build a rally reputation; brand becomes known for safety and front-wheel-drive engineering.
1968 – Saab 99 debuts, introducing a more modern design direction.
1978 – Saab 99 Turbo launches, helping pioneer practical turbocharging for everyday drivers.
1979 – General Motors buys a 50% stake in Saab (later increases ownership).
1984 – Classic Saab 900 Turbo models cement the brand’s performance cult following.
1990 – GM takes full control of Saab Automobile.
1997–1998 – Saab 9-5 and 9-3 replace the 900/9000 era, marking a more globalized lineup.
2009 – GM announces plans to liquidate Saab during the global financial crisis.
2010 – Spyker Cars acquires Saab in a last-minute rescue deal.
2011 – Saab files for bankruptcy; car production stops.
2012 – National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) purchases Saab’s assets to pursue electric vehicles.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
