Corvette C7 shooting break

[AmericanThunder]

I've always liked shooting breaks, and this one is no exception.

Callaway AeroWagen Offers Hot Spin on C7 Corvette - CorvetteForu

 

[saleen 192]

like shooting brakes but this one doesn't float my boat

 

[TransAmDan]

Wondering where does the term 'shooting brake' come from? rather odd name for a hatchback type modification. Can't imagine it was the guy's name that first made it.

 

[TransAmDan]

1910 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Shooting Brake

Found some info/history on the 'Shooting Brake' term.

A shooting-brake is a car body style that has evolved through several distinct meanings over its history.

Shooting-brake originated as an early 19th century British term] for a vehicle used to carry shooting parties with their equipment and game. The etymology of the term brake is uncertain, initially a chassis used to break in horses, and subsequently used to describe a motorized vehicle. It is also possible, that the word 'brake' has its origins in the Dutch word 'brik' which means 'cart' or 'carriage'.

The term was later applied to custom-built wagons by high-end coachbuilders and subsequently became synonymous with station wagon or estate.

In contemporary usage, the term shooting-brake has broadened to include a range of vehicles from five-door station wagons — to three-door models combining features of a wagon and a coupé.


So there we go, answered my own question, and now we all know.

 

[an88fiero]

Thanks Dan - had wondered that myself

 

[AmericanThunder]

Keep the Trolls Choice, I'll take the Vette!

 

[Saturn Simon]

Works for me! I love the design of the C7.

Shooting brake conversions seem to be part of a long tradition with Corvettes.

 

[TransAmDan]

Been a few Firebird/Trans-am conversions over the years too.

 

[an88fiero]

Love the 4th gen version

 

[AmericanThunder]

Sure we've had this conversation and I posted those pics before?

 

[TransAmDan]

Sure we've had this conversation and I posted those pics before?

Yes, I'm sure its popped up before. The 2nd gen pic, looks like its welded in rather than a boot lid swap out.

 

[AmericanThunder]

Yes, I'm sure its popped up before. The 2nd gen pic, looks like its welded in rather than a boot lid swap out.

The glass wings were what opened on the 2nd gen.
The 2nd gen Kammbacks are the worlds best looking cars, ever made, imho.
Two '78's made, one silver and one gold. Both re-nosed as '79's for the new model year. Only one survives and I've never seen it,

 

[AmericanThunder]

Been a few Firebird/Trans-am conversions over the years too.

We also saw a Mustang concept recently too, and I went on record as saying it was the first Mustang I would part with my own money for!