<VV> Re: Swedish Aeroplanes etc

[Padgett]

>And I chime in:  The 49 SAAB also had a longitudinal engine (with the fan and
>radiator between the engine and the firewall).  The jackshaft that went front
>to rear over the 3cyl flathead engine was the perfect place to grab when
>lifting the engine out.

SAAB 92 had a transverse 2cyl. 93 went to a longitudinal 3 cyl popcorn popper.
http://www.saabmuseum.com/92/techspec.html

AFAIR the original Mini had the radiator in the passenger side fenderwell. 
Keep in mind that usable electric radiator fans are a relatively recent 
invention and the need for a radiator and mechanical fan influenced many 
watercooled designs.

Padgett