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Ian, that's a fascinating website you mention. I'm sure lots of guys who appreciate old doubles also appreciate vintage cars.
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Aston Martin did a one-off shooting brake in the late 80's, early 90's. Tried to get Purdey to put a couple of their guns in it as featured accessories. P. said "No thanks". I think that Asprey finally threw in a pair of guns
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Years before they imported Mercedes SW into the U.S. one of my hunting buddies had one and used it for all his rough hunting. His "rough" outings started out with nice leather seats, AC or heat and Opera music. It was an acquired taste. Most of us were happy with a truck with heat, working windows and a good four wheel drive. Real happy if you did not have to get out and lock the hubs.
Now I drive a truck with much more comforts than my first house. True it cost twice as much also. Roughing it is more theoretic than real these days.
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Sidelock
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My grandparents had a Lanchester shooting break from the pre war period
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Sidelock
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Now, that take real money. Not only enough money to be to buy a $100k+ field vehicle, but enough money not to care what happens to it in the field - carrying muddy dogs, wet hunters and bloody birds around.
Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there.
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For the way I hunt I'd rather have my old '87 Wrangler. With a transplanted Chevy 350 small block and a TH350 tranny, and 4.56 gears I can go anywhere I need to ......... and get back. Since the pictures were taken I put 12.50 x 35 x 15 rubber on her. The camo wrap didn't last ........... got to redo it.    Yeah. I'm a redneck duck hunter. How could you tell? SRH
May God bless America and those who defend her.
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Stan, you ought to refinish the jeep in that heart pine that's on the shed in the second photo. Gil
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This is a proper Texas shooting brake:  Ford Expedition is about perfect for my hunting. It is four wheel drive and will go anywhere the rancher/bird lease landlord allows driving.
I am glad to be here.
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I actually think a Dodge Magnum Hemi Wagon is about as close to concept as can be had new in the USA. And those were available in AWD,but scarce. My brother has one. For me, it would be a '56 Chevy Nomad with air suspension and selectable locker on the rear, because the '57s have too much bling and would flare birds.
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