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The legendary Saab rally driver and winner of the RAC Monte Carlo Rally Erik "On The Roof" Carlsson has died at 86.

His "Win or Wreck" driving style earned him the nickname "Vale Pa Taket", literally "On The Roof" which is usually how his Saab 96 Rally Cars ended up as seen in this iconic photo. The result of his much copied "Scandanavian Flick" method of getting a front wheel drive car to hang its tail out on a fast bend.

But his wins and down to earth personality made him a legend on the Rally Circuit worldwide as did his marriage to the first female Monte Carlo Rally winner the late Pat Moss who's brother Stirling is a living Formula 1 legend.

RIP Erik, you'll be missed.

Vale Pa Taket: Saab rally legend Erik Carlsson, 1929-2015 | Hemmings Daily

LawDog88

Rest In Paradise, Sir!

Blue_SS

I have heard so many tales of his endeavors over the years. RIP, Erik, you will be remembered. Here's another cool pic (right-side up):

Oldblue

RIP Erik