Anybody else like Shooting Brakes?
 

I've wanted a shooting brake ever since I saw one in Italy, it was an Alfa, although I don't remember what model.

Now Volvo is coming out with the S30:


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1165502368.jpg

and I just saw this article regarding an Audi TT version:


http://www.egmcartech.com/2006/12/06/tested-audi-shooting-brake/
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1165502384.jpg

What are the chances of someone that makes a reliable car would actually put out something this interesting?

By shooting brake you mean station wagon?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1165502688.jpg

crank up the 8 track, baby

I like the red wheels.

I always like the XJS-based Lynx Eventer

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1165504558.jpg

In america we do call them station wagons, and yes they're quite handy. It makes no difference how many side doors it has, it's still a station wagon.

One of the nicest looking small ones was the last of the Pinto models, the one's with the (mostly) glass tailgate. Unfortunately, the chassis was so flexible on those that front tire wear was an issue. Probably somewhat correctable with a strut tower brace, but those weren't around much back then.

Note the flame paint job on this one.
http://www.greatnippulini.com/pinto.html#list

I don't need four doors, but I do need space for my workout gear, random P-car parts, boxes, etc., so I like the extra space. The sloping "fastback" rear of our RSX-S limits rear room. Also, the shooting brakes tend to be just a wee bit more sporty than the above-pictured station wagon.

Every once-in-a-while, that picture of the 944 shooting brake shows up. That would be great!

I like the Porsche Station wagon, the 944!

Well, here you go then. http://images14.fotki.com/v20/photos...eswhole-vi.jpg

They're available, roomy, and dirt cheap too. The HP mod du jour is installing the engine from a 1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, which is a bolt-in, they say. ;)

Hey, thanks for the suggestion, fastpat! :rolleyes: ;)

I was thinking more along the lines of:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1165510225.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1165510250.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1165510276.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1165510312.jpg

maybe a 944T engine in a Pinto? :eek:

I've always wondered where the term "shooting brake" comes from.

Hunting term

comes from the 19th century. Essentially a wagon for hauling dead animals

OK, maybe we should go back to station wagon or hatchback...

73 Volvo 1800ES. Wish I still had it.

Does "shooting brake" usually refer to a 2 door wagon? That's been my impression.

The older Rolls & Bently "shooting Brakes" seemed to all be 2 doors.

Those were nice looking wagons, the glass rear door may have been a first on a production wagon.

Oh, then I already have one.
http://images14.fotki.com/v255/photo...ronco_2-vi.jpg :cool:

IS it just me, or is there a P-38 crashing in Porsche virgin's first photo?

You mean back by the black Audi station wagon? Those things always seem to ruin perfectly good photo ops.

Things in life I will never own:
Station wagon, minivan, SUV.

I believe in owning:
A sports car for fun.
A pickup truck for hauling stuff.
A touring sedan for hauling people.

Luckily my wife and two daughters agree!