Estates That Never Were.....

[radlet6]

RosscoPCole said:

Conian said:

Jonathan Ross has a modern version of this for his missus.

Like the rusting Avon rear doors, why is that no surprise either. Just shows money can't buy taste.

Wouldn't be seen dead in that (or perhaps the point being you might).

[52classic]

What shocks me about the Rossmobile is the finish of the thing!

That trim between the rear wing and the extended roof looks to be held on with self tappers.

My experience of the Avon was that attention to detail was pretty good. The boot floor for example was from a Volvo 245 which gave the option of an extra pair of seats. Rear side windows were 'specials' with a double curvature. Problem with the tailgate was that it mated the Renault frame with a much heavier Jag bootlid. So heavy that flexing was inevitable and fatigue and rust was bound to follow.

Fuel tank venting was clearly a problem as a petrol smell was reported on the Motor road test and prevailant in my car too. Exhausts were supposed to have a special extension to keep fumes out of the slip stream and in through the tailgate seal. Just shows how much development needs to go into sorting a car properly.

[Wolands Advocate]

Lancia Thema 8.32





Audi V8



Peugeot 604



Renault Safrane



Mustang:



Saab:

[B Huey]

The SAAB looks great. I want one.

[Nick_F]

Safrane's not too shabby, either.

[52classic]

Back of that Saab says 'Dacia' to me!

So far I'd have the Bentley T series, 6 wheeler Citroen or top choice, the Peugeot 504 Riviera.

Always thought that a Dolomite estate would look good.

[Hugo a Gogo]

[quote=Rouleur]

I like that

presumably 190SL front bodywork on a W123, well T123

[AndrewW-G]

inkiboo said:

Carsie said:

MMMnnnn that's pretty pointed Young Sir, or am I just a little sensitive?

You are a little sensitive. Someone, not you, has 100% taken that from my Flickr page. It's a cropped version of my photo. Ultimately not fussed as the photo has no value, just more interested in the journey of the photo.

http://www.tineye.com/

[RosscoPCole]

Liking the Saab a lot. Though would much prefer a late classic 900 Turbo, 3 door shooting brake. I think that could look rather good.

[Wolands Advocate]

Here's another:





And some Alfa oddities:

Edited by Wolands Advocate on Wednesday 19th January 19:51

Another different W126 conversion:



A W114 estate:



And a rather special De Tomaso Deauville estate:

Edited by Wolands Advocate on Wednesday 19th January 20:01

[radlet6]

Wolands Advocate said:

A W114 estate:

The high roof on this car makes me suspect that it is an ambulance conversion that has been changed back to normal usage.

[MikePCG]

inkiboo said:

Carsie said:

The Bentley posted by BalmoralG set me thinking - How many different Estate conversions can you think of that were never officially produced. No semantics,- it's just a game

Here's a few to kick off -

What's quite amazing is that's my photo!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkiboo/2613022473/in...

I wonder who stole it from my Flickr page?

Hi Inkiboo,

I am the author of performance-car-guide. I source my pics from many places (all of which are suppose to be available to the public for rework/reuse). I was unaware that these pics were yours, unfortunately I can't always tell if my sources have got them from somewhere genuine and I have over 4000 pics on my site. I would be quite happy to remove the your pics from my site if you wish?

Mike

PS it may be better in future to change your flickr licence if you don't want anyone else to use them, as the setting you have suggests people can Share — to copy, distribute and transmit the work and to Remix — to adapt the work (all be it with an attribution).

[Rollcage]

Carltons with Senator fronts, and in the case of the black car, more than a few extra BHP!

[Carsie]

Well I didn't think the thread would run for this long; seems we all like estates

I was drawn to the Mustang Estate posted by Wolands A, I think it would be a car I would stump up hard cash for. I really like good design and even better if it's executed well (Jonathan R's Jag should just be executed! )

I can't think what the Mustang roofline reminds me of, is it the Audi A2? (not a fan of that car)

However from there I went trawling to find out more about the Mustang and came up trumps

Seems it was designed by these guys and they've created loads of concepts, some I guess manufactured and some just resting on the CAD board.

Have a trawl through the site, some great stuff- they seem to like Jags but what really caught my eye was the Rover 75 Convertible - stunning!

I deliberately haven't uploaded this time

http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/rover75convertibl...

Enjoy

[Carsie]

Addendum - just seen the Maybach Estate and the Rolls SUV !

[Pu239]

Seeing the BMW estate, Crayford built some 2500 estates in the 70's, using a Maxi tailgate. Early BMW/Rover cross-pollenation?

[radlet6]

Why did they never build this

http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/rover75convertibl...

Would have bought one in a heartbeat, especially with the V6 or V8 lump.

I feel an idea for a project coming on. Given that you can buy W plate 75's for about £900 - would't it be great to take an angle grinder to it?

[radlet6]

radlet6 said:

Why did they never build this

http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/rover75convertibl...

Would have bought one in a heartbeat, especially with the V6 or V8 lump.

I feel an idea for a project coming on. Given that you can buy W plate 75's for about £900 - would't it be great to take an angle grinder to it?

Sorry I tell a lie, I've just seen these two

http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/jaguarxj.html

http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/jaguarxjestate.ht...

Why is my heart so fickle?

Edited by radlet6 on Sunday 23 January 18:31

[lankybob]

That 75 convertible and that XJ estate are absolutely fantastic!

[masermartin]

Auto Express did a feature before everything went belly-up for Phoenix-Rover, that showed a Rover 75 coupe and a MGF-based tintop, might have been badged "the cars to save rover" or something. Both of these were cars that I would have bought if I'd had the money, to the point I called Rover HO up and told them, and asked about plans for production - sadly there were none ...

That convertible linked above looks very similar, and I'm liking the suggestion from Radlet6 ...

ETA:

Edited by masermartin on Wednesday 26th January 18:47