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<b>SHE'S GOT TICKET TO RIDE:</b> Corey Madden have his mom the keys to her dream car - a 1973 Saab 99 EMS. <i>Image: YouTube</i>
Corey Madden
ONTARIO, Canada - Since Corey Wadden was a kid, his mom raved about a 1973 Saab 99 EMS, a car that she's always wanted but could never own
Wadden, an the entrepreneur, surprised his mom with the keys to a new brown Saab 99 EMS.
Wadden posted a video of the event on YouTube. In the clip you can watch as his mother breaks down in tears while hugging her son after receiving the keys to a car she's adored for ages.
WORTH THE WAIT
He searched for the car for six months before eventually purchasing the '99 on eBay.
Wadden said: "It wasn't the same year or colour but it was close. It was a silver 1974. After talking with him (the seller) on the phone, I found out he had a lot of collectible Saabs, one of which was the exact make, model, colour and year I was looking for."
VIDEO: Son buys mom her dream car
Wadden's mothers love for the Saab '73 99 EMS stems from when she used to clean houses for a living and one of her employers would let her move his car around the property. In 2012, Wadden's mother lost her job and her 25-year-old son set off on a challenge to earn enough money to help his mother financially.
Wadden has accumulated more than the equivalent of R840 000, you can keep up with his progress via his website: millionaireBy25.
CLASSIC SWEDISH HATCHBACK
The Saab 99 EMS (Electronic fuel injection manual Special) was introduced in 1972, originally only available in a two-door version. It had a stiff suspension, loads of features and was available in a palette of colours including sunset orange (like Wadden's mothers new ride).
It was powered by a 1985cc capable of 81kW and could propel the 99 EMS to a top speed of 170 km/h.
If you could purchase your mother or father their dream ride, what would it be? Email usand we'll publish your thoughts on Wheels24.
Wadden, an the entrepreneur, surprised his mom with the keys to a new brown Saab 99 EMS.
Wadden posted a video of the event on YouTube. In the clip you can watch as his mother breaks down in tears while hugging her son after receiving the keys to a car she's adored for ages.
WORTH THE WAIT
He searched for the car for six months before eventually purchasing the '99 on eBay.
Wadden said: "It wasn't the same year or colour but it was close. It was a silver 1974. After talking with him (the seller) on the phone, I found out he had a lot of collectible Saabs, one of which was the exact make, model, colour and year I was looking for."
VIDEO: Son buys mom her dream car
Wadden's mothers love for the Saab '73 99 EMS stems from when she used to clean houses for a living and one of her employers would let her move his car around the property. In 2012, Wadden's mother lost her job and her 25-year-old son set off on a challenge to earn enough money to help his mother financially.
Wadden has accumulated more than the equivalent of R840 000, you can keep up with his progress via his website: millionaireBy25.
CLASSIC SWEDISH HATCHBACK
The Saab 99 EMS (Electronic fuel injection manual Special) was introduced in 1972, originally only available in a two-door version. It had a stiff suspension, loads of features and was available in a palette of colours including sunset orange (like Wadden's mothers new ride).
It was powered by a 1985cc capable of 81kW and could propel the 99 EMS to a top speed of 170 km/h.
If you could purchase your mother or father their dream ride, what would it be? Email usand we'll publish your thoughts on Wheels24.
