Erik Carlsson
Erik Carlsson | |
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Erik Carlsson and a Saab 96 pictured in 1999, Keystone Resort, USA | |
| Born | 5 March 1929 Trollhättan, Sweden |
| Died | 27 May 2015 (aged 86) |
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).