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World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive (Part 3 of 3)
The auto industry doesn't have a single universal definition for a "shooting brake." Long story short, there's confusion between what constitutes a "shooting brake" and a station wagon, 2+2, coupe, hatchback, sports wagon, etc. So, this article was inspired by hopes of clearing up the confusion and informing enthusiasts about the history and evolution of these automotive body styles, which began as horse-drawn vehicles. The Shooting Brake Archive Part 1 1890 French Hunting Br


World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive (Part 2 of 3)
The auto industry hasn't a single universal definition for a "shooting brake." Long story short, there's confusion between what constitutes a "shooting brake" from a stations wagon, 2+2, coupe, hatchback, sports wagon, etc. So, this article was inspired by the hopes of settling the confusion and informing enthusiasts about the history and evolution of these automotive body styles that began as horse-drawn vehicles. The Shooting Brake Archive Part 1 1890 French Hunting Break b


1965 Colani Volkswagen RS Racing Prototype
A limited edition of the final super version of a racing car based on a VW chassis was destined to be built by the former German aircraft...


1969 Volkswagen EA276 Golf Concept
From 1969, with the idea of a front-wheel drive, front-engined philosophy well in place, Volkswagen made its first steps, ironically with...


1970 Volkswagen 1600 SS by Francis Lombardi
This wedge-shaped coupe built on Volkswagen units was presented at the 1970 Turin Motor Show. The design features can be noted: a safety...


1971 Volkswagen Karmann Cheetah by ItalDesign
Presented in March 1971 at Geneva Autoshow. The cooperation with Karmann comes up with the design of a roadster with low production...


1974 Sbarro Stash
In 1974, Sbarro presented its latest creation at the Geneva Motor Show: the Stash. This three-seater coupe has been designed based on SV1...


1974 Colani GT2
The 1974 Special Version of the Colani GT2, which Colani himself drove, was the final version of his conversion of a classic VW. The GT2,...


1975 Volkswagen Chicco Concept
The Chicco prototype was developed by VW Design like formal research of livability and development. The Chicco prototype was a study for...


1976 Volkswagen Turbo Polo by Colani
The 1976 Colani Volkswagen Polo Turbo was another super-aerodynamic Colani prototype, based on the modest first-generation VW Polo with a...


1977 Volkswagen Prototype by Colani
This prototype was a development of a successor to the Beetle for VW, positioned between Polo and Golf. This strange frog-like car was...


1980 Briggs & Stratton Gasoline/Electric Hybrid Concept
Briggs & Stratton is best known for small engines used on lawnmowers to washing machines. And it's not just any car, but a hybrid built...
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