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This 1927 Wilkinson Phantom I Shooting Brake was last known to belong to Richard Beesley. If more is known about any of these "shooting brakes," please comment. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

Very little is known about this sleek, green shooting brake. Apparently, it was last reported being restored in Northern California. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

This 1926 20HP (GOK9) belongs to David Dodge of Phoenix, AZ. David says it was last known to have its Windovers Saloon coachwork in 1939. Like many chassis in the UK during WWII, its body was probably sacrificed for the war effort and then fitted with the Brake Coachwork. This car has canoe-bottom wood strips to the headliner. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

Sources and information are scarce, especially for these ultra-rare, earlier models. If more is known about any of these "shooting brakes," please comment. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

Chassis 57NC was ordered new on December 17, 1926, by Mrs. A.T. Ellis to receive double cabriolet coachwork by Gills, designed to carry six people and four pieces of luggage. This was built with the long wheelbase of 149" and the "C" specification steering rake. Mrs. Ellis was from Bexhill-on-Sea. Sir Fredrick Radcliffe of London acquired 57NC on August 13, 1932. Its next owner was G.W. Gardner, Esq from Chelmsford, Essex, who acquired it on May 28, 1934. And Commander T. Wooley of Fairford, England, was the last owner of 57NC before exporting it to the USA. Mr. Kenneth Godden bought 57NC from the Commander and shipped it to San Francisco, California, in the mid-1950s. It's understood that Mr. Godden found 57NC while serving in the military in the UK shortly after the Korean War. Mr. Godden had registered 57NC in the RROC directory from 1978 until 2014. At one point, Mr. Godden moved from Navato, CA to Austin, TX and loaded up his family, and drove the shooting brake to make the journey. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

According to Rolls-Royce Foundation records (included with the car), this car was originally ordered as an enclosed limousine by A. Lloyd Roberts, Esq. on May 10th, 1926. The coachwork was then completed by Hooper & Co., and the car was delivered in August of 1927. The car was originally blue with black wings (fenders) and valances. Maintenance records from Rolls-Royce date into the late-1930s and show that sometime after 1934, ownership changed, and the car belonged to a D. Leigh in 1938. After 1938, ownership is not documented for three decades, and it is believed the car was converted to a shooting brake during that time. According to the Schoellkopf Card, this possibly could have been done by Rippon Brothers Coachbuilders. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

Long wheelbase chassis number '101EM' was delivered to coachbuilder Windovers Ltd in March 1924 for bodying as an 'enclosed drive limousine.' The car was first owned by Bracewell Smith, Esq (later Sir Bracewell Smith, MP), whose address is recorded on the accompanying copy chassis cards as the Shaftesbury Hotel, London WC2 and later as the Park Lane Hotel, London W1, the latter being part of his property empire. There are no subsequent owners listed. In 1959, George du Boulay bought the somewhat dilapidated Silver Ghost from Carr Brothers in Purley for £99. He subsequently dubbed the car 'Gawain' after the mighty knight of Arthurian romance. Gawain comes with a fascinating account, written by George's son Giles, of the Ghost's ownership by the du Boulay family and the many happy memories associated with this unique Rolls-Royce. The body had been converted some years previously to a 'shooting brake' with a platform on the roof, another folding down at the rear, with fittings for a third at the front, all for the mounting of ciné cameras. It is understood that the conversion was carried out for a film company, and '101EM' may have been one of two such camera cars. Indeed, '101EM' is known to have appeared in the 1951 motion picture 'The Man in the White Suite' starring Sir Alec Guinness. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

Fitted initially with Enclosed Drive Limousine coachwork by Hooper, chassis 89RM was supplied new to the financier and MP Sir Harry Mallaby Mallaby-Deeley of Mitcham Court, Surrey on 11th November 1924. Returning to the factory some twelve years later, the Silver Ghost was treated to an engine overhaul, upgraded to Andre Telecontrol shock absorbers, re-tempered leaf springs, sundry rewiring, and converted to the well base wheel rims. Passing to Sir Guy Meyrick Mallaby Mallaby-Deeley upon his father's death in 1937, the Rolls-Royce appears to have remained in the Surrey area until 1958 when Bertram Cowan sold it to fellow dealer F.G. Wade Palmer for £100. Based at the Jack O'Lantern garage near Romsey in Hampshire, Mr. Wade Palmer breathed new life into countless Silver Ghost and Phantom chassis. As well as recreating the Silver Ghost Armoured Cars featured in the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia, he rebodied chassis 89RM as a Shooting Brake/Estate Bus. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

Very few vehicles are built as hunting wagons, yet it appears that this utilitarian Delage was explicitly constructed for just that purpose. It is believed to have been custom-fabricated for a French writer who was an avid hunting enthusiast – to be used at his estates principally for hunting boar. Behind the chauffeur's compartment is a rear bulkhead that folds down to form a double bed, perhaps used by its owner for an afternoon respite or overnight expeditions. Window blinds of Whitchurch silk are fitted for privacy, and the wide-opening tailgate exposes a toolbox equipped with period tools. Carrosserie Castraise, responsible for the functional but straightforward coachwork, is undoubtedly among the less ubiquitous coachbuilders of the era. The firm continued operation into the early 1940s in Castres, a small city east of Toulouse, France. Some have described this vehicle's Eight-Lite or Eight-Window body as a shooting brake rather than a limousine. Shooting brake would be accurate as of its rumored usage by its original owner on his estates in the wine regions of France. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

This 1924 Daimler 57HP Shooting Brake was bought by King George V in 1924. This photo was taken inside the Museum at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

In 1923, the future King Edward VIII commissioned coachbuilders Barker to refinish the chassis of a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost to create a shooting brake with a difference. It featured specially commissioned black pull-down silk blinds, and it is rumored that these were installed so he could smuggle guests (particularly Wallis Simpson) in and out of Balmoral without their being seen. The Rolls-Royce – chassis no. 1346 – was used by the royal family until 1940, and after its subsequent sale, the car and the shooting brake coachwork were subsequently separated. Another Silver Ghost – chassis no. 107EM – was then fitted with the discarded ex-Edward VIII Barker coachwork in the 1960s. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

The grandest British carriage and coachbuilders called themselves "houses," and Windovers, though not one of the truly early makers, certainly counts as a grand house‚ with two showrooms in London and branches in Paris, Bombay, and Sydney (Australia) and works in Manchester, Huntingdon and north London. By the late 19th century, they held many royal warrants and maintained some royal carriages until the late 1950s. This ad (believed to be circa 1919) displays Windovers offering this vehicle with "STATION OR SHOOTING BRAKE" options. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

This 1910 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost (chassis #1246) is a perfect example of this very English trend. Although Rolls-Royce's Silver Ghost chassis was a frequent platform for this body style, few remain, as most have been re-bodied to suit today's taste for open touring cars. This car is one of the few pre-WWI Silver Ghosts that retains its original body (and one of the few shooting brake to survive). This car was bodied for the 7th Duke of Buccleuch by Croall & Croall. Croall & Croall, an off-shoot of John Croall & Sons, was a logical choice. This Edinburgh, Scotland firm had begun back in the 1850s as funeral undertakers and carriage company. Before the automobile, they entered into the coach building business and extended their reach by purchasing a controlling interest in H.J. Mulliner & Co. When Croall & Croall carried out this commission, they had facilities in Edinburgh and Kelso and were run by Peter, John, and Robert Croall. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

Tom Batchelor previously owned this 1908 Silver Ghost Shooting Brake (chassis 712). The 712 is pictured here in the 1979 Monterey 75th Anniversary National Meet. To date, this is the only photo and details available. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

This 1907 Silver Ghost (chassis 577) (reg. SU 76) was pictured in "20 Silver Ghosts" by Melvin Brindle. Reported to be an early re-body, this chassis is a photogenic participant in rallies to this day. View the World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive Here (Sources Included)

Photographed in a wind tunnel is this ultra rate Audi prototype. Comment if you know anymore about this car. Source: https://oldconceptcars.com/1930-2004/audi-tt-r-abt-dtm-prototype-1999/

The Opel G100 Roadster Studie from1999 is a prototype for a folding hardtop convertible. Comment below if you know more about this vehicle. Source: https://carsthatnevermadeitetc.tumblr.com/post/128789530049/opel-g100-roadster-studie-1999-a-prototype-for-a

Produced by Lotus at their Hethel, Norfolk factory, the Speedster carried the Lotus internal model identification Lotus 116 and the code name Skipton for the 2.2N/A version and Tornado for the 2.0 L Turbo. The chassis utilizes an aluminum chassis tub that weighs only 150 lb (68 kg). The car also features bodywork that is made entirely of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP). The entire vehicle weighs in at only 2,050 lb (930 kg), much lighter than most small sports cars. The normally aspirated version used an Opel Astra all-aluminum alloy 2.2 L Z22SE engine giving 108 kW (147 PS; 145 bhp) in a car weighing 870 kg (1,918 lb) — initially designed for Opel by Lotus, it arguably gives the Speedster more mechanical Lotus content than the Elise. The Turbo model, introduced in 2003, used an Opel-designed cast-iron block 2.0 L Z20LET engine, producing 147 kW (200 PS; 197 bhp) but weighing 930 kg (2,050 lb). Lotus designed the Elise S2 to have 16-inch front wheels and 17-inch rear wheels. Opel decided to fit 17-inch wheels front and rear to the Speedster for aesthetic reasons, which reduced the car's handling performance. A removable hard-top can be fitted as a factory or aftermarket option. Source: Wikipedia; https://oldconceptcars.com/1930-2004/opel-speedster-concept-1999/

Named after the highest, most treacherous mountain range globally, the Himalaya Expedition illustrates the potential built into every Ford Expedition for aftermarket modification and personalization. Source: http://www.drivingenthusiast.net/sec-ford/FMC-concepts-prototypes-showcars/himalaya/default.htm Official Ford Press Release Ford Motor Company unveiled its latest concept rendition of the rugged Ford Expedition at the 1998 Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas, Nev. Named after the highest, most treacherous mountain range in the world, the Himalaya Expedition illustrates the potential built into every Ford Expedition for aftermarket modification and personalization. Himalaya’s rock/ice climbing theme provided inspiration for Ford designers with the intent to blend futuristic styling ideas with functional aftermarket components. Driving the development of this Expedition was the desire to produce a highly functional outdoor vehicle, capable of trekking to a high base camp. Based on a 1999 Ford Expedition 4x4, Himalaya’s muscle comes from a 260-horsepower 5.4-liter Triton V-8 mated to Ford’s proven E4OD automatic transmission. DynoMax performance exhaust tips also were added to the powertrain. To provide extra ground clearance and room for a larger wheel and tire package, Himalaya’s ride height was raised 4 inches by installing a Rancho Suspension System with RS9000 adjustable shocks controlled by an in-cab remote system. The added clearance allowed the installation of a set of 37x12.50R17LT BFGoodrich Baja TA tires mounted on Enkei Wun Gun alloy wheels. Himalaya sports an open roof design for added utility in the back country. The roof, from the top of the windshield rearward to the top of the "C" pillar then down to the belt line and the entire rear section has been removed and reinforced with a tubular roll cage. The design provides excellent visibility from all seats and an open rear cargo hold for easy access to climbing gear and equipment. A grab handle around the rear bed area and convenient rope anchors and tie-down points have been incorporated into the design. Custom molded wheel flares cover the oversize wheels and tires and give Himalaya a broad-shouldered, muscular look. Ford designers also reworked Expedition’s front end to accept a custom grille guard with hidden Warn winch. A second rear-mounted Warn winch hidden behind a specially molded rear bumper treatment provides security coming or going. A full-size spare and gas can are mounted to the side-hinged tailgate. Other custom touches include unique hood and fender vents, integrated Smittybilt Sure Steps, taillight guards and a full complement of PIAA halogen lights for night operations. The custom coachwork is topped off by a flawless coat of crystal white metallic paint with tundra accents. On the inside, Himalaya features a five-point Schroth restraint system combined with Recaro Sport seats with color coordinated fabric inserts to keep the occupants securely in place. Other interior features include a Konig steering wheel, aluminum Sport Pedals and Auto Custom Carpet floor covering. Whether it's at Everest, K2 or the Karakoram Range, Himalaya Expedition is designed to make advancing to base camp easier than ever.

The concept Focus uses an all-wheel-drive drivetrain with a turbocharged 2 liter DOHC Zetec engine. The intercooler is a fluid type, using conventional radiator coolant. This car was featured in the September 99 issue of Car and Driver magazine. The rear taillights use blacked-out LCDs. The concept car has several special body pieces, including unique fenders to clear the extra-wide wheels and tires. Source: http://www.drivingenthusiast.net/sec-ford/FMC-concepts-prototypes-showcars/focus_cosworth/default.htm Official 1999 Ford Press Release FORD COSWORTH FOCUS: Refined Racing-Inspired Concept Ford Official Release , 9th March 1999 IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORD COSWORTH FOCUS: Refined Racing-Inspired Concept The mission for Ford Motor Company's performance design team and Cosworth Racing's engine group was simple -- take the new, dynamic Ford Focus and give it racing-inspired hustle. Los Angeles Auto Show onlookers got the first look at the result -- the Ford Cosworth Focus, a well-bred performance concept car based on Ford's all-new small car. The concept, a clever combination of Cosworth's unmatched Formula One, CART and World Rally heritage and success with Ford Special Vehicle Engineering's penchant for sophisticated driver's cars', blends each group's complementary trademark cues to deliver new standards of refined performance. Cosworth Focus builds on the impressive production chassis and outstanding driving dynamics of Ford Focus, recently named "European Car of the Year 1999." The production Focus features a multi-link independent rear suspension that gives refined stability while reducing the car's overall weight and noise, vibration and harshness. The North American production version made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit the first week of January. "Ford Focus is much more sophisticated than other cars in its class, so it proved to be the perfect vehicle to base a performance concept worthy of the Cosworth name," said O.J. Coletti, chief engineer, Ford Special Vehicle Engineering. "Engineers from Cosworth Racing worked closely with SVE and Ford Advanced Design to build this concept that will appeal to the enthusiastic driver." Coletti's team turned the already impressive Focus into a thrill ride by lowering the suspension 1.5 inches and adding unique, aerodynamic side rocker panels, front and rear fascias as well as completely original body panels from the glass beltline down. These unique body parts shape around weight-saving, performance-enhancing 18-inch magnesium wheels shod with Goodyear 235/40ZR18 Eagle GS tires. This combination aggressively takes on the road with adjustable shocks and front and rear variable rate stabilizer bars. The car comes to a quick and steady stop with 14-inch rear, 12-inch front disc brakes with four-piston front and rear calipers. Perfectly complementing this dynamic chassis package is a Cosworth-developed 2.0L turbocharged DOHC Zetec engine with intercooled induction system that produces an estimated 200 horsepower. The engine is mated to a five-speed MTX- 75 manual transmission with viscous-drive limited slip differential so drivers can push the car with total control. The powertrain is neatly completed with custom fabricated stainless steel exhaust headers connected to dual 2.S-inch exhaust pipes with low-restriction mufflers. So, while the driver is screaming through the gears, the car dances along to a nice tune. Inside, drivers are treated to an upgraded interior environment that includes Ford Special Vehicle Team-inspired custom cluster graphics. While driving, each touch will be delightful thanks to upgraded seats, shift knob and steering wheel as well as unique alloy clutch, brake and accelerator pedals. Much like Ford and Cosworth's Formula One or CART race cars, the Ford Cosworth Focus concept could inspire the best drivers in the world to enjoy Sunday afternoon drives... often. COSWORTH FOCUS CONCEPT UNIQUE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 2.0L DOHC Cosworth Zetec - Turbocharged and intercooled induction - Custom fabricated stainless steel exhaust headers - 2.5-inch exhaust pipe with low-restriction muffler . 200+ hp Transmission: 5-speed MTX- 75 with viscous-drive limited slip differential Suspension Lowered 1.5 inches with adjustable rate shock absorbers - Variable rate front and rear stabilizer bars Brakes: Brembo 14.0-inch front/12.0-inch rear disk brakes . 4-piston front/4-piston rear calipers Wheels 18-inch magnesium racing wheels Tires: Goodyear 235/40ZR18 Eagle GS tires Interior: Driver and passenger Recaro racing seats with unique materials . Alloy Clutch, brake and accelerator pedals . Custom instrument cluster graphics Exterior: Unique front and rear fascias, rocker panels and wheel lips . Functional hood air intake Roof header-mounted rear spoiler