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Old Aug 30th, 2021, 02:38   #21
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What happened to the good old fashioned Shooting Brake?
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What happened to the good old fashioned Shooting Brake?
It was rebranded "Lifestyle Estate" for things like the Reliant Scimitar, Lancia Beta and similar.

I belive the connotation of anything connected with shooting had the do-gooders wetting their M&S panties and they demanded a rebranding.
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Hi, 'Jjlg2468', did you manage to find a suitable car? 'MiniNinjaRob's offer (Post #14 above) looked promising. You could do a lot worse than buy a car through this forum, not least because of the potential help and support of members and their accumulated knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for the type of cars that they drive.

It really doesn't matter what you refer to them as; 'wagons', 'estates', 'brakes', 'combis', or any other term, so long as people understand what you mean.

Interestingly, and a name not thus far mentioned, Volvo themselves referred to the Amazon wagon/estate in it's homeland as a HerrgÅrdsvagn, or HGV for short, which really could get confusing ! It translates literally as a Manor Wagon, so is not that great a leap from our Estate Car!

Having said all that, perhaps what is needed is a universal internationally understood term for the breed - I think 'Combi' would be my choice.

I hope you quickly find a car that suits your requirements and budget, and that you go on to appreciate the forum's undoubted support and camaraderie - please don't let our playful badinage put you off!

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I hope you quickly find a car that suits your requirements and budget, and that you go on to appreciate the forum's undoubted support and camaraderie - please don't let our playful badinage put you off!

Regards, John.
Yes l'll second that John, we don't mean any harm and in these troubled times a a moments madness and banter may bring a little sunshine to some of us.

The search for a 940 no doubt goes on so good luck......................
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It was rebranded "Lifestyle Estate" for things like the Reliant Scimitar, Lancia Beta and similar.
.....and don't forget the Volvo P1800ES closer to home.....
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.....and don't forget the Volvo P1800ES closer to home.....
Of course Kev - the reason i chose to use the Reliant Scimitar and the Lancia Beta HPE is because both models were popular at the time i first knew of the phrase "Lifestyle Estate".

There was also the 480ES but the Volvo models were both just before and just after when the phrase first appeared as far as i know.
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We don't call wings fenders so why call our estate cars wagons ? Utter nonsense !
Don't forget to pop your "hood" and throw your bags in the "trunk" for good measure.

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