monzaE Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Don't think I've seen these before on here and isn't there someone who is into these things? Seems like you can do a search for most cars on http://flickr.com/ and come up with something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 The convertible one looks photoshopped to me, but the estate (looks like just a replacement hatch) looks pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoterstangen90 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 LORD OF DE SCOOT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_E23 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Looking at that last photo, I suspect that the orignal hinges are retained and the whole thing lifts up! That must be rather worrying on a windy day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Not really a great deal of imagination has gone into the estates design had it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross_K Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 That "break" add-on cost 10,000 of your finest French Francs back in the day. Which is about 1200 quid in today's money... The convertible's no photoshop either - same coachbuilder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Ah, EBS - famous (?) for their Supercinq cabrio. Those crazy Belgians! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RENOMAD Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Surely they should have called the convertible a 24 1/2 and the estate the 25 1/2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Whilst it's true that a 25 convertable was built, I don't think it ever went into production- the 1st pic clearly IS photoshopped. The estate is surely the laziest ever method of creating an estate from a saloon- it really is, basically, a redesigned tail gate, and the whole thing does lift on the original hinges. Horrid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Agreed, first picture of convertible definately been Photoshopped, that said a proper R25 convertible could be quite a nice thing.R25 Estate is monsterous though! I like the idea as properly done it would be a very useable thing but in practice surely that must be awful, heavy to lift and seriously problematic in strong winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyloud Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I think the wagon could have done with a slightly lower sloping roof line. In the mk 2 version I can't help but be reminded of the Xantia wagon and there is a slight hint of Laguna too.I reckon a 25 coupe would be just as gracious as a 406, judging by the cabriolet. So many missed opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Totally agree, a properly done 25 estate would've been a fantastic device, real competition for the big Volvos and Mercs, I've never understood why Renault made such a half-hearted effort at it. The convertable was a thing of beauty, never seen an explanation of why it wasn't proceeded with. Probably cost, I guess. Not sure if it would suit a coupe styling- a bit on the big side to be successful, I'd have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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